(VIDEO): Top prospect lays down a colossal hit!

Physical play like this bodes very well for the future of the Vancouver Canucks organization. When the Canucks selected Jake Virtanen in the first round of last year’s NHL Entry Draft, they hoped he would develop into a well rounded force to be reckoned with. Well after seeing this you’ll be convinced he’s on the right path. Virtanen is currently playing for the Calgary Hitmen of the WHL and he faced off against the Seattle Thunderbirds yesterday. He also laid down one of the most thunderous counter-checks we have ever had the privilege of seeing. As Virtanen carries the puck up ice down the side boards, you can see Thunderbirds defenceman Jared Hauf line Virtanen up for a big hit. It turns out to be a big mistake as Virtanen braces himself and sends Hauf flying into his own bench! If you look closely Hauf is almost completely vertical to the top of the boards as he gets smashed into next season. WHAT A HIT!