Player's Profile
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- Name: Steven Stamkos
- Position: C
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 178 lbs
- Birthdate: 1990-02-07
- Eligible for Draft: 2008
- Drafted: 2008
- Hometown: Unionville, Ontario
- Acquired: 1st round (#1 overall), 2008
- Playing In: CHL
Steven Stamkos
Prospect Grade: 9.0 B (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2006-07: After being selected first overall in the OHL Priority Draft in 2006, Stamkos had a tremendous rookie OHL season for the Sarnia Sting. His 92 points ranked third among OHL rookies, and he was named runner-up OHL Rookie of the Year. Stamkos was also named OHL Scholastic Player of the Year for the 2006-07 season. He also played in the U18 WJCs in Finland and tallied 10 points in six games. 2007-08: Stamkos continued his excellent offensive production during the 2007-08 season. He led Sarnia in total points, was fifth in the league with 105 points, and ranked second in the OHL with 58 goals in 61 games. Additionally, he was named to the U20 Canadian WJC team, where he recorded six points in 7 games.
Talent Analysis
Stamkos is the general consensus number one pick in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. A potential franchise player, he is an excellent skater, and a top puck handler with a great release on his shot.
Future
Will challenge for the rookie scoring lead.
Stats
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
| 2006-07 | Sarnia Sting (OHL) | 63 | 42 | 50 | 92 | 56 |
| 2006-07 | Western Conference All-Stars | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | Sarnia Sting (OHL) | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007-08 | Sarnia Sting (OHL) | 61 | 58 | 47 | 105 | 88 |
| 2007-08 | Western Conference All-Stars | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | Sarnia Sting (OHL) | 9 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 20 |
Profile Last Updated: September, 3rd 2008
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