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Blackhawks CHL prospects update
Written by: Courtney Wagner on 01/24/2005 
Cam Barker, D Medicine Hat Tigers, WHL
Height: 63, Weight: 200 lbs., DOB 1986-04-04
Cam Barker, the third overall pick in the 2004 draft, is in his fourth season with the Medicine Hat Tigers of the WHL. Last season he had 21 goals and his 65 points were second best for a defenseman on the team, behind Yanick Seidenberg. Barker was a member of Team WHL at the 2004 ADT Canada-Russia Challenge, played for Team Cherry at the 2004 CHL Top Prospects game and was also a member of the gold medal winning Team Canada at the 2005 World Junior Hockey Championships. He is utilized in all game situations, does not back down from a challenge and has a hard shot which helps to create chances offensively. So far this season he has 26 assists and a +11 rating in 31 games and his 33 points are good for sixth among league defensemen and fourth on the Tigers.
2004-05 stats
| Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM | +/- |
| Medicine Hat | 31 | 7 | 26 | 33 | 58 | +11 |
Troy Brouwer, RW Moose Jaw Warriors, WHL
Height: 62, Weight: 212 lbs., DOB 1985-08-17
Troy Brouwer, a seventh-round pick in 2004, is in his fourth season with the Moose Jaw Warriors. Last season he had 23 goals, good for third on the team, and also notched 49 points and 111 penalty minutes. Brouwer is known to deliver big hits and follow through on his checks. He is a good skater who has a strong defensive game and is used on the point on power plays and penalty kills. In 47 games this season he has 30 points, 87 penalty minutes and his -25 rating is worst on the team.
2004-05 stats
| Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM | +/- |
| Moose Jaw | 47 | 14 | 16 | 30 | 87 | -25 |
Dustin Byfuglien, D Prince George Cougars, WHL
Height: 63, Weight: 264 lbs., DOB 1985-03-27
An eighth-round pick in 2004, Dustin Byfuglien is in his second full season with the Prince George Cougars after coming from the Brandon Wheat Kings. In 66 games last season he had 16 goals and his 45 points were good for third on the team. Byfuglien is known for having a natural ability with a good shot and strong passing skills. In 41 games this season he is leading the Cougars in scoring with 16 goals, 40 points and a +9 rating.
2004-05 stats
| Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM | +/- |
| Prince George | 41 | 16 | 24 | 40 | 117 | +9 |
Eric Hunter, C Prince George Cougars, WHL
Height: 61, Weight: 192 lbs., DOB 1986-08-11
Eric Hunter, an eighth-round pick in 2004, is in his third season with the Prince George Cougars. In 70 games last season he had 42 points and 122 penalty minutes. Hunter was a member of Canada's Under-18 team that placed fourth in 2003-04. Known as a good skater with a good release, he uses his speed to create turnovers and is quick to jump on loose pucks. Hunter is currently out of the line-up with an ankle injury, but in 39 games has 10 goals, 25 points and 45 penalty minutes.
2004-05 stats
| Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM | +/- |
| Prince George | 39 | 10 | 15 | 25 | 45 | 0 |
Colin Fraser, C Red Deer Rebels, WHL
Height: 61, Weight: 175 lbs., DOB 1985-01-28
Colin Fraser, a third-round pick of the Philadelphia Flyers in 2003, was traded to the Blackhawks in 2004 in deal that involved Alexei Zhamnov. The captain of the Red Deer Rebels is in his fourth season with the club and Was a member of Canada's gold medal winning team at the 2005 World Junior Hockey Championships. In 70 games last season he had 24 goals, 29 assists and 53 points, the highest totals on the Rebels in those categories and his 174 penalty minutes were good for second on the team behind Stuart Kerr. A checking line center, Fraser is not intimidated by anyone, plays an aggressive style of game and will not give up on the play. In 38 games this season he has 10 goals, 38 points and a team leading 108 penalty minutes.
2004-05 stats
| Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM | +/- |
| Red Deer | 38 | 10 | 28 | 38 | 108 | +11 |
Jared Walker, LW, C Red Deer Rebels, WHL
Height: 63, Weight: 183 lbs., DOB 1986-01-14
A seventh-round pick in 2004, Jared Walker is in his third season with the Red Deer Rebels. Last season he had 11 goals and 19 points in 67 games. Walker was a member of Team Cherry at the 2004 CHL Top Prospects game. Noted as a good two-way center and an aggressive forechecker, Walker is also a quick skater. In 40 games this season he has six goals, 14 points and 46 penalty minutes.
2004-05 stats
| Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM | +/- |
| Red Deer | 40 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 46 | -1 |
Karel Hromas, LW Everett Silvertips, WHL
Height: 62, Weight: 203 lbs., DOB 1986-01-27
Karel Hromas, a fourth-round pick in 2004, is in his rookie season with the Everett Silvertips after coming from his native Czech Republic where he played with Sparta Praha and was scoreless in 13 games. Hromas is smart defensively and plays an aggressive style of game. He is a good playmaker and is physical in the corners and along the boards. In 44 games this season he has 12 goals, 19 points and a -6 rating.
2004-05 stats
| Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM | +/- |
| Everett | 44 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 14 | -6 |
Brent Seabrook, D Lethbridge Hurricanes, WHL
Height: 63, Weight: 215 lbs., DOB 1985-04-20
Brent Seabrook, the 14th pick overall in the 2003 draft, is in his fourth full season with the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Last season he had 12 goals, 107 penalty minutes and his 41 points were the most for any Lethbridge defenseman. The captain of the Hurricanes was a member Team Cherry at the 2003 CHL Top Prospects game, of Team WHL at the ADT Canada-Russia Challenge in 2004 and was also a member of Canada's gold medal winning team at the 2005 World Junior Hockey Championships. A good skater with strong passing skills, Seabrook has a powerful shot and makes intelligent decisions with the puck. In 40 games this season he has 34 points, best for a defenseman on the Hurricanes, and his 71 penalty minutes are good for second on the team behind Mark Ashton.
2004-05 stats
| Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM | +/- |
| Lethbridge | 40 | 7 | 27 | 34 | 71 | +6 |
Jakub Sindel, C Brandon Wheat Kings, WHL
Height: 60, Weight: 172 lbs., DOB 1986-01-24
Jakub Sindel, a second-round pick in 2004, is in his rookie season with the Brandon Wheat Kings after coming over from his native Czech Republic this season. Last season he had 6 points in 34 games with Sparta Praha. In 2004 he was a member of the Czech team who placed fourth at the World Junior Hockey Championships. Known as a strong offensive player who is effective along the boards, Sindel has a wide array of shots that he uses from different positions on the ice. In 11 games this season he has three goals, six points and six penalty minutes.
2004-05 stats
| Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM | +/- |
| Brandon | 11 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Adam Berti, LW Oshawa Generals, OHL
Height: 63, Weight: 193 lbs., DOB 1986-01-01
Adam Berti, a third-round pick in 2004, is in his third season with the Oshawa Generals of the OHL. In 66 games last season he had 17 goals, 46 points and 44 penalty minutes. A strong skater with a hard shot, Berti is effective on the power play and is reliable on the penalty kill, as well. In 43 games this season he has 24 assists and his point total of 40 puts him in second on the team behind Brett Trudell.
2004-05 stats
| Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM | +/- |
| Oshawa | 43 | 16 | 24 | 40 | 39 | +4 |
Bryan Bickell, LW Ottawa 67s, OHL
Height: 64, Weight: 215 lbs., DOB 1986-03-09
A second-round pick in 2004, Bryan Bickell is in his third season with the Ottawa 67's. In 59 games last season he had 20 goals, 36 points and 76 penalty minutes. A solid skater with good size, Bickell has a hard shot and can play a physical game, by punishing opponents with solid body checks. In 44 games he has 15 goals, 38 points and his 79 penalty minutes are good for second on the team behind Brad Staubitz.
2004-05 stats
| Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM | +/- |
| Ottawa | 44 | 15 | 23 | 38 | 79 | +11 |
David Bolland, C London Knights, OHL
Height: 60, Weight: 171 lbs., DOB 1986-06-05
David Bolland, a second-round pick in 2004, is in his third season with the league leading London Knights of the OHL. In 65 games last season he had 67 points and his 37 goals were second to only Anaheim prospect Corey Perry. A member of Team OHL at the 2004 ADT Canada-Russia Challenge, he was also invited to the selection camp for Canada's 2005 world junior squad. A valuable face-off man with good on-ice vision, Bolland is creative with the puck and plays a solid two-way game. In 45 games this season he has 21 goals, a +15 rating and his 50 points are good for fourth on the team.
2004-05 stats
| Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM | +/- |
| London | 45 | 21 | 29 | 50 | 70 | +15 |
Trevor Kell, RW London Knights, OHL
Height: 6'0, Weight: 185 lbs., DOB 1986-06-23
Trevor Kell, a fifth-round pick in 2004, is in his second season with the London Knights. In 62 games last season he had nine goals, 23 points and 48 penalty minutes. A feisty player who will put up hits, Kell is quick to the puck and is a hard worker with good speed. In 42 games this season he has nine goals and 20 points, with a +11 rating.
2004-05 stats
| Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM | +/- |
| London | 42 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 41 | +11 |
Ryan Garlock, C Windsor Spitfires, OHL
Height: 61, Weight: 200 lbs., DOB 1986-04-24
A second-round pick in 2004, Ryan Garlock is in his first full season with the Windsor Spitfires after playing with the Guelph Storm. In 52 games last season he had 19 goals and 47 points. Garlock was a member of Canada's team at the 2004 Under-18 World Championships. A strong skater with good acceleration, Garlock is good in the face-off circle and is an aggressive forechecker who is used in all game situations. In 48 games this season he has 48 points, a -8 rating and his 24 goals are good for second on the team behind David Lomas.
2004-05 stats
| Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM | +/- |
| Windsor | 48 | 24 | 24 | 48 | 43 | -8 |
Mitch Maunu, D Windsor Spitfires, OHL
Height: 61, Weight: 205 lbs., DOB 1986-07-30
Mitch Maunu, a fourth-round pick in 2004, is in his third season with the Windsor Spitfires. In 68 games last season he had 11 goals and his 26 points were second best for a defenseman. In 2002-03 he was Windsor's rookie of the year and was named to the OHL's 2nd All-Rookie team. An offensive minded defenseman who will join the rush, Maunu is a solid hitter who is not afraid to mix it up in front of the net. In 45 games this season he has three goals, a -15 rating and his 15 points are second most for a defenseman on the team behind Paul Giallonardo.
2004-05 stats
| Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM | +/- |
| Windsor | 45 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 69 | -15 |
Alexei Ivanov, C Toronto St. Michaels Majors, OHL
Height: 59, Weight: 185 lbs., DOB 1985-01-05
Alexei Ivanov, a fifth-round selection in the 2003 draft, is a rookie in the OHL this season after coming from his native Russia. He started off the season with the London Knights and is currently playing with the Toronto St. Michael's Majors. Ivanov went scoreless in nine games last season with Ufa Salavat Yulayev. He is a team leader who plays smart and is a good all-around player with strong skills in skating, passing and playmaking. In 36 games so far this season he has four goals, 13 points and a 4 rating.
2004-05 stats
| Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM | +/- |
| Toronto | 36 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 23 | -4 |
Corey Crawford, G Moncton Wildcats, QMJHL
Height: 63, Weight: 181 lbs., DOB 1984-12-31
Corey Crawford, a second-round pick in 2003, is playing in his fourth season with the Moncton Wildcats of the QMJHL. In 54 games last season he had two shutouts, a 2.62 goals against average and a league-leading 35 wins. Crawford is strong in the crease and stays confident when opponents crash the net. He plays hard every night and shuts down the lower part of the net with a classic butterfly style. So far this season he has 22 wins, a .924 save percentage and a league-leading six shutouts.
2004-05 stats
| Team | GP | Min | GA | SO | Avg. | W | L | T | SV% |
| Moncton | 34 | 1911.03 | 73 | 6 | 2.29 | 22 | 8 | 3 | .924 |
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