Player's Profile
- Name: P.J. Fenton
- Position: LW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 185 lbs
- Birthdate: 1985-08-26
- Eligible for Draft: 2003
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Springfield, Massachusetts
- Acquired: 5th round (162nd overall), 2005
- Playing In: Pro
P.J. Fenton
Prospect Grade: 6.0 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
At the University of Massachusetts, P. J. Fenton enjoyed an outstanding freshman season in 2004-05 that culminated in his selection to the Hockey East All-Rookie Team. He was also named the Minutemen’s Rookie of the Year at their season-ending awards ceremony. P. J. Fenton is the son of former NHLer Paul Fenton. The younger Fenton finished the season with 25 points (13 goals, 12 assists), which was second on the team. He was one of only five players to appear in all 38 games for UMass this season. He finished second on the team in points and goals. Fenton finished first in Hockey East conference scoring among rookies with 17 points.
2007-08: This was Fenton’s senior season with the University of Massachusetts. The forward appeared in all 36 of the clubs games, where he served as assistant captain. He ranked third on the team in total points with 28 (9g+19a) and tallied six power play goals during the season. He record seven multi-point games throughout his senior campaign, registering three assists against No. 6 Notre Dame in the semifinals of the Lightning College Hockey Classic. He recorded a goal and three assists against No. 7 New Hampshire on Dec. 8.
Talent Analysis
Fenton is a gritty, grinding type of forward. He is very good around the net and along the boards. He plays tremendously well in tight situations. He is fiercely competitive, aggressive on the forecheck, and is willing to get involved in the physical side of the game. Fenton possesses a great work ethic and plays well at both ends of the ice. He has a good quick release to his shot. Fenton is a smart player who sees the ice well. He is also quite good on face-offs. The biggest knock on Fenton is his strength, particularly in his legs. While he is a good skater, his skating is not particularly strong.
Future
Fenton isn’t likely to be a huge offensive contributor at the next level, but he brings other things to the table.
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Profile Last Updated: March, 10th 2009
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