Player's Profile
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- Name: Patrice Cormier
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 201 lbs
- Birthdate: 1990-06-14
- Eligible for Draft: 2008
- Drafted: 2008
- Hometown: Cap-Pele, New Brunswick
- Acquired: 2nd round (54th overall), 2008
- Playing In: CHL
Patrice Cormier
Prospect Grade: 7.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2007-08: A multitude of injuries (burst appendix, concussion and a pair of shoulder problems) significantly hampered Cormier throughout most of the season. However, he was finally able to fully regain his stride and get his overall game back on track late in the year, which was punctuated with an impressive post-season, in which he led Rimouski in scoring with four goals and nine points in nine games. In the regular season, he scored 18 goals and 23 assists, and posted 84 PIM's in 51 games. While his draft status was all over the map due to his injuries, New Jersey used one of their two second round draft picks on Cormier.
2008-09: Cormier struggled last season due to injury, however in his third full QMJHL season, he was able to put that rough 2007-08 year behind him and rebound to have a fantastic season for the Rimouski Oceanic. His numbers improved across the board, as he finished fourth in team scoring with 23 goals and 28 assists in 54 games. Cormier earned himself a gold medal on Team Canada's entry at the World Junior Championship this past winter, where he excelled as a physical, checking-line torpedo. He had a strong playoff for Rimouski, and an even better Memorial Cup performance, as one of the leaders and top players on the team.
Talent Analysis
Cormier has a very intriguing package of skills. At 6'2, 201 lbs, he is well built to play a power-forward type of game, and he's definitely not afraid to play that way. Cormier has good hockey sense and an above average shot. He forechecks aggressively, throwing his weight around and will power his way to the front of the net with the puck to create offense. He works hard at both ends of the rink and is a contributor on both the power play and penalty kill.
Future
While Cormier may not be the most naturally gifted player, he's about as well-rounded a prospect as the Devils have coming up right now. He possesses both the offensive skill set and defensive acumen to eventually be a two-way force at the next level. Having just signed his first pro contract this summer, Cormier will look to make an impact in training camp, and unless he finds his way onto the Devils roster, he will return to Rimouski for the 2009-10 season, with an eye towards turning pro in 2010-11.
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Profile Last Updated: February, 4th 2010
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