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Player's Profile

  • Name: Drew Olson
  • Position: D
  • Shoots: Left
  • Height: 5-11
  • Weight: 215 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1990-04-04
  • Eligible for Draft: 2008
  • Drafted: 2008
  • Hometown: Brainerd, Minnesota
  • Acquired: 4th round (#118 overall), 2008
  • Playing In: Junior

Drew Olson

Prospect Grade: 6.0 D  (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: HF Staff

History

2007-08: Olson completed his senior year at Brainerd High School, where he was a finalist for Minnesota’s Mr. Hockey award, and selected a second team All-State defenseman.  Olson was a leader on his team both offensively and defensively.  He played on the team’s top pairing and was one of the top defensemen in Minnesota.

Talent Analysis

A solidly-built defenseman, more wide than tall, Olson is a very good skater who has a very good shot from the point.  He is tough to beat one-on-one, and often punishes players who try to beat him wide.  He has a very good presence on the point with his shot that can anchor a power play.  Olson needs to work on his conditioning and to improve his overall strength. 

Future

Olson will play next season with Minnesota-Duluth as a Freshman.  He will look to build the coaching staff’s confidence in him as he transitions to a more competitive level of hockey.

Stats

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Profile Last Updated: September, 4th 2008


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