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  • Name: Mark Visentin
  • Position: G
  • Catches: Left
  • Height: 6-2
  • Weight: 187 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1992-08-07
  • Eligible for Draft: 2010
  • Drafted: 2010
  • Hometown: Waterdown, Ontario
  • Acquired: 1st round (27th overall), 2010
  • Playing In: CHL

Mark Visentin

Prospect Grade: 7.0 C  (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: HF Staff

History

2008-09: Played in 23 games in his OHL rookie season for the Niagara IceDogs.  Visentin posted a 3.31 goals-against average and a .901 save percentage while compiling a 5-11-2-1 record.

2009-10: Carried the load for the IceDogs, playing in 55 games for that club.  He turned in a 2.99 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage, going 24-26-0-5 on the season.  He also appeared in 5 playoff games for the IceDogs, finishing with a 3.54 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage.  Visentin played for Team Orr at the 2010 Top Prospects Game.

Watch this HF video of Mark Visentin from the 2010 NHL Draft

2010-11: Visentin was named the OHL Goaltender of the Year and skated for Canada at the 2011 U20 World Junior Championship. He appeared in 46 games for the Niagara IceDogs during the regular season and was 30-15 with nine losses coming in overtime. He had 4 shutouts with a 2.52 GAA and .917 save percentage. After finishing second in their division the IceDogs reached the OHL semifinals and in 14 playoff games Visentin was 9-5 with 1 shutout, a 2.55 GAA and .929 save percentage. Visentin was in net for four games for Canada at the junior tournament and was 3-1 with the only loss coming in the gold medal game. Russia made a monumental comeback in that game, scoring five third-period goals to overcome a 3-0 deficit. Visentin finished the tournament with a 2.01 GAA and .923 save percentage.
 

Talent Analysis

An athletic goaltender with good size and excellent rebound control, Visentin provides tremendous leadership qualities as well as having a cool, calm demeanour in goal. He is also a student of the game who is always improving thanks to a great work ethic.

Future

Projects as a steady number one goaltender thanks to his combination of technical skill and valuable intangibles.

Stats

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Profile Last Updated: January, 10th 2012

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