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- Name: Alexander Urbom
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 196 lbs
- Birthdate: 1990-12-20
- Eligible for Draft: 2009
- Drafted: 2009
- Hometown: Stockholm, Sweden
- Acquired: 2009 by NJ
- Playing In: Europe
Alexander Urbom
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2008-09: Urbom split time this past season between Djurgardens J-20 team and the senior team, recording five goals, six assists and 45 PIM's in only 16 games with the J-20 team. He was held off the scoresheet, aside from 2 PIM's, in 28 games for the senior team. The Devils selected Urbom in the third round of the 2009 NHL draft.
Talent Analysis
A big and strong player. Urbom is more of a stay-at-home defenseman that likes to play physical and usually has good timing in his hits. Positioning is good. Leads the team with his solid play in the defensive zone. Contributed offensively to some extent in the Swedish juniors, but is likely to become more of a shut-down guy. Offensive smarts and technical skills are fairly average.
Future
Urbom is known as more of a stay-at-home defenseman, however, he possesses the requisite two-way skills to eventually develop into an effective mid-pairing defenseman. He stood out with his strong play at the Devils prospect development camp in July, and appears to already be making a favorable impression in the organization. Where Urbom will play this year is a little up in the air at this point, but after being selected by Brandon in the CHL import draft, it appears likely that he will suit up for the Wheat Kings this coming season.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: October, 31st 2009
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