Anders Lee

History

2007-08: After two successful years at St. Thomas Academy, Anders Lee transferred to Edina. He enjoyed a stellar junior campaign at Edina High School, where he played alongside Edina’s two junior sensations Zach Budish and Marshall Everson.  Lee finished third on the Hornet roster in scoring with 54 points (32 goals, 22 assists) in 31 appearances. His 32 goals were second on the team and he averaged 1.74 points per game. Among the accolades Lee received included a spot on the Pioneer Press All-State First Team and an honorable mention to the AP All-State team. Lee, who has carried a near 4.0 GPA at Edina this season in addition to his excellence on the ice, garnered considerable interest from a number of D-I schools, most notably from Harvard. Passed over in the draft in 2008.

2008-09: Lee was one of the top scorers in Minnesota high school hockey – scoring 25 goals with 59 assists in 31 games as a senior for Edina. The Hornets won the AA consolation final after reaching the AA final the previous year. Playing in the pre-season Upper Midwest Elite League, Lee scored 12 goals with 17 assists in 18 games for Team Southwest. Lee committed to attending the University of Notre Dame in 2010-11.

2009-10: Lee was the leading scorer for the Clark Cup champion Green Bay Gamblers in the USHL. Lee scored 35 goals with 31 assists and was a team-best +38 with 54 PMs in 59 games and was chosen for the 2010 All-Star Game. Lee was named Playoff MVP after scoring 10 goals with 12 assists and finishing +10 in 12 playoff contests.

2010-11: Lee was the second-leading scorer for Notre Dame as a freshman as the Fighting Irish were one of the turnaround stories in college hockey – finishing second in the CCHA after finishing ninth the previous year. Lee scored a team-leading 24 goals with 20 assists and his 44 points were topped only by fellow freshman T.J. Tynan (CBS) who had 54 points. Lee skated in all 44 games for the Fighting Irish and was +19 with 16 PMs. After falling in the CCHA playoff semifinals and consolation games Notre Dame rebounded to capture the NCAA Northeast Region and advanced to the Frozen Four, losing to eventual national champion Minnesota-Duluth in a semifinal game.

2011-12: Lee was the second-leading scorer for Notre Dame as a sophomore. He scored 17 goals with 17 assists and was minus-one with 24 penalty minutes. Seven of his goals came on the Notre Dame power play. The Fighting Irish finished eighth in the CCHA; reaching the tournament quarterfinals against Michigan after defeating Ohio State in an opening round series.

 

Talent Analysis

At 6’3 and 213 lbs, Lee has good size. He is exceedingly strong on his skates and quite mobile, with great balance and agility. He also has some speed to go with it. Lee utilizes his large frame, strength and long reach. He is not only a difficult player to move off of the puck, but he can also power his way through the opposition’s checks too. He is very strong along the boards and in the corners. Drives to the net and protects the puck. He can also deliver some bone-jarring hits.

Lee has a very heavy shot. He can get pucks to the net and gets his shots off very quickly. He is a smart player who competes hard and sees the ice remarkably well. He is defensively responsible and is a competent penalty killer.

Excelled on face-offs at Edina. While his passing skills are good, it’s an area that can and should improve with maturity and development.

 

Future

Lee has continued to be a force at the University of Notre Dame. He has the potential to be a second or third line center in a few years.