Player's Profile
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- Name: Andrew Bodnarchuk
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 193 lbs
- Birthdate: 1988-07-11
- Eligible for Draft: 2006
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia
- Acquired: 5th round (#128 overall), 2006
- Playing In: CHL
Andrew Bodnarchuk
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
Bodnarchuk was originally selected by the Moncton Wildcats in the 2004 QMJHL Midget Draft in the fifth round, but was unwilling to give up his NCAA eligibility, and did not suit up for the Wildcats. Saint John selected him in the expansion draft, before being traded to Halifax, who enticed him to play in the QMJHL.
2005-06: Still only 17, he was expected to be a valuable contributor on the relatively inexperienced Halifax blue line. Though he ran into occasional difficulties in regards to consistency and discipline, his willingness to get his nose dirty in his own end despite his size deficiency, and his offensive awareness when on the rush were benefits. Bodnarchuk played in all situations on the rebuilding Mooseheads squad, appearing more at home on the power play than elsewhere, though he did not embarrass himself in his own end either. He finished his rookie campaign with 6 goals and 23 points, fourth in the league among rookie.
He was a member of Team Quebec in the 2005 Canada-Russia Challenge and also played on Team Canada at the 2005 Under-18s. In 2004, he was a member of Team Atlantic at the Under-17 World Hockey Challenge.
2006-07: Bodnarchuk was among the top scoring defensemen in the QMJHL for the 2006-07 regular season, finishing out his second season in Halifax with a total 57 points (16 goals, 41 assists) in 63 games, more than double his rookie point total. A staple on the Halfax power play, Bodnarchuk’s strengths lie in his speed, stickwork, and his ability to control the puck. As a defender, he’s best when using his stick to disrupt passes or pick off the puck, and he does a decent job of keeping the puck. He’s played a major role on the Mooseheads’ blueline, however, and his presence is missed when he’s out of the lineup. Bodnarchuk took home the award for Halifax’s best defenseman for the year, and also split the team’s MVP honors with rookie Jakub Voracek.
Talent Analysis
A puck moving defenseman, Bodnarchuk is a very good skater and sees the ice well. He has a hard point shot and distributes the puck smoothly. He sometimes has problems handling physical pressure and needs to fill out and add some strength, but he does not mind getting in the face of the opposition from time to time in his own end. He also needs further polishing in his own zone, and needs to remedy his occasional discipline problems that saw him take a few inopportune penalties last season.
Future
Bodnarchuk’s size could be a liability at the next level, and he will have to work hard when he gets an opportunity, but he has the talent and the two-way ability to be a good second-pairing defenseman with plenty of power play time. He will be an integral part of Halifax’s blue line next season.
Stats
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM |
| 2005 | Team QMJHL (Canada/Russia Challenge) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2005-06 | Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) | 68 | 6 | 17 | 23 | +11 | 136 |
| 2006 | Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) | 11 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -4 | 22 |
| 2006 | Team QMJHL (Canada/Russia Challenge) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006-07 | Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) | 63 | 16 | 41 | 57 | -1 | 96 |
| 2007 | Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) | 12 | 1 | 10 | 11 | +7 | 25 |
Profile Last Updated: April, 5th 2008
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