Player's Profile
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- Name: Arturs Kulda
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 194 lbs
- Birthdate: 1988-07-25
- Eligible for Draft: 2006
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Riga, Latvia
- Acquired: 7th round (#200 overall), 2006
- Playing In: Pro
Arturs Kulda
Prospect Grade: 6.5 B (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2007-08: Final year with Peterborough. Injured to start year, Kulda went on to almost triple his output from last year, in fewer games. He finished with 34 points in 55 games. Part of his increase could have been playing with Bogosian, his defensive partner for much of the year.
Feature from 2007 Thrashers prospect camp that includes an interview with Kulda.
2007-08 CHL review that includes interview with Kulda.
2006-07: Kulda moved across the pond to play for the Peterborough Petes. He posted 11 points in 58 games, third among defensemen in points. He improved his plus/minus as the year went on, finishing at -13, which was about average on the team. Peterborough did not qualify for the playoffs.
Kulda played for Team Latvia in pool B of the 2007 WJC and had two points in five games.
2005-06: Kulda played in Russia for the CSKA Moscow second team, scoring five goals and 12 assists in 44 games. He missed some games midway through the season due to some visa problems, and also due to playing both for Latvia's U20 and U18 teams. With the U18 team, he had three points in five games, while with the U20 team he had one assist in six games.
Kulda was selected by OHL league champion Peterborough Petes in the 2006 CHL Import Draft.
Talent Analysis
Kulda is a physical defenseman who is solid defensively. He skates well and is usually in the right spot. Kulda has a heavy shot from the point which is valuable on the power play. He's a very willing hitter and makes a good outlet pass. But he's not perfect -- he makes mistakes in coverage and can get a little messy with the puck. He also needs to work on the speed of the pro game.
Future
Not likely to be a top defender, but solid.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: August, 24th 2009
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