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  • Name: Ben Bishop
  • Position: G
  • Catches: Left
  • Height: 6-7
  • Weight: 210 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1986-11-21
  • Eligible for Draft: 2005
  • Drafted: 2005
  • Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
  • Acquired: 85th overall, 2005 NHL Entry Draft by St. Louis
  • Playing In: NCAA

Ben Bishop

Prospect Grade: 7.0 C  (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: Kyle McMahon

History

2004-05: Bishop posted some impressive numbers for Texas this season. He went 35-8-0 in 45 appearances that included five shutouts, along with a 1.93 goals against average and a .920 save percentage. His 35 wins led the NAHL, while both his GAA and save percentage ranked second. His outstanding season earned him a spot on the NAHL All-Rookie Team as well as a nomination for USA Hockey Junior Player of the Year.

2005-06: An NCAA freshman with the Maine Black Bears, Bishop was given the starting job and didn’t disappoint. He posted an impressive 13-5-2 record within the Hockey East conference, and his 2.28 GAA was one of the nation’s best amongst freshman goaltenders. Bishop was victorious in nearly 70 percent of his win/loss decisions. 

2006-07: Bishop enjoyed another winning season at Maine. His 2.14 GAA ranked eighth in the nation, and he was one of just a handful of goaltenders to reach the 20-win plateau. Bishop benefited from playing in the defensive-minded Hockey East conference, but proved his great freshman season was no aberration.

Talent Analysis

Thanks to his incredible height, Bishop gives shooters very little net to aim for. But despite his size, he is deceptively quick, and often relies on his athleticism to make saves. He is a good technical goaltender who covers his angles well.

Future

Bishop attends the Univ. of Maine.

DJ Powers contributed to this profile.

Stats

Season Team                  GP W L    T/OTL GAA SV% SO
2005-06 Maine (NCAA) 31 21 8 2 2.28 .907 0
2006-07 Maine (NCAA) 34 21 9 2 2.14 .923 3
                 
                 
                 

 

Profile Last Updated: March, 7th 2008

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