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- Name: Ben Chiarot
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 211 lbs
- Birthdate: 1991-05-09
- Eligible for Draft: 2009
- Drafted: 2009
- Hometown: Hamilton, Ontario
- Acquired: 4th round (120th Overall), 2009
- Playing In: Pro
Ben Chiarot
Prospect Grade: 6.0 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2007-08: In his rookie OHL season, Chiarot appeared in 31 games for the Guelph Storm. He registered no points while posting 14 penalty minutes and a -3 plus/minus total.
2008-09: Chiarot played a larger role for the Storm in his second season, appearing in 67 games for the team. He netted two goals and added 10 assists while posting 111 penalty minutes and a +11. In four playoff games, he tallied three assists but was a -4 in those games.
2009-10: Attended Thrashers camp before being returned to Guelph. In 41 games with Guelph he scored 4 goals with 9 assists and 106 PIM and was +6 before being traded to Sudbury. In 26 regular season games with Sudbury, he scored 4 goals with 4 assists and 61 PIM with a -13 plus/minus. Though he scored one power play goal in Sudbury's four playoff games, he was a -6. Made his pro debut following the OHL playoffs, appearing in one game with the AHL Chicago Wolves - he was -1 with 4 PIM.
2010-11: Traded to the Saginaw Spirit halfway through the season, Chiarot showed an exciting upside to his game while playing with better teammates. His 24 points in 39 games represents an offensive burst for him and he continued to be a key performer through two rounds of OHL playoffs.Signed an entry-level deal with the Atlanta Thrashers in March.
Talent Analysis
At 6'2, 210 lbs, Chiarot has prototypical NHL size and this year he showed he was willing to throw it around. He has some offensive game but he's never going to be an elite offensive weapon. Rather his hallmarks are defensive play and physicality. Chiarot must improve his positioning which sometimes causes him to take penalties or allow opponents scoring opportunities. And like most young players who play an aggressive style, hasn't yet mastered the balance between being aggressive and undisciplined.
Future
Rewarded with an entry level deal, Chiarot had a strong training camp in 2011 and will be expected to make room for himself on the Jets’ AHL affiliate in St. John’s. Much more than an enforcer, Chiarot is showing nice progression as a steady third pairing defender.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: October, 19th 2011
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