Player's Profile
- Name: Ben Holmstrom
- Position: C
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 197 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-04-09
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Acquired: Free agent signing, 2010
- Playing In: Pro
Ben Holmstrom
Prospect Grade: 5.5 A (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2008-09: Holmstrom skated in all 38 games for Massachusetts-Lowell (Hockey East) in his junior season. Holmstrom scored 6 goals with 21 assists and was -2 with 52 PMs for the fifth-place River Hawks. Four of his six goals were scored on the power play.
2009-10: Holmstrom made his pro debut with AHL Adirondack after signing a two-year, entry-level contract with the Flyers in March 2011 following his senior season at Massachusetts-Lowell. He posted 3 goals and was -2 with 9 PMs in 13 games for the Phantoms, who failed to reach the playoffs. Holmstrom posted 9 goals and 14 assists in 39 games with the River Hawks, who finished tied for third in Hockey East.
2010-11: Holmstrom had the proverbial cup of coffee with the Flyers, making his NHL debut in March and then appearing in an April game at Ottawa, while being a solid-two way forward for AHL Adirondack in his first pro season. Holmstrom was scoreless and -1 with 5 PMs in just over 18 minutes of action in the two games. Holmstrom scored 16 goals with 22 assists in 79 games with Adirondack. He had 75 PMs and was -13 for a Phantoms team that missed the AHL playoffs.
Talent Analysis
Holmstrom comes into the Flyers' organization having already been a solid force for the University of Massachusetts-Lowell since his sophomore year, putting up over 20 points in each season of over 30 games. His offensive capabilities still leave a bit to be desired, but he is an outstanding defensive forward with a good physical aspect as well as solid skating.
Future
Holmstrom will continue his development with the Phantoms.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: October, 31st 2011
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