Player's Profile
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- Name: Ben Maxwell
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 177 lbs
- Birthdate: 1988-03-30
- Eligible for Draft: 2006
- Drafted:
- Hometown: North Vancouver, British Columbia
- Acquired: Trade with Montreal, 2011
- Playing In: Pro
Ben Maxwell
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
According to head coach Cory Clouston, Maxwell benefited from a season playing along side veteran Adam Cracknell (CGY), who finished third in WHL scoring. He was chosen second overall by Kootenay in the 2003 Bantam Draft. Maxwell was named to the U18 National Team and competed in the World Championship tournament in Sweden in April. He also played in the CHL/NHL Top Prospects game in Ottawa this season. As a WHL rookie, Maxwell played in 68 games, posting eight goals and 10 assists.
2005-06: Taking on a bigger role with increased ice time, Maxwell exploded in his second WHL season. His play also earned him a spot on the under-18 national team and the CHL/NHL prospects game this season. Maxwell was the 44th-ranked North American according to NHL Central Scouting’s final numbers.
2006-07: In 39 games with Kootenay (WHL), Maxwell netted 19 goals and 53 points, one of his highest totals to date
2007-08: In his fourth full season with the Kootenay Ice (WHL), Maxwell netted nine goals and 27 points in 31 games. Expect to see him with Hamilton (AHL) next season.
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2008-09: The center netted 22 goals and 58 points in 73 games with Hamilton (AHL) in his first year of professional hockey. He also appeared in seven games with the Canadiens, which was his first look at the NHL.
2009-10: Ben returned for a second season with Hamilton, once again playing an integral part of their offense, with 44 points in 57 games. A short 13 game stay with Montreal failed to yield results.
2010-11: Traded to Atlanta in a deadline deal, Maxwell scored his first NHL goal in a 12 game stint with the Thrashers. Having failed to register a point in 13 games with Montreal, the silky-smooth playmaker showed an increased desire to compete while in Atlanta, even dropping the gloves. A top scorer in the AHL, Maxwell had 40 points in 47 games with the Hamilton Bulldogs prior to the trade.
Talent Analysis
Cory Clouston, Kootenay Head Coach: “Depending on who we’re playing, whether it’s a road game or at home, it kind of varies who else he might play with. He’s a key guy for us because when you play teams with three good lines, Ben will be matched up with somebody who has a real good physical presence. Ben is a guy who will make things difficult for opponents. He generally responds quite well in the physical department.”
Future
Maxwell won a spot on the Jet’s roster to start the season, but was a healthy scratch in Winnipeg’s opening night roster. A player on the fringe of the NHL, Maxwell needs to seize his opportunity to stick with the Jets when given the chance.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: December, 6th 2011
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