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: 2006 NHL Draft by Montreal
- Playing In: CHL
Ben Maxwell
Prospect Grade: 7.0 B (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Glen Erickson
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: After a promising debut, Maxwell's season suffered its share of disappointments. In addition to being cut from the Canadian World Junior Hockey Championship entry, Maxwell aggravated an old elbow injury that put him on the shelf for a significant period of time. He appeared in just 39 games, but tallied well over a point per game.
Maxwell agreed to terms on a three-year deal with the Canadiens on March 1, 2008
Read HF's article on Ben Maxwell.
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
Future Analysis Coming Soon...
Stats
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM |
| 2004-05 | Kootenay Ice (WHL) | 68 | 8 | 10 | 18 | +6 | 37 |
| 2005 | Kootenay Ice (WHL) | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 6 |
| 2005-06 | Kootenay Ice (WHL) | 69 | 28 | 32 | 60 | +17 | 52 |
| 2006 | Kootenay Ice (WHL) | 6 | 3 | 5 | 8 | +1 | 0 |
| 2006-07 | Kootenay Ice (WHL) | 39 | 19 | 34 | 53 | +20 | 42 |
| 2007 | Kootenay Ice (WHL) | 7 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 21 |
Profile Last Updated: May, 3rd 2008
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