Player's Profile
- Name: Ben Scrivens
- Position: G
- Catches: Left
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 185 lbs
- Birthdate: 1986-09-11
- Eligible for Draft: 2004
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Spruce Grove, Alberta
- Acquired: Free agent signing, 2010
- Playing In: Pro
Ben Scrivens
Prospect Grade: 7.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2009-10: Scrivens continued his dominating play with Cornell, posting a 1.87 and .934 Save Percentage in 31 games with Cornell. He won the NCAA (ECAC) Championship with Cornell, named to the NCAA (ECAC) First All-Star Team, named the NCAA (ECAC) Goaltender of the Year, and was a Hobey Baker Finalist.
2010-11: Scrivens was a reliable starter for the Toronto Marlies; joining the AHL club in November after beginning his first pro season with the ECHL Reading Royals. Scrivens saw the bulk of the action for the Marlies following the promotion of James Reimers to the Leafs. In 33 games he was 13-17 with five of those losses coming in overtime. He had two shutouts and a 2.33 GAA and .924 save percentage. In 13 games with Reading prior to joining the Marlies, Scrivens was 10-3 with a 2.23 GAA and .938 save percentage. Scrivens re-joined Reading for the ECHL playoffs following the AHL season and in three games was 0-1 while saving 62 of 71 shots faced.
Talent Analysis
Scrivens has good size at 6’2 and he’s an aggressive goalie who likes to challenge shooters – but also keeps his game simple. He has a calm demeanour in net which breeds consistency in his game. His frame, combined with his ability to move quickly between the pipes allows him to get in front of the puck quickly.
He’s shown success at the NCAA level and is now translating that success into his early pro career. Like most NCAA players, he’ll need to develop consistency over a longer season and not fizzle out.
Future
Scrivens slowly took over the mantle of starting goaltender for the Toronto Marlies last season, but is not a lock for the position in 2011-12. He is, however, the front runner after a very successful 2010-11 campaign.
Projection: Steady goaltender with starter upside.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: December, 16th 2011
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