Player's Profile
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- Name: Ben Wright
- Position: D
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 189 lbs
- Birthdate: 1988-03-18
- Eligible for Draft: 2006
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Foremost, Alberta
- Acquired: 4th round (#116 overall), 2006 by Columbus
- Playing In: CHL
Ben Wright
Prospect Grade: 6.5 B (About Prospect Grades)
History
For the second time in as many years, the Blue Jackets targeted an overlooked WHL defenseman in the middle rounds of the draft. Joining the 2006 WHL Defenseman of the Year Russell in the Jacket system is Lethbridge rearguard Ben Wright, who was selected by Columbus in the fourth round. In the case of both players, initial rumors of an early-round selection dissipated on draft day as both fell into lower rounds. While the cause of the slip for Russell has everything to do with size, the reasons behind Wright, who has caught the attention of many western scouts, is much more intangible.
Talent Analysis
An intelligent, diligent stay-at-home defenseman with a strong work ethic and attractive technical package, the Foremost, Alberta native still needs to bring his skating up to the level of the rest of the package, which might be a leading indicator as to why he fell in the draft.
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Stats
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Profile Last Updated: April, 10th 2008
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