Player's Profile
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- Name: Bill Arnold
- Position: C
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 218 lbs
- Birthdate: 1992-05-13
- Eligible for Draft: 2010
- Drafted: 2010
- Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts
- Acquired: 4th round (108th overall), 2010
- Playing In: NCAA
Bill Arnold
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2008-09: Arnold skated for the Little Bruins prior to the high school season and tied for the team lead in scoring for Nobles and Greenough (Mass.). He scored 26 goals with 21 assists in 33 games for the Little Bruins. In 29 games with Nobles and Greenough, he scored 28 goals with 27 assists.
2009-10: Arnold played for the US NTDP team that competed in the USHL this season. In 26 games, Arnold scored 8 goals and added 15 assists for 23 points. He posted a +15 rating for the season.
2010-11: Arnold had a very good freshman season at Boston College, scoring ten goals with ten assists and a plus ten rating in 39 NCCA (HE) games. He centered the Eagles' third line while being used on both the power play and penalty kill units by the season's end. The freshman was named to the NCAA (Hockey East) All-Rookie Team for the 2010-11 season.
Talent Analysis
The hard-working center plays a defensive shutdown role but had solid offensive numbers to show off his playmaking abilities in the attacking zone. The 19-year-old ranked fifth in goals on Boston College and finished with the most points of any freshmen on the roster, ahead of former high school teammate and 2010 first round pick Kevin Hayes (CHI). Arnold is a forward with great character and work ethic who should play a bigger role for the Eagles next season but must continue improving his overall skating to play at the NHL level.
Future
Arnold will return to Boston College for his sophomore year where he will receive more ice time and most likely play on one of the top two lines. The hardworking center should improve on his offensive numbers while getting the whole season on the power play. The American-born centerman may have the chance to represent his country at the IIHF 2012 World Junior Championship. He has time at the NCAA (HE) level to develop before deciding whether to jump to the professional level.
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Profile Last Updated: November, 30th 2011
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