Player's Profile
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- Name: Blake Kessel
- Position: D
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 210 lbs
- Birthdate: 1989-04-13
- Eligible for Draft: 2007
- Drafted: 2007
- Hometown: Madison, Wisconsin
- Acquired: 6th round (166th overall), 2007
- Playing In: NCAA
Blake Kessel
Prospect Grade: 7.0 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2006-07: Kessel scored 11 goals, 27 assists for 38 points and 38 penalty minutes in 59 games played with the Waterloo Blackhawks.
2007-08: As a member of the Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL), Kessel recorded 57 points (19+39) in 59 games. His 19 goals were good enough for second on the team and first among defensemen, while his 39 assists led the team in the category. He continued producing in the playoffs, scoring 11 points in 11 postseason contests, all while adding 10 more assists. Kessel signed a Letter of Intent to attend the University of New Hampshire (Hockey East) in the fall of 2008.
Talent Analysis
Kessel likes to join the offensive rush with his speed and skill and can act as a fourth forward on the ice. He was converted to defense by Waterloo coach Bob Suter.
Future
Attends the University of New Hampshire.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: January, 30th 2010
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