Player's Profile
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- Name: Braden Holtby
- Position: G
- Catches: Left
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 202 lbs
- Birthdate: 1989-09-16
- Eligible for Draft: 2008
- Drafted: 2008
- Hometown: Marshall, Saskatchewan
- Acquired: 4th round (93rd overall), 2008 by WAS
- Playing In: Pro
Braden Holtby
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2007-08: Holtby finished 15th in the WHL with a .908 save percentage while facing the second-most shots of any goaltender (1.875). He ranked fourth among North American goaltenders in the 2008 NHL entry Draft by Central Scouting. He saw 3,632 minutes in 64 games, and managed to finish the season 25-29-0.
2008-09: Holtby was dominant between the pipes for the Saskatoon Blades this season, winning 40 games and posting a 2.62 GAA behind a .910 save percentage. While the Blades flamed out of the playoffs earlier than expected, it wasn't due to Holtby's play. In fact, in the seven-game series, he improved upon both this GAA and save percentage: posting a 2.32 and a .912 respectively.
The Marshall, SK native saw a bit of pro action this season -- albeit from the bench -- serving as a backup in a late April game for Hershey.
Talent Analysis
Strong positionally and very mature for his age.
Future
Holtby will need to work his way up in the Capitals organization.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: February, 28th 2010
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