Player's Profile
- Name: Brandon Mashinter
- Position: LW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 235 lbs
- Birthdate: 1988-09-22
- Eligible for Draft: 2006
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Bradford, Ontario
- Acquired: Free agent signing, 2009
- Playing In: Pro
Brandon Mashinter
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2005-06: Hulking left winger Mashinter made his debut with the Sarnia Sting(OHL). In 65 games Mashinter managed just 7 points. Far from point per game in scoring, Mashinter focussed on his physical game, picking up 65 PIMs in his rookie season.
2006-07: In Mashinter's second season with the Sarnia Sting(OHL) he more than doubled his point production, notching 15 points. He also played a more disciplined game, picking up just 49 PIMs. Mashinter also saw some playoff time, notching 2 points in 4 playoff games with the Sting.
2007-08: Mashinter found a new home with the Kitchener Rangers(OHL) this season. In 62 games the budding power-forward picked up 20 points and 84 PIMs.
2008-09: The undrafted forward played for the defending champion Kitchener Rangers. In 21 games with Kitchener, Mashinter scored 14 goals and 12 assists. Then, after being traded to the Belleville Bulls in December, he added another 20 goals and 12 assists. In all, bringing his season total to 34 goals and 24 assists, representing a major spike in production for a player noted previously for his physicality.
2009-10: After Mashinter’s break-out junior season in 2008-2009, he turned pro and joined the Worcester Sharks(AHL). His style of play translated well to the pro game as Mashinter set a career high in points and PIMs. He finished with 22 goals and 15 assists, good for 37 points. His 117 PIMs were also a sign that Mashinter was developing into not only a good scorer at the pro level, but a physical force as well.
2010-11: Mashinter made his NHL debut in late December and appeared in 13 games for the Sharks while shuttling between San Jose and their AHL affiliate Worcester. He had no points and was -2, racking up 17 penalties, including three majors in just over six minutes of ice time per game. In 62 games with Worcester he was second on the team with 96 PMs and chipped in offensively with 14 goals and 19 assists and a -2 plus/minus. Worcester finished three points out of the final playoff spot.
Talent Analysis
The Sharks perceive Mashinter as a potential power forward. As his numbers have improved, Mashinter has maintained the requisite physical play. His skating needs to improve. He plays with good acceleration, but needs to improve his stride. A hulking winger, Mashinter willingly digs for the puck in the corners with enthusiasm, playing with both physicality and grit.
Future
Checking line player.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: January, 12th 2012
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