Prospect Brendon Nash Player Profile

Player's Profile

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Name: Brendon Nash
Position: D
Shoots: Left
Height: 6-3
Weight: 205 lbs
Birthdate: 1987-03-31
Eligible for Draft: 2007
Drafted:
Hometown: Kamloops, British Columbia
Acquired:
Playing In: NCAA

Brendon Nash

Profile Contributed By: DJ Powers

History

2006-07 season: Nash became a main stay on the sizeable Cornell blueline, playing alongside sophomore Jared Seminoff on the team's top defensive unit. The Kamloops, BC native posted 14 points (two goals, 12 assists) in 29 games. Seven of his 14 points, including both goals, came on the power play. Nash capped his outstanding freshman campaign with a selection to the ECAC Hockey League's All-Rookie Team.

Talent Analysis

Nash is a smart, offensive-minded defenseman who possesses a nice combination of size, mobility and puck skills. He uses his 6'3 frame and long reach to great advantage, particularly in protecting or stripping the puck. He's also not afraid to join the offensive play. Defensively, he is solid and keeps things pretty simple. Nash has great poise and patience with the puck, but what sets him apart from many young defensemen is in his timely passing ability, particularly on power plays. Though he skates quite well for a big man, Nash needs to work on having quicker feet. Developing speed and strength are two areas that will be paramount to his future success.

Cornell head coach Mike Schafer's comments on Nash: "With Sasha Pokulok and Ryan O'Byrne signing pro contracts last summer, Brendan had a lot of responsibilities as a freshman and he did a tremendous job. He logged as much ice time as we could possibly give him and played in all situations. It's just a matter of Brendan continuing to excel. We expect big things from him next year and I think he'll be one of the top defensemen in our league."

Future

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Stats

SEASON	TEAM	GP	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM
2004-05	Salmon Arm Silverbacks (BCHL)	59	0	17	17	--	40
2005-06	Salmon Arm Silverbacks (BCHL)	53	9	34	43	--	80
2006-07	Cornell University (ECAC)	29	2	12	14	--	38