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Player's Profile

  • Name: Brian Gifford
  • Position: C
  • Shoots: Left
  • Height: 6-1
  • Weight: 173 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1985-11-12
  • Eligible for Draft: 2004
  • Drafted:
  • Hometown: Fargo, ND
  • Acquired: 3rd round, 85th overall, 2004 Entry Draft by Pittsburgh
  • Playing In: NCAA

Brian Gifford

Prospect Grade: 5.5 C  (About Prospect Grades)

History

Brian Gifford put up a lot of points playing for his high school the past season (19 goals, 37 assists in 26 games). However, he is fairly thin at this point and needs to add a great deal of strength before being ready to take the physical rigors of an NHL game, furthermore a full schedule.

 

Talent Analysis

Early in his hockey career Gifford has been a leader, being a captain for his high school team, and appears to be on path to wear an “A” with the Ice. Gifford has the ability to put the puck in the net, but as his numbers indicate, he’s an unselfish player who feeds his teammates whenever he can.

Future

Attends the University of Denver.

Stats

Stats Coming Soon...

Profile Last Updated: September, 2nd 2007


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