Player's Profile
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- Name: Brian Strait
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 200 lbs
- Birthdate: 1988-01-04
- Eligible for Draft: 2006
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Waltham, Massachusetts
- Acquired: 2006 NHL Draft by Pittsburgh
- Playing In: NCAA
Brian Strait
Prospect Grade: 6.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
History
2005-06: Strait spent the past season with the US National under 18 squad, playing 55 games and serving as its captain. He was looked to as a great leader and character guy in the locker room. He had a solid season and helped lead team to a gold medal in the U18 WCs. Strait posted 2 goals to go with 12 assists and collected 72 PIMs for the season, while playing a solid two-way game. He was counted on to be a steadying force on the blue line.
2006-07: Appeared in 36 contests for the Terriers and recorded a respectable three goals and thee assists, with an accompanying 46 penalty minutes.
Talent Analysis
Strait keeps the game simple and is always in the right position on the ice. He has great hockey sense and does not abandon defensive assignments to generate offense. He makes crisp tape to tape passes on the breakout and is an excellent skater with a strong powerful stride. He is a punishing open ice hitter and loves to finish his checks. He avoids getting trapped along the boards with his skating and hockey smarts. He does not have a huge offensive upside, but is developing into a fine defensive defenseman.
Future
Strait has a shot at one day being a second or third pair defenseman in the NHL. He attends Boston University.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: May, 10th 2008
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