Player's Profile
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- Name: Cade Fairchild
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-10
- Weight: 186 lbs
- Birthdate: 1989-01-15
- Eligible for Draft: 2007
- Drafted: 2007
- Hometown: Duluth, Minnesota
- Acquired: 4th round (96th overall), 2007
- Playing In: Pro
Cade Fairchild
Prospect Grade: 7.0 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2004-05: Playing for Duluth East High School (Minnesota), Fairchild recorded 42 points from the blue line (10 goals, 32 assists) in 29 games.
2005-06: Playing for the U-17 squad, Fairchild notched 26 points (10 goals, 16 assists) and 14 PIM in 56 games. Fairchild also had an opportunity to appear in 12 games for the U-18 team. He was held pointless in these 12 games, and spent two minutes in the penalty box. He participated in the World U-18 Championships where he helped Team USA win a gold medal. He also was a member of the silver medal winning Team USA squad at the 2006 World U-17 Hockey Challenge where he totaled two points (no goals, two assists) in seven games.
2006-07: Fairchild spent the entire year with the U-18 squad, scoring 19 points (three goals, 16 assists) and 40 PIM in 40 games. Two of his three goals came on the power play, and one of his goals was a game-winning goal. Fairchild, who stands at 5’10, played very well against NCAA opposition. He recorded nine points (two goals, seven assists) and 24 PIM in 20 games. He was the only member of the U-18 defense to record a game-winning goal against NCAA opponents. Heading into the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, Fairchild was ranked 189 overall by NHL Central Scouting.
2007-08: Fairchild played in 40 games as a freshman for the University of Minnesota, scoring 2 goals, 13 assists for 15 points.
2008-09: Fairchild had a strong season as a sophomore at Minnesota. He skated in 35 games and scored 9 goals, 24 assists for 33 points. Fairchild's point total led all of the Gopher blueliners. He also added 52 PIMs.
2009-10: As the Gophers struggled throughout the season, Fairchild's numbers also went down in his junior season. In 39 games, he scored 4 goals, 17 assists for 21 points. His point total was still fourth on the team and led all defensemen.
2010-11: Fairchild was the leading scorer amongst defensemen for the University of Minnesota as a senior. In what was a disappointing season - the Gophers struggled to stay above .500 for much of the year and finished fifth in the WCHA; missing the NCAA tournament - Fairchild skated in 35 of 36 games and scored 6 goals with 18 assists. Three of his goals came on the power play and he finished +5 with 12 PMs. Fairchild signed a two-year, entry-level contract with St. Louis in March 2011.
Talent Analysis
Fairchild, who made a nice recovery from shoulder surgery, is a pretty good puck carrying defenseman. He can be a creative offensive defenseman, but many wonder whether his talent is enough to push his undersized body at the NHL level.
Future
Fairchild has turned pro after completing his college career.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: January, 11th 2012
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