Player's Profile
- Name: Cameron Abney
- Position: RW
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 192 lbs
- Birthdate: 1991-05-23
- Eligible for Draft: 2009
- Drafted: 2009
- Hometown: Aldergrove, British Columbia
- Acquired: 3rd round (82nd overall), 2009
- Playing In: Pro
Cameron Abney
Prospect Grade: 5.5 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2007-08: The winger appeared in four games with the Everett Silvertips (WHL).
2008-09: In his first full season with the Everett Silvertips (WHL), Abney tallied a goal and four points through 48 games, amassing 103 penalty minutes in the process.
2009-10: Abney began his second season in the WHL with the Everett Silvertips before being acquired by the Edmonton Oil Kings in a December trade for center Clayton Cumiskey. In 68 games between the two teams he scored 6 goals with 7 assists and was -11 with 123 PMs. Edmonton won just 16 games, finishing with the WHL's second-worst record.
2010-11: Abney was limited to 60 games in his third WHL season due to a nagging hand injury, which indirectly reduced his penalty minutes as well as he did not fight as much as in previous seasons. He finished the regular season with 7 goals and 13 assists and was -3 with 72 PMs as the much-improved Oil Kings won 31 games and reached the WHL playoffs; finishing fourth in the Central Division. In four WHL playoff games he scored 1 goal and was -2 with 6 PMs. He signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Edmonton Oilers in April 2011.
Talent Analysis
Abney's primary talent is punching people and taking punches. He is the quintessential tough guy, a role that is being diminished in the modern game, unfortunately for him. Beyond his pugilistic abilities he is a below average to poor hockey player across the board.
Future
Currently playing for the ECHL's Stockton Thunder, Abney's lone chance to progress to the AHL and beyond lies in his fists. It's a steep climb at the best of times, but with the enforcer role becoming less relevant it is unlikely he has a lengthy career, and almost a certainty he won't be an NHLer.
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Profile Last Updated: January, 24th 2012
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