Player's Profile
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- Name: Carter Ashton
- Position: RW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 202 lbs
- Birthdate: 1991-04-01
- Eligible for Draft: 2009
- Drafted: 2009
- Hometown: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- Acquired: 1st round (29th overall), 2009 by TB
- Playing In: CHL
Carter Ashton
Prospect Grade: 7.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2006-07: Ashton was chosen by the Lethbridge Hurricanes in the first round of the 2006 WHL Bantam Draft. He appeared in just two games with the Hurricanes that season, posting no points and a -1 rating. Ashton is the son of former NHl winger Brent Ashton.
2007-08: In his first season with the Lethbridge Hurricanes, Ashton appeared in just 40 games due to an injury. He tallied five goals and four assists while adding 21 penalty minutes, and logged a -2 rating. He saw postseason action, playing in 19 playoff games for the Hurricanes. Ashton picked up one assist and 12 penalty minutes to go along with a -2 rating.
2008-09: Ashton appeared in 70 games for the Lethbridge Hurricanes in his draft season. He greatly improved on his previous totals, scoring 30 goals and adding 20 assists to go along with 93 penalty minutes and a -5 rating. In the 2009 WHL playoffs, Ashton played in 11 games, scoring one goal and adding two assists in addition to 15 penalty minutes and a -8 rating. Ashton played in the 2009 Top Prospects Game.
HF November 2008 feature on Ashton:
Talent Analysis
He has developed into a consistent two-way performer with the Hurricanes and has quietly impressed scouts who are eminently familiar with the skills and work ethic of his father Brent. The elder Ashton played 998 regular season games in the NHL. Carter Ashton possesses pro size and has demonstrated that he understands and accepts his role. To date, he has learned well the defensive nuances of the game. Goes to the net hard.
Future
Next season, his third in the WHL, should provide an opportunity for the power forward to flourish offensively.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: July, 28th 2009
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