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- Name: Chris Butler
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 178 lbs
- Birthdate: 1986-10-27
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: ,
- Acquired: 4th round (96th overall), 2005 NHL Entry Draft
- Playing In: NCAA
Chris Butler
Prospect Grade: 7.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: DJ Powers
History
Butler played a significant role in the Musketeers’ run for the Clark Cup. He finished second on the team among defensemen in scoring with 28 points (6 goals, 22 assists) in 60 appearances. He also led the USHL in plus/minus with a +36. Butler’s outstanding season performance earned him a selection to the All-USHL First Team. He was also a member of Team USHL in the 2005 USHL Prospect/All-Star Game.
Talent Analysis
Sioux City head coach Dave Siciliano’s insights on Chris Butler: “Chris is an all-around very good defenseman with an emphasis on the defensive side. His strength is that he’s outstanding defensively and can chip in offensively. He is strong one-on-one. He makes that first pass very well. He can carry the puck, especially in the neutral zone and gain that far blue line. In his own zone this past season, he was more aggressive, physical and a little meaner than he was the year before. As Chris’ weight and strength has increased, so has his confidence level. He’s one of these steady guys that sometimes you might not notice because he doesn’t make very many mistakes. Positionally, he’s very sound and he makes very good decisions because he sees the ice so well. Chris has got excellent agility. One of Chris’ other strengths is making the right decision defensively in tight. He prides himself on being one who will get physically involved, regardless of the size of the opposing player. He has a good shot, good offensive instincts, and quick feet to move laterally along the blueline and makes very good decisions with the puck. Chris is a very smart, very focused and very dedicated player. I think he’ll fit in extremely well with Denver’s program because Denver’s program fits his style so well. (University of Denver head coach) George Gwozdecky is meticulous about bringing in quality people and he’s got another here in Chris Butler.”
Future
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Stats
| Year | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
| 2003-04 | Sioux City | USHL | 55 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 37 |
| 2004-05 | Sioux City | USHL | 60 | 6 | 22 | 28 | 90 |
| 2005-06 | Denver | WCHA | 35 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 28 |
Profile Last Updated: April, 27th 2008
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