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- Name: Chris Summers
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 180 lbs
- Birthdate: 1988-02-05
- Eligible for Draft: 2006
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Ypsilanti, Michigan
- Acquired: 1st round (29th overall), 2006
- Playing In: NCAA
Chris Summers
Prospect Grade: 7.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
Summers has spent the five years developing within USA Hockey in one fashion or another. He was named to Select 14, 15, 16 camps before joining the NTDP program during the 2004-05 season, where he was also an assistant captain for the U-17 squad. He returned to the program for his final tour, where he played on the U-18 team for the 2005-06 season.
2006-07: Played freshman year with University of Michigan. After playing defense for the majority of his the season, he ended the year up front for Michigan towards the end of the year. Having been blessed with a natural skating ability, Summers was moved up to the left wing with linemates Andrew Cogliano and Chad Kolarik. It proved to be a good move, exposing Summers' offensive ability. Earned CCHA All-Rookie team honorable mention.
2007-08: Played his sophomore season at the University of Michigan. Had a big role solidifying the Wolverines' back end this year. Summers was an integral part in Michigan’s young defensive unit, playing alongside junior Mark Mitera for the majority of the year. The sophomore saw some time up at forward again. In addition to his play with the Wolverines, Summers was a member of Team USA at 2008 World Junior Championship in Czech Republic.
Talent Analysis
A multitalented defenseman who has above average skills and effortless skating ability. He's a relentless rearguard who has a keen ability to read situations quickly and react accordingly. He's projected as a stifling stay-at-home defenseman, but with his ability to skate and read the game as well as he does, he could possibly start to slide into the mold of a Scott Niedermayer type of defenseman. Summers also has the ability to play forward, something he has excelled at in the past.
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Profile Last Updated: August, 22nd 2009
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