Player's Profile
Picture Courtesy of
Wolverines Athletics
- 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 NHL Entry Draft by Phoenix
- Playing In: NCAA
Chris Summers
Prospect Grade: 7.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Jeff Dahlia
History
Chris 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.
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.
Future
Summers is currently at University of Michigan where he'll suit up for the young and very talented Wolverines.
Stats
|
Season |
Team |
League |
GP |
G |
A |
PTS |
+/- |
PIM |
|
2004-05 |
US NTDP |
U17 |
51 |
5 |
7 |
12 |
- |
10 |
|
2005-06 |
US NTDP |
U18 |
59 |
6 |
11 |
17 |
- |
87 |
|
2006 |
Team USA |
WJC U18 |
6 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
5 |
35 |
|
2006-07 |
Michigan |
NCAA |
41 |
6 |
8 |
14 |
13 |
58 |
Profile Last Updated: March, 18th 2008
HF Quick Navigation
