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- Name: Chris Vande Velde
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 190 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-03-15
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Moorhead, Minnesota
- Acquired: 4th round (97th overall), 2005
- Playing In: NCAA
Chris Vande Velde
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2004-05: Vande Velde was a late bloomer for Moorhead, playing just two seasons on the varsity team, but was a major contributor in leading the Spuds to the state AA championship game. The North Dakota recruit led the Spuds in scoring with 67 points, was a Mr. Hockey finalist, and was named to the AP All-State second team. Finished his senior year by playing for Lincoln in the USHL.
2005-06: Represented the USHL and USA at the 2006 Viking Cup in Camrose, AB. Finished the 2006 USHL playoffs with a loss to Cedar Rapids in the semi finals. Appeared at EDM's 2006 prospect camp in June.
2006-07: Made the move to NCAA hockey but was lost in the shuffle on a deep North Dakota squad until the final month of the year where he got an opportunity to play more and ran with it.
2007-08: A breakout year for Vande Velde who in was given the tough job of filling in Jonathon Toews shoes. Helped get the Sioux back to the Frozen Four again and totalled 32 points in an impressive sophomore year.
Talent Analysis
Vande Velde is strong skater who finds open ice, is very active in both ends of the rink, and is able to put the puck on net. Good at both ends of the ice, the power forward has continued a steep curve of development and looks to round out his offensive game in college. Has hands to set up or finish plays and he’s a guy who can stand in and battle in front of the net.
Future
Long term, Vande Velde projects to be a second or third line power forward.
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Profile Last Updated: August, 27th 2009
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