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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 (#97 overall), 2005
- Playing In: NCAA
Chris Vande Velde
Prospect Grade: 7.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Guy Flaming
History
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. The skillful forward finished his senior year by playing for Lincoln in the USHL and tallied a goal and 6 assists in 11 games.
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.
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. "He's a power forward who will drive it to the net, and he has a knack for scoring goals," said Moorhead Coach Dave Morinville. "He's a guy who is extremely smart and crafty around the net." Morinville added that Vande Velde is incredibly strong on the puck, recalling that when guys hit him last year, it was almost like he was hitting them back.
Future
Vande Velde is now in his sophomore year with the Fighting Sioux and taking on a much bigger role than he had for most of last season.
Stats
Profile Last Updated: March, 12th 2008
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