Player's Profile
- Name: Chris Wideman
- Position: D
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 5-10
- Weight: 170 lbs
- Birthdate: 1990-01-07
- Eligible for Draft: 2009
- Drafted: 2009
- Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
- Acquired: 4th round (100th overall), 2009 by OTT
- Playing In: NCAA
Chris Wideman
Prospect Grade: 6.5 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2008-09 season: Wideman enjoyed an outstanding rookie campaign as a member of the Miami RedHawks team that went all the way to the national championship game this past April. He appeared in 39 games this season posting 26 assists, which led the team. Wideman also led Miami with a plus-11. His stellar season earned him a spot on the CCHA All-Rookie team. Most recently, Wideman was invited to the upcoming U.S. National Junior Evaluation Camp in Lake Placid, NY for the 2010 World Junior Championships.
Talent Analysis
Wideman is an intelligent, excellent puck-moving defenseman on the small side. He is very poised and patience with the. He also distributes and makes smart decisions with the puck too. One of Wideman’s best attributes is his smart and effective use of his stick, particularly in taking away passing/shooting lanes. He possesses a very shot and can get pucks to the net. Wideman is a very good skater with good foot speed that transitions remarkably well. Though he isn’t overly physical, Wideman will play the body when necessary. Wideman is positionally sound, but his small stature and especially lack of strength make it difficult for him to contain bigger opposing forwards. As Wideman gets stronger that part of his game should improve.
Future
Wideman will enter his sophomore season at Miami University this fall.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: August, 26th 2009
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