Player's Profile
Picture Courtesy of Houston Aeros
- Name: Clayton Stoner
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 205 lbs
- Birthdate: 1985-02-19
- Eligible for Draft: 2003
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Port McNeil, British Columbia
- Acquired: Minnesota's 4th choice (3rd round), 79th overall, in 2004 NHL Entry Draft.
- Playing In: Pro
Clayton Stoner
Prospect Grade: 6.5 B (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Glen Jackson
History
Stoner has great hockey sense and played so well for the Tri-City Americans that he and his defensive partner Shawn Belle, first round pick of the St. Louis Blues in 2003, were named as co-MVPs of the Americans for the 2004 playoffs in recognition of their strong play at both ends of the ice.
Sure to be an fan favorite one day, Stoner is a competitor and team player, often blocking shots and risking his health to help the team, and scouts took notice of him this year, with his CSS ranking jumping from 193 at the mid-term to 111th at season’s end.
Talent Analysis
Stoner showed a little offense in his game this past season with the Tri-City Americans, finishing sixth in team scoring, but his real value is as an all-around defenseman. At 225 lbs he’s a tough customer, but his skating is keeping up with his big frame after he lost some weight following his WHL rookie year, elevating him above being simply a bruiser.
Future
There is a chance he could be as high as a second pairing defenseman in the NHL.
Stats
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
| 2001-02 |
Powell River Kings BCHL |
4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002-03 | Tri-City Americans WHL | 58 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 85 |
| 2003-04 | Tri-City Americans WHL | 71 | 7 | 24 | 31 | 109 |
| 2004-05 | Tri-City Americans WHL | 60 | 12 | 34 | 46 | 81 |
| 2005-06 | Houston Aeros AHL | 73 | 6 | 18 | 24 | 92 |
| 2006-07 | Houston Aeros AHL | 65 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 104 |
Profile Last Updated: October, 9th 2007
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