Player's Profile
- Name: Cody Almond
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 199 lbs
- Birthdate: 1989-07-24
- Eligible for Draft: 2007
- Drafted: 2007
- Hometown: Calgary, Alberta
- Acquired: 5th round (#140 overall), 2007
- Playing In: CHL
Cody Almond
Prospect Grade: 5.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
History
In his rookie year with the Kelowna Rockets of the WHL, Cody Almond played sparingly, but continued to work hard. In 2006-07, he saw regular shifts on one of the club's top two lines. Initially, the Rockets were less than impressed with Almond as he struggled until Christmas. The frequent comment was his inability to use his linemates effectively. When the Rockets playoff aspirations were in doubt in the second half of the season, Almond became the offensive catalyst along with 20-year-old free agent Chris Ray. Almond began to play more aggressively through the last 20 games of the season. He led the team in scoring with 43 points (15 goals, 28 assists) in 68 games and managed to post 19 points in the final 19 games of the season.
Talent Analysis
A lanky winger with better than average speed.
Future
He has room on his frame to gain weight and muscle and will be looked upon this season to produce consistently on the offensive side. Defensively, Almond may be given some latitude in Kelowna as the club struggled mightily to score goals and will need someone to establish himself as a reliable scorer. Almond is probably their best hope for now.
Stats
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
| 2005-06 | Kelowna Rockets WHL | 23 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 2006-07 | Kelowna Rockets WHL | 68 | 15 | 28 | 43 | 72 |
Profile Last Updated: October, 7th 2007
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