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 (140th overall), 2007
- Playing In: Pro
Cody Almond
Prospect Grade: 6.5 B (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2006-07: Almond saw regular shifts on one of the Kelowna Rockets (WHL) top two lines. Initially he struggled, but came on strong and played more aggressively through the final stretch of the season. He led the team in scoring with 43 points on 15 goals and 28 assists, in 68 games 19 of those points in the final 19 games of the season. Drafted by the Wild in the 5th round, 140th overall.
2007-08: Increased his scoring totals to 22 goals and 34 assists in 69 games. Also increased his penalty minute to 114 from 72. Fourth leading scorer on a Rockets team that returned to the playoffs after a one-year absence. Had one goal and two assists in seven playoff games.
2008-09: Almond provided toughness and offense for the WHL champion Kelowna Rockets in his third full season in the league. Almond was the Rockets' third-leading scorer with 33 goals and 33 assists and was +15 in 70 game. He tied defenseman Tyler Myers for third on the team with 105 PMs. The Rockets finished second to Vancouver in the BC Division and Almond skated in all 22 games as the Rockets rolled through the playoffs and defeated Calgary in the finals. He was the team's second-leading scorer with 10 goals and 17 assists and racked up a team-high 51 PMs. Almond scored 2 goals with 2 assists and was even with 4 PMs at the Memorial Cup as Kelowna won all three pool play games but fell to Windsor in the championship game. He signed a three-year, entry level contract with the Wild in March 2011.
2009-10: Almond made his NHL debut as a 20-year-old in a single game call-up in February and played in six games at the end of the season for the Wild in his first pro season. Averaging just under eight minutes of ice time per game, he scored 1 goal and was -3 with 9 PMs in seven games. In 48 games with the Wild's AHL affiliate Houston, he scored 7 goals with 11 assists and racked up 77 PMs. Almond had a -7 plus/minus as Houston finished last in the West Division.
2010-11: Almond saw limited time early in the season due to knee and wrist injuries (the latter required surgery). He appeared in eight NHL games with the Wild in three separate stints and skated in 65 games for AHL Houston. Almond averaged just over seven minutes of ice time with the Wild and had no points with 2 PMs. He showed flashes of offense as well as the combativeness of his junior days with the Aeros. Almond's 124 PMs were second most on the Aeros and he scored 15 goals with 19 assists; finishing -2. He played in 22 of 24 playoff games as Houston reached the AHL finals and was -2 with 6 assists and 20 PMs.
Talent Analysis
A big power forward with better than average speed and scoring ability, Almond likes to play a physically aggressive game, but needs to make sure he maintains his discipline as he can take too many penalties.
Future
Already an AHL regular, Almond has seen some spot duty with the Wild in the 2011-12 season. He is situated to earn a regular role in the Wild's bottom six, perhaps as soon as next season.
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Profile Last Updated: January, 16th 2012
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