Player's Profile
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- Name: Cody Bass
- Position: C
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 211 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-01-07
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Guelph, Ontario
- Acquired: 3rd round (95th overall), 2005 by OTT
- Playing In: Pro
Cody Bass
Prospect Grade: 5.5 B (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2002-03: Bass competed in the MWOJB for his hometown Guelph. He registered 22 points and 70 penalty minutes in 48 games.
2003-04: The Mississauga Ice Dogs selected Bass 5th overall in the 2003 OHL draft. In his rookie major-junior season, Bass recorded 10 points and 30 penalty minutes in 61 games while playing in a limited role. He also helped the Ice Dogs go deep in the playoffs with a five-point, 20 penalty minute performance in 24 games, again with limited ice time.
2004-05: Bass’ role with the Ice Dogs increased and his production improved along with it. In 66 contests, Bass notched 28 points and 103 penalty minutes while playing a more prominent role. He was the focal point of the checking line and penalty kill and he helped the IceDogs clinch first place in the Eastern Conference only to be bounced in the first round in a surprising five-game loss to the St. Michael’s Majors.
2005-06: In his third season with Mississauga, Bass emerged as a true leader and became the heart and soul of the team. His offensive production increased once again as he recorded 41 points and 152 penalty minutes in 67 games. The 2005-06 season marked the first time in Bass’ junior career that his team did not make the playoffs, but the disappointment was a blessing in disguise as Bass received a late call-up audition with Binghamton.
2006-07: Bass is not known for offensive production, but he started the 2006-07 season with a bang notching seven points in Mississauga’s first six games. His offensive numbers trailed off drastically after that and he picked up just nine points in his next 17 games. An upper body injury kept him out of nine games in November and by the end of 2006, Bass had accumulated just 16 points in 23 games playing on Mississauga’s top line. In early January, Bass was traded to the Saginaw Spirit for defenseman Matthew Corrente in a three-way deal.
Bass’ arrival in Saginaw made them an instant contender and he was expected to play a key role in their playoff run. He was assigned to a third line checking role, but still garnered considerable ice time as a top penalty killer and defensive forward. Bass also improved his offensive output, tallying 29 points in 30 games with Saginaw. He finished the season with an impressive 11 points in the final eight games.
Saginaw finished second in the West Division and were heavily favored in the first round matchup with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. The Greyhounds proved to be a tough opponent and Saginaw was upset in six games. Bass picked up just one goal and two assists in the six games. Having already signed an entry-level contract with the Ottawa Senators in June 2006, Bass was reassigned to the Binghamton Senators when Saginaw’s season came to an end. He recorded two assists in five games and has now accumulated 13 games of AHL experience.
2007-08: Bass made his NHL debut on Dec. 15 when he was called up from AHL Binghamton to Ottawa to help against Atlanta. He recorded an assist, his first NHL point, against the NY Islanders on Dec. 27. On Jan. 4, Bass scored his first NHL goal at Buffalo. Bass appeared in each of Ottawa’s four playoff games against Pittsburgh, netting his first playoff goal on Apr. 11 in a 5-3 loss.
December 2006 feature on Bass.
Talent Analysis
A solid defensive player with some scoring ability, Bass is a mainstay on any team’s penalty kill unit. The centerman possesses excellent faceoff skills and is an effortless skater, built like a tank with a strong set of legs to help maintain balance. He is a solid hitter and never backs down when challenged, which does not happen very often. Bass has decent offensive instincts, but he is a smart player often making the safe play before trying anything creative or risky. He is not a natural scorer or playmaker and has to work especially hard for every point he gets. Bass has the ability to create chances on his own using his speed, smarts, positioning, and an above average release.
Future
He has been impressive in training camps and his smart defensive style of play coupled with his never-back-down attitude and feistiness will make him an excellent depth/energy forward in the future.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: August, 26th 2009
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