Player's Profile
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- Name: Cody Hodgson
- Position: C
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 182 lbs
- Birthdate: 1990-02-18
- Eligible for Draft: 2008
- Drafted: 2008
- Hometown: Markham, Ontario
- Acquired: 1st round (10th overall), 2008
- Playing In: CHL
Cody Hodgson
Prospect Grade: 8.5 B (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2006-07: Hodgson had a strong rookie year for the Battalion. He led all Battalion rookies in goals (23), assists (23), and points (46). He was also a force on the power play, finishing second on he team with 15 power-play goals. Hodgson had a strong post-season as well. In four games, Hodgson had four points (one goal, three assists).
2007-08: Hodgson has emerged as a top prospect for the upcoming NHL draft. Hodgson has raced past his point and goal totals from last season. He is in the top five in the OHL in goals, and the top 15 in the OHL in points. He led the Battalion in goals and finished second on the team in points Hodgson was named to the Eastern Conference squad in the 2008 OHL All-Star Classic.
Talent Analysis
Hodgson is a solid all around talent. He does not possess blinding speed, or flashy moves, but he tends to get the job done. He has developed into a fine two-way player. Hodgson is an extremely smart player who uses all of his skills in both ends of the ice. Excellent skater, very strong on the puck, can quarterback the powerplay. Hodson has very good hands and excellent on ice-vision.
Future
With great expectations comes great hype. The Canucks are in desperate need of a new young forward star and Hodgson will be expected to develop rapidly. If Hodgson has a good training camp, don’t be surprised to see the Canucks give him nine NHL games before sending him back to junior, but in all likelihood, Hogdson will not make the team out of camp.
He has first-line talent but will be in a far better position to make the team after another successful season of major junior. Realistically he’s probably two years away from making the meaningful contribution at the NHL level expected from a top 10 pick.
Stats
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
| 2006-07 | Brampton Battalion (OHL) | 63 | 23 | 23 | 46 | 24 |
| 2007 | Brampton Battalion (OHL) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007-08 | Brampton Battalion (OHL) | 68 | 40 | 45 | 85 | 36 |
| 2007-08 | Eastern Conference All-Stars | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | Brampton Battalion (OHL) | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
Profile Last Updated: March, 18th 2009
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