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Player's Profile

  • Name: Connor Knapp
  • Position: G
  • Catches: Left
  • Height: 6-5
  • Weight: 215 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1990-05-01
  • Eligible for Draft: 2008
  • Drafted:
  • Hometown: New York, New York
  • Acquired: 6th round (164th overall), 2009
  • Playing In: NCAA

Connor Knapp

Prospect Grade: 6.5 D  (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: HF Staff

History

2008-09: Knapp and fellow freshman Cody Reichard shared the goaltending duties for Miami University (CCHA). In 23 games he was 13-5-3 with 2 shutouts and posted a 2.09 GAA and .904 save percentage. While Knapp firmly established himself as an NCAA goaltender, he struggled a bit at the end of the season and the RedHawks rode Reichard's hot hand to the NCAA Frozen Four championship game.

2009-10: Knapp and Reichard again split the goaltending chores for Miami in their sophomore seasons as the RedHawks captured the CCHA regular season title. While Reichard played more games, it was Knapp who had the hot hand in the NCAA tournament. In an epic two overtime win over CCHA rival Michigan in the Midwest Regional final, he stopped 55 of 57 shots as the RedHawks won 3-2 to advance to the Frozen Four. In 20 games, Knapp was 10-4-3 and had four of Miami's nine shutouts. He finished with a 1.97 GAA (both he and Reichard allowed less than two goals per game) and a .921 save percentage.

2010-11: Knapp put up impressive numbers playing in tandem with fellow junior Cody Reichard - though it was Reichard who got the call down the stretch as the RedHawks won their first-ever CCHA playoff championship. In 17 games, Knapp was 8-5-4 with 2 shutouts and had a 2.03 GAA with a .909 save percentage.

Talent Analysis

Knapp was considered a project when he was drafted by the Sabres in the sixth round of the 2009 draft. His 6’5” frame and good positional play was enough for Buffalo to give him a chance. Knapp possesses good instincts but lacks elite quickness which could make or break him at the next level.

Future

Knapp will play out his senior season at Miami University in 2011-12 where he will again split time with fellow senior Cody Reichard. Knapp needs to establish himself as the better goalie in that duo to stand out and earn an entry level deal with the Sabres.

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Profile Last Updated: October, 11th 2011

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