Player's Profile
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- Name: Cory Emmerton
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 185 lbs
- Birthdate: 1988-06-01
- Eligible for Draft: 2006
- Drafted:
- Hometown: St. Thomas, Ontario
- Acquired: 2nd round (41st overall), 2006
- Playing In: Pro
Cory Emmerton
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
The young forward has played a lot of hockey this season – and for good reason. With a stellar 90-point season paced with 64 assists, Emmerton has shown that he’s a prospect with elite playmaking skills that go a long way to make those around him better.
Emmerton was a member of the Canadian Junior Under-18 squad in addition to participating in the CHL Canada-Russia Challenge series in 2005. He also received an invite to the CHL Top Prospect game and he displayed his offensive prowess in all instances.
While his offensive potential was hinted at with a 17 goal, 21 assist performance last season in his rookie year, few expected Emmerton to almost triple his offensive production this season.
Read HF's interview with Cory Emmerton.
2007-08: Emmerton traveled around the North American hockey world this season, playing for three different clubs. Serving as the team’s captain, he netted 13 goals and 18 assists in 24 games with the Kingston Frontenacs (OHL). The Frontenacs had a rough season, and Emmerton was traded to the Brampton Battalion (OHL) mid-season. He played in 30 games with the Battalion, scoring 30 points (12g+18a). He was then brought to Detroit’s AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins, where he recorded one assist in seven games with the club.
Talent Analysis
A talented playmaker with offensive flair and a nose for the net, Emmerton is the type of forward that makes those around him better. He has a knack for finding the open man, or hitting a teammate in full-stride for an offensive chance.
He has elite playmaking and passing skills and is solid on his skates. He could benefit from some extra attention on the defensive side of the game, but he projects to challenge for the OHL scoring title should he remain in the league next season, and could be a solid point-producer for years to come no matter what level he plays at.
Future
Emmerton will have to add some serious bulk and put in another gear in order to become a successful pro player. For now, he looks like a future third liner with some potential of becoming a second-line playmaker.
He will need a couple of seasons in the AHL before he can compete for a job in the NHL.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: February, 27th 2009
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