Player's Profile
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- Name: Curtis McKenzie
- Position: LW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 192 lbs
- Birthdate: 1991-02-22
- Eligible for Draft: 2009
- Drafted: 2009
- Hometown: Golden, British Columbia
- Acquired: 6th Round (159th Overall), 2009
- Playing In: NCAA
Curtis McKenzie
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2007-08: McKenzie played for the Penticton Vees of the BCHL. In 49 games, McKenzie scored 3 goals and added 7 assists while racking up 81 penalty minutes.
2008-09: McKenzie, playing for Penticton, elevated his game this season. In 53 games for the Vees, he scored 30 goals and added 34 assists to go along with 90 penalty minutes. Played for the Canada West entry at the 2008 World Junior Challenge Cup.
McKenzie had an opportunity to play in the Western Hockey League but chose to go the college route.
2009-10: McKenzie finished with 6 goals and 21 assists in 42 games with Miami University(NCAA). It was his Freshman year with the school.
2010-11: After an impressive 27-point freshman campaign, Curtis McKenzie left a little to be desired in his sophomore season. His scoring total was cut by more than half and the high work rate that he showed in his first year wasn’t fully there in what turned out to be a championship season for the Redhawks. McKenzie was pushed down the lineup and rarely gave much of a reason to move him up. He has a fair amount of potential as he’s just 20 years old – but he’ll need to capitalize on the ice time made available to him next year due to graduations.
Talent Analysis
McKenzie shows his leadership on the ice and his coach validated that by making him captain part way through the 2008-2009 season with the Pentiction Vees. His skating could use a little work but what he lacks in top speed he makes up for in effort. His great work ethic, which came into question a bit during his sophomore year, makes him a threat at both ends of the ice and almost very dangerous when it comes to the penalty kill. Uses his size well to win battles in the corner. Some needed strength should come along as his 6'1 frame continues to fill out.
Future
Attends Miami University.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: September, 1st 2011
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