Player's Profile
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- Name: David Wohlberg
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 192 lbs
- Birthdate: 1990-07-18
- Eligible for Draft: 2008
- Drafted: 2008
- Hometown: South Lyon, Michigan
- Acquired: 6th round (172nd overall), 2008
- Playing In: NCAA
David Wohlberg
Prospect Grade: 6.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2005-06: Wohlberg compiled 104 points (34 goals, 70 assists) as his team, Honeybaked of the Midwest Elite Hockey League, won the Michigan AAA state title.
2006-07: Wohlberg had a strong season for the U-17 squad, finishing second on the team in points (31), tied for third in goals (15), and tied for third in assists (16). He also led the team in PIM with 147, and was a force on the power play, finishing in the top five on the team in power play goals with 6.
2007-08: Wohlberg played in six games with the U-17 team, dominating the play with six points (five goals, one assist). Wohlberg joined the U-18 team and played in 53 games, once again leading his team in PIM with 71, to go along with 25 points (14 goals, 11 assists). NHL Central Scouting ranked Wohlberg 172nd overall for the draft and strangely enough, that is where Wohlberg was selected in the sixth round by New Jersey.
2008-09: As a freshman at the University of Michigan, Wohlberg posted fantastic overall numbers. After starting the season on the checking line, he was give a promotion to the top line, and ended up as one of the top-scoring rookies in the CCHA. With 15 goals and 15 assists in 40 games, Wohlberg finished fourth overall in team scoring and quickly established himself as one of the top Wolverine forwards. He played a lot of wing this past season as well, adding a bit of versatility to his game. The Michigan native won CCHA Offensive Player of the Week honors in the first week of December and that eventually helped him capture the CCHA's Rookie of the Month award for that month as well.
2009-10: David's sophomore season brought 10 goals and 17 assists and a CCHA Championship.
2010-11: Wohlberg was one of three Devils' draft picks to skate for the University of Michigan and was the Wolverine's second-leading goal scorer as a junior. Wohlberg scored 15 goals with 6 assists and was +3 with 42 PMs in 37 games as the Wolverines finished first in the CCHA for the second straight season. Wohlberg's post-season run was cut short when he suffered a season-ending collar bone injury in Michigan's first CCHA playoff game against Bowling Green. The Wolverines reached the Frozen Four championship game before falling to Minnesota-Duluth in overtime.
Talent Analysis
Wohlberg is a versatile player, capable of playing the wing or center. His speed is his major standout tool, which makes him very effective as a fore-checker. Combine that with his tenacious, in-your-face style and you can see why he can be very difficult to play against. He possesses tremendous two-way skills and is one of the more well-rounded prospects in the organization. Wohlberg’s finesse skills are average, but over his time at the University of Michigan, he has evolved into a useful offensive player. He battles hard in-front of the net and shows no fear going to the dirty areas to fight for loose pucks.
Future
Wohlberg bounced back in his junior year after a sub-par sophomore season and will look to finish out his college eligibility with a bang in his senior year with the Wolverines. He’s not a high end prospect, but his well-rounded set of skills could play anywhere from the third to fourth line at the NHL level once he’s fully developed.
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Profile Last Updated: October, 28th 2011
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