Player's Profile
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- Name: David Wohlberg
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-0
- 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.
Talent Analysis
Wohlberg's fantastic two-way play makes him a prototypical Devils player. He compliments that by playing an abrasive, in-your-face style of hockey. While his forte at first glance might appear to be that of a player who is adept at playing a shut-down, defensive style of game, upon closer inspection you see a very well-rounded player. He possesses a lot of overall offensive skill, and is able to put the puck on the net on a fairly regular basis.
Future
It's Wohlberg's defensive aptitude and aggressive play that attracted him to New Jersey, but he's developed quickly offensively, much to the delight of the Devils. He is only going to get better as he matures and gains experience. He will return to Michigan for his sophomore season this year, looking to take his game to an even higher level.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: October, 31st 2009
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