Player's Profile
- Name: Derek Peltier
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 190 lbs
- Birthdate: 1985-03-14
- Eligible for Draft: 2003
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Plymounth, Minnesota
- Acquired: 6th round (184th overall), 2004
- Playing In: Pro
Derek Peltier
Prospect Grade: 5.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
Derek Peltier was a member the bronze medal winning team at the 2002 US Under-18 Select Tournament. During the 2003-04 season, he was the third leading defenseman in points for the USHL. He was named to the All-USHL First team and set a new Cedar Rapids club record for most assists and points by a defensemen. He received LPH/USHL honors for Defensive Player of Week and was selected to the 2004 USHL All-Star World team. He was again named to the Under-18 Select Team for 2004.
2007-08: During his senior season at WCHA University of Minnesota, Peltier served as team captain, leading Minnesota’s defensive corps with 21 points while appearing in all 45 games. This marked his third straight season of appearing in every contest. In 173 games with Minnesota, Peltier totaled 73 points. On Apr. 1, he signed an Amateur Tryout Contract with AHL Lake Erie and recorded one point in six games with the club. On June 5, he signed an entry level contract with the Avalanche.
Talent Analysis
Peltier is a defenseman that has the ability to jump in on the rush and contribute points. He is a very confident positional player who skates very well. He has a strong shot from the point. He is a very smart patient player that understands his roles on both ends of the ice. He works well with the puck and does a good job of moving it up ice.
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Profile Last Updated: February, 25th 2009
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