Player's Profile
- Name: Derek Peltier
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 188 lbs
- Birthdate: 1985-03-14
- Eligible for Draft: 2003
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Plymounth, Minn.
- Acquired: 6th round, 184th overall, 2004 Entry Draft by Colorado
- Playing In: NCAA
Derek Peltier
Prospect Grade: 5.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Jeff Dahlia
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.
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.
Future
Peltier attends the University of Minnesota.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: November, 19th 2006
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