Player's Profile
- Name: Derek Rodwell
- Position: LW
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 190 lbs
- Birthdate: 1990-07-08
- Eligible for Draft: 2009
- Drafted: 2009
- Hometown: Taber, Alberta
- Acquired: 5th round (144th overall), 2009
- Playing In: NCAA
Derek Rodwell
Prospect Grade: 6.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2008-09: Rodwell completed his second season with the AJHL's Okotoks Oilersimproved his totals across the board, scoring 17 goals,12 assists and 69 PIM's in 41 games. Had he not missed time this season due to injury, his numbers likely would have been even better, as he spent most of the season playing on the Oilers second line. He was chosen by the Devils in the 5th round of the 2009 NHL draft.
2009-10: This would be Rodwell’s last season in the AJHL, tallying 18 goals and 53 points with Okotok. He would also add 9 points in 11 playoff games.
2010-11: Rodwell skated in 39 of 44 games for the University of North Dakota as a freshman. Playing in mostly a lower line checking role for a high-powered Fighting Sioux team that won the WCHA's regular season and playoff titles, Rodwell scored 5 goals with 4 assists and was +2 with 20 PMs. North Dakota reached the Frozen Four semifinals before falling to Michigan, 2-0.
Talent Analysis
Solidly built and still growing into his frame, Rodwell's bread and butter is his strong skating and willingness to get involved physically. He buzzes around the ice with an abundance of energy and in general, can be quite difficult to play against. Those skills also allow to be an effective fore-checker. He does possess some offensive skill, albeit it is somewhat limited. He's the type of player that thrives going to the net hard and battling for loose pucks and rebounds.
Future
Rodwell's style of play and eventual long-term upside is similar to that of Mike Hoeffel. He's likely to max out his remaining college eligibility at North Dakota as the Devils have no need to rush him at this time.
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Profile Last Updated: October, 28th 2011
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