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: Junior
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.
Talent Analysis
Rodwell is the type of player who often seems to be in the right spot at the right time. He's not afraid to crash the net to pounce on loose pucks and rebounds, while creating havoc for opposing goaltenders. He enjoys the physical aspect of the game, but sometimes plays a little too reckless, something that he will learn to curb as he matures as a player. He is an above average skater who has good hands and also excels killing penalties.
Future
As he grows into his body and fills out his frame, Rodwell has the potential to emerge into a mid-tier power forward down the road. With his solid skating ability and fearlessness driving to the net, those are traits that should continue to serve him well in his final season with Okotoks. He will be attending the University of North Dakota starting in 2010-11.
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Profile Last Updated: November, 3rd 2009
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