Player's Profile
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- Name: Drew Leblanc
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-10
- Weight: 183 lbs
- Birthdate: 1989-06-29
- Eligible for Draft: 2009
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Hernmantown, Minnesota
- Acquired:
- Playing In: NCAA
Drew Leblanc
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2006-07: Played as a junior for Hermantown H.S. where he came back and set a new high for points in a season with 90 (he set the record the year before with 83 points). Left Hermantown program ranked second in career points (199), third in goals scored (79) and first for assists (120). After high school, LeBlanc joined Chicago in the USHL for the remainder of the season. He was NHL draft eligible, but wasn’t selected in Columbus.
2007-08: Returned to the Steel for his first full season in the USHL. Played for Team USA at the 2007 World Junior A Challenge. Named to Eastern Division team for the USHL Prospects/All-Star Game.
Talent Analysis
LeBlanc has taken steps to improve his game at the USHL level. There was never a question about is talent and ability, however he needed time to adjust to the level of play. Has a good shoot but is noted as a skilled playmaking forward with good vision and poise in the offensive zone. There were issues with a sense of urgency in his game and toughness. Both aspects have been addressed and LeBlanc has become effective and extremely strong on the puck. He has learned to use his body more, which has helped him become just that more dangerous on the attack. He is very responsible on the defensive side of the game, as he’s one of the top penalty-killers for the Steel. He also sees time with the top powerplay unit. Has good speed and can take off when need be and work through traffic.
Future
Attends St. Cloud State.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: June, 27th 2009
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