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  • Name: Drew Schiestel
  • Position: D
  • Shoots: Right
  • Height: 6-1
  • Weight: 180 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1989-03-09
  • Eligible for Draft: 2007
  • Drafted:
  • Hometown: Hamilton, Ontario
  • Acquired: 2nd round (59th overall), 2007 NHL Draft
  • Playing In: CHL

Drew Schiestel

Prospect Grade: 7.0 D  (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: HF Staff

History

A product of the Hamilton Reps AAA hockey program, Schiestel was taken in the third round (59th overall) of the 2005 OHL draft.  Schiestel (rhymes with pistol) was a surprise second round pick by the Sabres in the 2007 NHL amateur draft. Ranked much lower than 59th by almost every scouting agency, Schiestel’s draft status would have plummeted if not for his excellent showing in the OHL playoffs. Against Sudbury, Schiestel assisted on all four Mississauga goals in their 4-3 win. He tallied two assists in the other four playoff games and finished the series +3, a considerable upgrade from scoring 21 points in 66 games during the regular season.

Talent Analysis

 
Schiestel needs to fill out considerably before he can make the jump to the pro level. He has good patience and he uses his body well. He loves to join the rush but it gets him into trouble at times because he sometimes forces the play. He’s a risky player right now although he has a long time to learn the game. His puck skills need to improve before he can make the jump to the pro level. He needs to develop a mean streak and is often too passive in his own zone. He has a long reach and an even longer stride which could become his greatest asset as he develops further.

 

Future

Schiestel has to prove his playoff success was no fluke. Secondly he needs to fill out and thirdly he needs to improve his defensive intensity and puck skills. He’s got a long way to go before he will make an impact at the pro level but his skating stride and great hockey frame should take him a long way. 

Stats

SEASON   TEAM                                                                  GP G A PTS +/- PIM
2005-06 Mississauga IceDogs (OHL) 40 1 4 5 -10 42
2006-07 Mississauga IceDogs (OHL) 66 6 15 21 +13 40
2007 Mississauga IceDogs (OHL) 5 0 6 6 +3 2

 

Profile Last Updated: April, 27th 2008

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