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- Name: Dustin Kohn
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 195 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-02-02
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta
- Acquired: 46th overall, 2005 NHL Entry Draft by New York Islanders
- Playing In: Pro
Dustin Kohn
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
After playing a supporting role with the Calgary Hitmen in 2003-04, a season where he played both forward and defense, Dustin Kohn made a big impact from the blueline this season. On a defense that boasted a pair of first round selections from the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, Kohn quickly solidified his position on the club’s top pairing en route to tops amongst defensemen in scoring with 43 points in 71 games.
The improvement in Kohn’s game came at both ends of the ice. While the 6’1 defenseman saw his offensive output rise from just nine points one season ago, defensively Kohn became much more reliable as well. Involved in all special teams activity, Kohn saw a spike in confidence as the Hitmen coaching staff increased his ice time. Although the Edmonton, AB native finished just two points shy of finishing among the top ten defensemen in the league for total points, it was his top 50 finish in plus/minus that Kohn took even greater pride in.
It was both of these statistics that helped earn Kohn a position on Team Cherry in the CHL Top Prospects game, opening the eyes of many scouts. At the conclusion of the 2004-05 regular season, the Calgary Hitmen named Kohn the club’s top defenseman. His improvements didn’t go unnoticed by those outside of the organization either, as Kohn will get an opportunity to impress onlookers at the Canadian Junior Development Camp.
2005-06: Upon joining the Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL), the agile blueliner increased his offensive output from the first half of the season, while also improving his defensive game and that of those around him.
Kohn also was selected to play in the ADT Canada-Russia Challenge and scored two assists in the two games with the Western Hockey League Selects. His performance was good, but his lack of offensive production over the season was a major factor in being left off Team Canada in the IIHF Under 20 World Championships.
2006-07: Kohn played 61 games with the Brandon Wheat Kings of the WHL. He scored a total 50 points (5 goals, 45 assists) and compiled 75 penalty minutes.
Series of articles chronicling Kohn.
Talent Analysis
Skilled player, good skater, but work ethic has been an issue.
Future
Future Analysis Coming Soon...
Stats
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM |
| 2003-04 | Calgary Hitmen (WHL) | 52 | 3 | 6 | 9 | +3 | 13 |
| 2004 | Calgary Hitmen (WHL) | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004-05 | Calgary Hitmen (WHL) | 71 | 8 | 35 | 43 | +18 | 61 |
| 2005 | Calgary Hitmen (WHL) | 12 | 0 | 4 | 4 | +3 | 6 |
| 2005-06 | Calgary Hitmen (WHL) | 38 | 2 | 12 | 14 | +5 | 20 |
| 2005-06 | Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) | 31 | 2 | 13 | 15 | +8 | 30 |
| 2006 | Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) | 6 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -1 | 10 |
| 2006-07 | Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) | 61 | 5 | 45 | 50 | +23 | 77 |
| 2007 | Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) | 11 | 1 | 8 | 9 | +3 | 18 |
Profile Last Updated: March, 25th 2008
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