Player's Profile
- Name: Eric Knodel
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-6
- Weight: 225 lbs
- Birthdate: 1990-06-08
- Eligible for Draft: 2009
- Drafted: 2009
- Hometown: West Chester, Pennsylvania
- Acquired: 5th round (128th overall), 2009
- Playing In: NCAA
Eric Knodel
Prospect Grade: 6.0 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2009-10: Played a season with Des Moines Buccaneers of the USHL. He scored three goals and 17 assists in 50 games with the team, before committing to New Hampshire for the next season.
2010-11: Knodel practiced with the University of New Hampshire as a freshman but did not see any action as the Wildcats' core six defensemen played all 39 games. New Hampshire was second in Hockey East during the regular season and reached the NCAA Northeast Regional Final.
Talent Analysis
Knodel possesses great size and strong skating ability. Although large, he’s not a huge physical presence, and relies more on proper stick positioning then punishing body checks. He jumps into the rush, and can provide good offensive from the point. Agility and coordination will be areas of focus moving forward, as will adjusting to the higher level of competition in the NCAA.
Future
Knodel was a healthy scratch throughout his first season with New Hampshire, and will look to secure a full-time spot as a sophomore in 2011-12.
Projection: Massive depth defender with offensive potential.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: December, 16th 2011
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