Prospect Evan Rankin Player Profile

Player's Profile

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Name: Evan Rankin
Position: C
Shoots:
Height: 6-1
Weight: 186 lbs
Birthdate: 1986-03-28
Eligible for Draft: 2004
Drafted:
Hometown: Portage, Michigan
Acquired: Eligible for the 2005 NHL Entry Draft
Playing In: NCAA

Evan Rankin

Profile Contributed By: DJ Powers

History

This season, the University of Notre Dame struggled mightily to match the outstanding performance of their previous season. However, they have an outstanding group of young talent on the team that should help them turn things around this coming fall. Among this group is freshman Evan Rankin. The Portage, Michigan native led all Notre Dame rookies in scoring with ten points (five goals, five assists) in 36 appearances. His five goals were second on the team. Rankin also finished the season fifth on the team in penalty minutes with 49.

Talent Analysis

Rankin is a forward who combines great offensive abilities with grittiness. He’s a fiery competitor who isn’t afraid to mix things up with the opposition. He is strong on his skates and moves well through traffic. Rankin has great instincts and vision. He also has a good, hard shot. One of Rankin’s greatest attributes is his superb play around the net. He can be the perennial thorn in the opposing goaltender’s side. He has shown that he’s willing to pay the price in front of the opposition’s net to score a goal or to get possession of loose pucks. Rankin also possesses a very good work ethic. One area where Rankin could be more involved is on the defensive side of the game.