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Player's Profile

  • Name: Greg Moore
  • Position: RW
  • Shoots: Right
  • Height: 6-1
  • Weight: 206 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1984-03-26
  • Eligible for Draft: 2002
  • Drafted:
  • Hometown: Lisbon, Maine
  • Acquired: via trade with the Calgary Flames
  • Playing In: Pro

Greg Moore

Prospect Grade: 6.5 B  (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: Leslie Treff

History

Greg Moore played his first two seasons of high school hockey in Maine at St. Dom’s High School. He then moved on to finish his last two high school seasons in Michigan. With the United States NTDP in 2001-2002, he recorded 37 points in 53 games.

Originally drafted by the Calgary Flames with their fifth round selection, 143rd overall, in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, Greg Moore was then moved on to the New York Rangers in a four player trade including Chris Simon, Blair Betts, and Jamie McLennan.

Moore returned home to play for the University of Maine for his four-year college career. He excelled as a freshman for the Black Bears scoring 9 goals and exhibiting strong defensive zone play, and in his sophomore season, Moore almost doubled his goal output to 15.

2005-06: Although in his third season at Maine, Moore only matched his sophomore year numbers, in his senior 2005-06 season, Moore became a collegiate star. He appeared in 42 games and was the team's leading scorer with 28 goals and 17 assists. Moore served as captain of the Black Bears' team, earned Hockey East All-Star honors and was a Hobey Baker finalist. He finished the season with the AHL Hartford Wolf Pack, and in 13 post-season games, Moore recorded 2 goals and 5 assists.

2006-07: After an excellent Rangers' training camp in the Fall of 2006, Moore was one of the last rookie players to be reassigned to the AHL to begin the 2006-07 season. He quickly became known for being defensively responsible, and played on the penalty kill regularly last season. Relegated to the third line, Moore did not play with top offensive linemates during the 2006-07 season.

2007-08: Moore has become one of the top players with the Wolf Pack this season. Although that is surely because of injury to some of the team's top offensive threats. Moore does have offensive skill and, when combined with his solid defensive play, he is showing that his senior season at Maine was no fluke.

Talent Analysis

Moore is a strong skater and a very hard worker. His work ethic and competitive nature are two of his best qualities. Moore displays all the characteristics of a solid two-way forward. His offensive upside isn’t the greatest, but he does have enough offense to get by. His hard defensive zone work and coverage makes up for the lack of offensive ability.

Future

Moore was successful at every amateur level in which he has skated, and with his increased on-ice maturity over this past year, he has already seen one call-up to the Rangers’ NHL team this fall. He does have the chance to fill a slot as a role player on an NHL club, but whether or not that will be with the Rangers remains to be seen.

Stats

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Profile Last Updated: April, 7th 2008

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