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  • Name: Jacob Lagace
  • Position: LW
  • Shoots: Left
  • Height: 5-10
  • Weight: 190 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1990-01-09
  • Eligible for Draft: 2008
  • Drafted: 2008
  • Hometown: Beloeil, Quebec
  • Acquired: 5th round (#134 overall), 2008
  • Playing In: CHL

Jacob Lagace

Prospect Grade: 0.0   (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: HF Staff

History

2007-08: It took Lagacé a little while to get going with Chicoutimi, as he was largely limited to fourth-line duty for the first month of the season. As he improved his decision-making, and began to utilize more of a physical game, Lagacé’s ice-time increased. And as his ice-time increased, so, too, did his production. The hard-nosed, strong-skating winger ended up posting 62 points in his rookie campaign, good enough to place him fourth among rookie scorers, seeing the bulk of his time on the top two scoring lines, and playing in all special teams situations (particularly in the second half of the season). His strong play and hard work was rewarded at season’s end when Lagacé was invited to play for Canada’s under-18 squad that ended up winning the gold medal. Lagacé notched three points and a plus-4 rating in seven tournament games. He also joined his teammate Deschamps on the league’s All-Rookie Team.

Talent Analysis

Lagacé displays a great work ethic on the ice, playing a game that is larger than his relatively small frame. He shows great maturity, and strong decision-making ability with the puck, possessing the ability to carry the puck, and an understanding as to when to make the pass. It remains to be seen if he will be able to play the same sort of game at the next level, as his relative lack of strength and small frame may inhibit his physical game.  An offensive forward who drives to the net and makes things happen with his rough-and-tumble style. Lagace’s in-your-face style dovetails nicely with his puck control abilities.

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Profile Last Updated: June, 28th 2008

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