Player's Profile
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- Name: Joe Colborne
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-5
- Weight: 190 lbs
- Birthdate: 1990-01-30
- Eligible for Draft: 2008
- Drafted: 2008
- Hometown: Calgary, Alberta
- Acquired: 1st round (#16 overall), 2008
- Playing In: NCAA
Joe Colborne
Prospect Grade: 8.0 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2006-07: Played in 53 games and accumulated 20 goals and 28 assists. He was also instrumental in helping the Kodiaks win the A.J.H.L. title as well as the Doyle Cup. In the Summer of 2007 he participated in the Canadian National Men's Under-18 camp where he was one of only two Junior A players invited to attend.
2007-08: Played for Team Canada West for the World Junior A Challenge in Trail and Nelson, BC from November 5-11, 2007. Scored 3 goals and 4 assists for 7 points in 5 games and helped his team win the gold medal. Played in the 2007-08 CJAHL Top Prospects game. Finished second in AJHL scoring with 90 points (33 goals, 57 assists) and was named AJHL Playoff MVP. Scored a goal and added 4 assists for 5 points in 5 games at the RBC Cup. Was given the 2008 RBC Canadian Junior Hockey League Player of the Year award.
Talent Analysis
Has the size that every team dreams of but is still learning how to use it to his full advantage. The growth spurt is still relatively recent and so Colborne is still making the adjustment mentally that he can do much more than he believes he can from a physical perspective.
Decent skater but best asset apart from his size is his on ice vision and playmaking skills. He can finish and does possess an above average shot but he is a self-admitted pass-first player. Loves to control the puck on along the boards on the power play and find his teammates for gift goals.
Played the wing in Camrose but took most of the faceoffs and then would shift to the wing after the play had started. Some scouts have wondered if he might make a better center with his size and passing skills.
The knock on Colborne is his lack of physical grit; he's not a banger and he doesn't really drive to the net very often both of which he could do easily if he tried.
Comes from a wealthy family which some consider a flaw for some reason believing his committment isn't as deep as with other players. Hockey's Future does not believe this to be an issue. With excellent grades in school, Colborne has shown the dedication for personal improvement off the ice and his coach's do not question his determination on it.
Future
Will attend The University of Denver and play for the Pioneers beginning in 2008-09.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: August, 5th 2008
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