Player's Profile
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- Name: Joe Finley
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-7
- Weight: 252 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-06-29
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Edina, Minnesota
- Acquired: 27th overall, 2005 NHL Entry Draft by Washington
- Playing In: NCAA
Joe Finley
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: DJ Powers
History
The Edina, MN native wrapped up the 2004-05 season with 13 points (3 goals, 10 assists) in 55 appearances. Two of his three goals came on the power play. Finley also led the Stampede in penalty minutes with 181. He was a member of Team World in the 2005 USHL Prospects/All-Star game back in February.
2005-06: As a freshman with the University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux he quickly established himself as one of the team’s most reliable defenders. Finley appeared in 43 games for UND, but registered just three assists. He did, however, finish the season at +18 defensively and racked up 96 penalty minutes along the way. In the month of December, Finley fractured his arm during a game and even played a few more shifts before finally coming out of the contest. He then went on to miss only two games after the injury.
2006-07: Finley is not going to be a defenseman who puts up points. With one goal and six assists in 38 games, his job is to control the game defensively. His incredible size and aggressiveness have given him the ability to take control of a game from a defensive standpoint.
David Rathbun contributed to this profile
Talent Analysis
In addition to his enormous frame, Finley has tremendous focus and work ethic. He has steadily improved his overall game (in particular his puck handling and skating) leading into college. Finley is a surprisingly good skater for a 6’7 player. He is very agile, and has a heavy shot, although he rarely gets to use it.
Future
Right now in his development, Finley is still pretty raw and the Caps are likely to allow him to play out his collegiate eligibility before bringing him into the system. Finley will likely develop in Hershey for a season or two once he does turn pro.
Stats
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
| 2004-05 | Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) | 55 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 181 |
| 2005-06 | U. of North Dakota (WCHA) | 42 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 94 |
| 2006-07 | U. of North Dakota (WCHA) | 41 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 72 |
Profile Last Updated: March, 25th 2008
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