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Player's Profile

  • Name: Joe Lavin
  • Position: D
  • Shoots: Left
  • Height: 6-1
  • Weight: 195 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1989-07-17
  • Eligible for Draft: 2007
  • Drafted: 2007
  • Hometown: Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
  • Acquired: 5th round (#126 overall), 2007
  • Playing In: NCAA

Joe Lavin

Prospect Grade: 6.5 D  (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: Sean Ruck

History

2004-05: Playing for the Boston Jr. Bruins of the Empire Junior Hockey League, the 6’1 defenseman recorded 55 points (11 goals, 44 assists) in 64 games. 

 

2005-06: In Lavin’s first season with the NTDP, Lavin played in 68 games for the U-17 team, recording 26 points (13 goals, 13 assists) and 50 PIM.  He was a member of the silver medal winning U-17 squad at the 2006 World U-17 Hockey Challenge where in seven games he recorded a goal and an assist.  He recorded a team leading six power play goals. 

 

2006-07: Lavin got off to a slow start playing for the U-18 team and his overall results failed to match expectations.  Coming of a 26-point season in which he led the U-17 team in power play goals, Lavin only recorded 10 points (two goals, eight assists) in 41 games.  Both of his goals were scored on the power play.  He also spent 40 minutes in the penalty box.  Lavin also seemed to struggle against NCAA opposition, recording no goals and only one assist in 20 games against NCAA opponents.  Lavin’s disappointing season was well documented by NHL Central Scouting.  His final ranking was only 165 overall, significantly lower than his mid-term ranking of 128.  He showed that he is capable of being a leader on the power play during his U-17 season.

Talent Analysis

Lavin is a strong skater with a quick release on the wrist shot.

Future

He will play for the Providence College Friars in 2007-08.

Stats

SEASON    TEAM                                       GP G A PTS +/- PIM
2005-06 USNTDP 37 8 10 18 NA 16
2006 USNTDP 12 3 2 5 NA 4
2006-07 USNTDP 18 1 8 9 NA 22
2007 USNTDP 6 0 2 2 NA 4

 

Profile Last Updated: October, 12th 2007

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