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Joel Broda

Hometown:

Prince Albert Saskatchewan

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Birthday: 1989-11-24	Position: C
Eligible for draft: 2008	Shoots: Left
Drafted: 2008	Height: 6-1
Acquired: Free agent signing, 2010	Weight: 200 lbs.

Prospect Talent Score

6.5

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History

2007-08: Broda ranked third on Moose Jaw (WHL) in goals (30) and fourth in points (53). He combined for 73 games between Tri-City and Moose Jaw. Drafted by the Washington Capitals in the 5th round (144th overall) of the 2008 NHL Draft.

2008-09: Broda went from being the top scorer on a last-place club to competing for the WHL championship after a mid-season trade from Moose Jaw to Calgary. He scored 36 goals with 12 assists and was +7 in 39 games with Moose Jaw prior to the trade. In 28 regular season games with Calgary he was +20 with 17 goals and 22 assists as the Hitmen finished first in the Central Division. Broda led Calgary in scoring with 11 goals with 13 assists in 18 playoff games and was +5 as the Hitmen reached the WHL finals. He was named to the WHL East Second All-Star team.

2009-10: Broda returned to Calgary for an overage season with the Hitmen following Capitals' camp. He scored a team-leading 39 goals with 34 assists in 66 games as the Hitmen finished with the WHL's best record during the season and won the league playoff title. Broda scored 23 of his 39 goals on the power play, which partially explains his -1 plus/minus. Broda scored 13 goals with 4 assists and was +5 in 23 playoff games and added 2 goals with 1 assist in three games at the Memorial Cup. Broda was not signed by the Capitals and became an unrestricted free agent; signing a three-year, entry level contract with Minnesota in July 2010.

2010-11: Broda split his first pro season between the Wild's AHL and ECHL affiliates; skating for Houston and Bakersfield, respectively. After spending the first two months with Houston, seeing limited ice time, Broda was sent to Bakersfiled to play for the Condors, making four cameo appearances with the Aeros in the second half. In 22 games with the Aeros he scored 5 goals with 2 assists and was -2 with 16 PMs. Broda scored at nearly a point-per-game pace during his tenure with the Condors and was selected to play in the ECHL All-Star Game. In 32 regular season games he scored 17 goals with 13 assists and was +9 with 39 PMs. Broda had one assist and was -2 in the Condors' four-game playoff series with Victoria.

2011-12: Broda spent the entire year with Wild AHL affiliate Houston in his second pro season. Broda provided supplemental scoring and some physical play for the Aeros. He scored 14 goals with 13 assists and was minus-seven in 72 games. His 59 penalty minutes were fourth-most on the Aeros. Houston finished fourth in the West Division; falling to Oklahoma City in four games in a best-of-five first round playoff series. Broda had 1 assist and was minus-two with 2 penalty minutes in four playoff games.

Talent Analysis

Goal scorer with average size.

News & Features

2008 NHL Draft produced two key players for Washington Capitals

by Eric Scheib

February 19th, 2013

Braden Holtby and John Carlson - Washington Capitals

Photo: Braden Holtby (left) and John Carlson (right) were both selected in the 2008 NHL Draft by the Washington Capitals. (Courtesy of Will Schneekloth/Icon SMI)

Any draft that produces a top line defensemen and a starting goalie with great potential should be considered a success. For the Washington Capitals, the 2008 NHL Draft produced stalwart defenseman John Carlson and platoon starter Braden Holtby.

Minnesota Wild’s minor league system the envy of the NHL

by Peter Prohaska

January 21st, 2013

Photo: Defenseman Jonas Brodin, who has missed most of the first half of the season with a broken collarbone, is one of the high-profile prospects making their debut in Houston this season. (courtesy of Juan DeLeon/Icon SMI)

Although many people in and around the world of hockey were negatively affected by the 2012 NHL lockout, the Minnesota Wild was no doubt one team that saw a silver lining. With a cluster of players around the same age needing a developmental year or three in the AHL, the lockout saved the team from hard personnel decisions while also giving these young players a great opportunity to learn to play the pro game together at a high level of competition.

Minnesota Wild’s prospect pool boasts top-end talent and character

by Peter Prohaska

November 9th, 2012

Photo: Johan Larsson is one of the many top prospects spending the 2012-13 season with the AHL's Houston Aeros. (courtesy of Juan DeLeon/Icon SMI)

The Wild is still in the midst of a controlled rebuilding process. While the team has added immediate help at the NHL level for some areas of deficiency, most notably an elite top-pairing defenseman in Ryan Suter, an underrated top-four defenseman in Tom Gilbert, and an all-star scoring winger in Zach Parise, a few barren years at the draft kept the team from contention recently. Very strong drafts in 2010 and 2011, punctuated by the trade for Charlie Coyle, have put the team in excellent shape to be contenders soon. The core might be able to take advantage of the NHL lockout to grow together at the AHL level. Part of the Minnesota mentality is knowing there is a long winter ahead to test for weaknesses. With luck, this group of prospects will emerge strong and battle-tested.

Minor-league prospects for Minnesota Wild seeing lots of NHL action

by Peter Prohaska

January 1st, 2012

Photo: Darcy Kuemper is one of two immensely talented young goaltenders currently playing in the Wild's minor-league system. (Photo courtesy of Ken McKenna/HF)

Last year's Aeros team came up just short in the Calder Cup finals but has built off that deep playoff run to come out strong again. Despite losing a number of key pieces to the Wild or free agency, veteran head coach John Torchetti has the team contending from the get-go. An infusion of skill and continued growth from key prospects has provided that continuity so essential to establishing the franchise's foundation for years to come. That despite the fact almost every prospect has seen a call-up. This year has gradually turned into a revolving tryout for many of the team's talented prospects.

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