Jordan Binnington
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Jordan Binnington

Hometown:

Richmond Hill Ontario

Team:

St. Louis Blues

Currently Playing In:

CHL

Birthday:

1993-07-11
Position:

G
Eligible for draft:

2011
Shoots:

Right
Drafted:

2011
Height:

6-2
Acquired:

3rd round (88th overall), 2011
Weight:

169 lbs.
Prospect Talent Score
7.0

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History

2008-09: Jordan Binnington played for the Vaughn Kings. Chosen in the second round, 40th overall, of the 2009 OHL Priority Selection by the Owen Sound Attack.

2009-10: Binnington's rookie season in the OHL was spent with the Owen Sound Attack. In 22 games for that team, Binnington compiled a 4.38 goals-against average and a .889 save percentage. He sported a record of 6-10-1-1 in his appearances.

2010-11: Played for the Owen Sound Attack, appearing in 46 games for that team. Binnington turned in a 3.05 goals-against average and a .899 save percentage. His record was 27-12-1-4 on the season.

2011-12: Binnington made his pro hockey debut – making a late April start for Peoria following his third OHL season with Owen Sound. He stopped 35 of 38 shots in a 4-2 loss at Chicago in his only game with the Rivermen. Binnington split the goaltending duties for Owen Sound with Rangers' prospect Scott Stajcer. He finished 21-17-1 with 1 shutout in 39 games and had a 2.99 goals against and .906 save percentage. Owen Sound finished third in the Midwest Division. Binnington played in two of five games in the playoffs against Kitchener and was 0-2 with a 5.00 goals against and .863 save percentage.

 

Talent Analysis

Binnington has very good net coverage, is strong in his crease and plays big even when down in the butterfly position. He has solid positional play, covers his angles well, has good rebound control and excellent leg extension along the ice. The lanky netminder has increased his lateral speed but there's still room for more improvement in order to play at the NHL level. The young goalie has starter potential in the NHL.

 

Future

Binnington will play his fourth season at the junior level in the OHL for the Owen Sound Attack and could be help his team get to the Memorial Cup again. He should get the opportunity to compete for a spot on Team Canada for the 2013 WJC tournament in Ufa, Russia.

 

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