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Player's Profile

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  • Name: Juha Alen
  • Position: D
  • Shoots: Left
  • Height: 6-3
  • Weight: 220 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1981-10-25
  • Eligible for Draft: 2000
  • Drafted:
  • Hometown: Tampere, Finland
  • Acquired: via trade, March 2006
  • Playing In: Europe

Juha Alen

Prospect Grade: 4.0 B  (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: Matt MacInnis

History

In 2002-03, he finished second in scoring among all Wildcats defensemen with 23 points (4G, 19A). In addition he led the Wildcats in PIMs with 64 and his 19 assists co-led the team (along with fellow freshman, defenseman Jamie Milam). Alen left NMU early to sign with the Ducks.

Drafted 90th overall (3rd round) in the 2003 Draft round) by Anaheim

Talent Analysis

Alen is a defenceman who plays with some intensity and grit and also has lots of offensive potential. He has a hard shot and great size.

Needs to use his size more and get used to the speed of pro hockey

Future

Is currently playing in Finland and is not expected to return to North America at any point.

Stats

Year
Team
League
GP
G
A
Pts
PIM
2002-03
Northern Michigan
NCAA
40
4
19
23
64
2003-04
Cincinnati
AHL
59
2
3
5
64

 

Profile Last Updated: October, 13th 2007


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