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- Name: Julian Melchiori
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 186 lbs
- Birthdate: 1991-12-06
- Eligible for Draft: 2010
- Drafted: 2010
- Hometown: Richmond Hill, Ontario
- Acquired: 3rd round (87th overall), 2010
- Playing In: CHL
Julian Melchiori
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2009-10: Played for the Newmarket Hurricanes of the CCHL. In 39 games, Melchiori scored 7 goals and added 16 assists for 23 points. In 20 playoff games for the Hurricanes, Melchiori scored 2 goals and added 9 assists for 11 points while registering a +6 rating. Melchiori is the nephew of former NHL player Mike Murphy.
2010-11: Melchiori played it safe in his first season with the Kitchener Rangers of the OHL, staying within his limitations and taking care of his own end first. Although he had been a top scoring blueliner within the OJHL, quarterbacking the power play for the Newmarket Hurricanes, and is believed to have a significant offensive upside, his rookie numbers of 1 goal and 18 assists in 63 games represent a game in transition.
Talent Analysis
Melchiori is a big, strong defenseman who can skate with the puck and who can play in all situations. He was used to getting a lot of ice time in Newmarket and will hope to do the same as he moves to college hockey at U Mass-Lowell. Melchiori should only improve as he grows and develops physically and continues to refine his game.
Future
Melchiori was signed to a pro contract and prior to the Jets preseason camp and, rather surprisingly, assigned to the St. John’s IceCaps of the AHL. The big blueliner has the frame and mobility for the pro game, however another season in the OHL would likely benefit his development as an offensive force.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: October, 19th 2011
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