Player's Profile
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- Name: Justin Abdelkader
- Position: LW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 195 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-02-25
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Muskegon, Michigan
- Acquired: 42nd overall, 2005 NHL Entry Draft by Detroit
- Playing In: NCAA
Justin Abdelkader
Prospect Grade: 6.5 B (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: DJ Powers
History
The Muskegon, MI native was a key contributor to the success of the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders and their capturing of the Clark Cup (USHL Championship) last season. He finished tied for third on the team in scoring with 52 points (27 goals, 25 assists) in 60 appearances. He was also a member of Team USHL at the 2005 USHL Prospects/All-Star game. Prior to his arrival in Cedar Rapids, Abdelkader played for Muskegon Mona Shores High School where he was named the 2004 recipient of Michigan’s Mr. Hockey Award, which recognizes the top high school player in the state.
Talent Analysis
Cedar Rapids head coach Mark Carlson’s insights on Abdelkader: “Justin is an excellent skater. He has a great release, good shot and is very good around the offensive net. He’s a good two-way forward who plays well at both ends of the ice. He is also physical. Justin is a very coachable player who is of tremendous character. For Justin to be successful at the next level, I don’t think that he needs to grow more into his 6’1/195 lbs body as much as just the whole maturation process.”
Future
Turning pro for 2008-09.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: April, 27th 2008
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