Player's Profile
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- Name: Justin Pogge
- Position: G
- Catches: Left
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 190 lbs
- Birthdate: 1986-04-22
- Eligible for Draft: 2004
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Ft. McMurray, Alberta
- Acquired: Selected by Toronto in the 3rd Round (90th Overall) in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft
- Playing In: Pro
Justin Pogge
Prospect Grade: 8.0 B (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
The Maple Leafs first pick in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. He won the starting job in Prince George during his rookie WHL season, supplanting fellow Leaf prospect Todd Ford, who was subsequently traded to Vancouver (WHL). Pogge was named as Prince George's Rookie of the Year for 2003-04, after not being selected in the WHL Entry Draft.
2005-06: His final season in the WHL was one to remember. He finished the campaign with 38 wins, just 10 losses, and six ties. Buoyed by 11 shutouts, Pogge finished the year with a 1.72 GAA and a .926 save percentage.
2006-07: After being treated with kid gloves during the first half of the season, splitting time with J.F. Racine, Pogge handled the majority of the workload when the Marlies were out of contention. Pogge saw time in 15 games from October to the end of December but from Jan. 5 on the crease was his, playing 33 games. In six March games down the stretch, Pogge posted a 2.13 GAA and a 3-2-1 record. Pogge finished the season with a 3.03 GAA and .896 save percentage in 48 games. As is the case with many rookie goaltenders, Pogge was spectacular on some nights and downright awful on others. He contrasted three shutouts with six games in which he gave up five or more goals.
Jason Menard & Scott Mitchell contributed to this profile
Talent Analysis
For such a tall goalie, Pogge moves very well in his crease. He handles the puck well, and has shown he can perform at a high level behind a very green blue-line crew. His composure and confidence should serve him well in the future.
Future
Will play his second professional season in 2007-08
Stats
| Year | Team | Record | GAA | Sv% | SO |
| 2003-04 | Prince George (WHL) | 17-18-2 | 2.83 | 0.900 | 3 |
Profile Last Updated: April, 26th 2008
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