Player's Profile
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- Name: Karl Alzner
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 205 lbs
- Birthdate: 1988-09-24
- Eligible for Draft: 2007
- Drafted: 2007
- Hometown: Burnaby, British Columbia
- Acquired: 1st round (5th overall), 2007 by WAS
- Playing In: Pro
Karl Alzner
Prospect Grade: 7.5 B (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
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2006-07: A member of Team WHL for the Canada/Russia Challenge, Alzner looked solid as a puck carrier and was able to slow down the play in the defending zone to buy time for the breakout to develop. At the WJC, the 6'2, 210-pound blueliner played sparingly as the tournament progressed, although he looks to be a mainstay on the squad for next year. With the Hitmen winning a pair off playoff series before being eliminated by the Medicine Hat Tigers, Alzner gained valuable post-season experience.
2007-08: Alzner won a slew of well deserved honors in the 2007-08 season with his impressive play with Calgary (WHL). He was named to the Canadian Major Junior First All-Star Team and was awarded the Canadian Major Junior Defensemen of the Year honor. He was also chosen as the WHL Player of the Year, the WHL Defenseman of the Year and was named to the WHL East First All-Star Team. He served as the captain of Calgary, where he played in 60 games and had 36 points (7+29) and only 15 PIM. He finished the season with a +26 rating. He started off the season right, recording two assists in the season opener against Red Deer on Sept. 21. He registered eight multi-point games during the season, including a three-point game (1+2) against Brandon on Jan. 27. In 16 playoff games, Alzner recorded eight points (6+2) and tied for the team lead in defensemen playoff goals and ranked second in points by a defenseman. He also represented Canada in the 2007 Canada-Russia Super Series. Signed with Washington in May of 2008.
Talent Analysis
Good mobility and defensive awareness. Does not have the offensive ability of other top defensemen, however.
Future
He projects as a top-four defenseman.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: February, 28th 2010
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