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Player's Profile

  • Name: Kevin Shattenkirk
  • Position: D
  • Shoots: Right
  • Height: 5-11
  • Weight: 193 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1989-01-29
  • Eligible for Draft: 2007
  • Drafted: 2007
  • Hometown: New Rochelle, New York
  • Acquired: 1st round (#14 overall), 2007
  • Playing In: NCAA

Kevin Shattenkirk

Prospect Grade: 8.0 C  (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: Sean Ruck

History

2004-05: Playing for the Brunswick School (Connecticut), the offensively minded defenseman Shattenkirk recorded 28 points (10 goals, 18 assists) in just 22 games.

 

2005-06: Standing at just 5’11 and weighing in at just 193 LBS, Shattenkirk set out to establish himself as a capable offensive defenseman despite his size.  He did so during his first season with the US NTDP.  Playing in 53 games for the U-17 team, Shattenkirk finished the season with 33 points (13 goals, 20 assists), and 31 PIM.  He also helped the U-17 team capture the silver medal at the Under-17 Hockey Challenge by totaling seven points (four goals, three assists) in seven games.

 

2006-07: Shattenkirk was given the honor of being named the captain of the U-18 NTDP squad.  He also served as the captain for the silver medal winning United States U-18 team at the IIHF U-18 World Championships.  In 48 games for the NTDP, Shattenkirk recorded 34 points (12 goals, 22 assists) as well as 60 PIM.  He led all NTDP defenseman in goals, assists, points, PPG, and GWG.  He participated in 23 games against NCAA opposition in which he recorded 13 points (three goals, 10 assists).  His 10 assists were third most for any player on the NTDP.  As a member of the silver medal winning IIHF U-18 squad, Shattenkirk was named as the tournaments best defenseman and was named to the All-Tournament team.  He finished the tournament with five points (one goal, four assists) and two PIM.  Shattenkirk enters the 2007 NHL Entry Draft ranked 34th overall by NHL Central Scouting, 21 spots lower than his mid-term ranking of 13th overall.  He is the 12th highest-ranking defenseman according to NHL Central Scouting.

Talent Analysis

Shattenkirk is an excellent leader who is very talented offensively.  He has a deceptively strong shot, and has very good ice vision.

Future

Attends Boston University.

Stats

SEASON    TEAM                                        GP G A PTS +/- PIM
2005-06 USNTDP 28 6 9 15 NA 17
2006 USNTDP 12 3 7 10 NA 10
2006-07 USNTDP 14 5 8 13 NA 26

 

Profile Last Updated: October, 14th 2007

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