Player's Profile
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- Name: Kelsey Tessier
- Position: C
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 5-9
- Weight: 168 lbs
- Birthdate: 1990-01-16
- Eligible for Draft: 2008
- Drafted: 2008
- Hometown: Fredricton, New Brunswick
- Acquired: 4th round (110th overall), 2008
- Playing In: CHL
Kelsey Tessier
Prospect Grade: 7.0 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2007-08: In 68 games, Tessier recorded 36 goals and 81 points, leading the Quebec Remparts in the process. He finished 15th in the QMJHL scoring race and finished among the league’s top-20 in plus/minus (+19) and power-play goals (13). Tessier led the Remparts in playoff goals (8) and points (15) while finishing second on the team with seven postseason assists. He participated in the 2008 CHL Top Prospects Game, recording one assist in the match. He served as an alternate captain for Team Canada at the 2007 Under-18 Memorial of Ivan Hlinka Tournament.
Talent Analysis
A diminutive offensive forward, Tessier makes up for his lack of size with pure determination. With patience and poise with the puck, Tessier’s heads-up play and on-ice awareness is top notch. He has the ability to set up and finish plays and also displays the enthusiasm to fight for positioning amongst larger players. However, he’s not always quick enough to get himself out of trouble and as a result, he wore down as the season went on and the physical toll accumulated.
This speedy center was projected to go as high as the second round in the NHL draft, but for unknown reasons he slipped to the fourth round. His size and ability to fight through checks has been questioned, but that’s not a major concern to the Avalanche’s scouting staff.
“Definitely, (a player’s size) is not as important as it used to be,” said Hampson. “In Tessier’s case, he’s the ultimate competitor.”
Colorado likes his soft hands and goal scoring ability, as well as his desire to compete.
“He plays a lot bigger than his stature, never stops and he’s a smart player,” said Hampson. “There’s always room for guys with his heart and character.”
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Profile Last Updated: February, 25th 2009
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