Keven Veilleux
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Birthday:
1989-06-27 |
Position:
C |
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Eligible for draft:
2007 |
Shoots:
Right |
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Drafted:
2007 |
Height:
6-5 |
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Acquired:
2nd round (51st overall), 2007 |
Weight:
215 lbs. |
Prospect Talent Score
Probability of Success
- D
2007-08: After a slow start that saw him score only 10 goals in 42 games the tall center was traded from Victoriaville to Rimouski where he scored 7 goals and posted 15 assists in his final nineteen games. After his QMJHL season ended, Veilleux signed an amateur tryout contract with the Penguins AHL affiliate.
2008-09: His final season in the Q was riddled with injuries but saw his numbers leap forward with 48 points in 29 games. He continued his strong play into the playoffs with 19 points in 13 games.
2009-10: Veilleux, again, faced injuries problems, only appearing in nine games with Wilkes-Barres, scoring three points.
2010-11: In a relatively healthy season Veilleux managed 12 goals and 24 assists in 66 games. He also managed 122 penalty minutes.
