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Player's Profile

  • Name: Kyle Quincey
  • Position: D
  • Shoots: Left
  • Height: 6-2
  • Weight: 191 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1985-08-12
  • Eligible for Draft: 2003
  • Drafted:
  • Hometown: Kleinburg, Ontario
  • Acquired: Detroit's 2nd choice (132nd overall) in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
  • Playing In: Pro

Kyle Quincey

Prospect Grade: 6.5 B  (About Prospect Grades)

History

Kyle Quincey spent his first season in the OHL with the London Knights after being drafted in the third round of the 2001 OHL draft. He played a safe stay-at-home type of hockey while contributing offensively as well. He finished the regular season with 6 goals and 18 points in 66 games. His playoff performance was even better. He scored 3 goals and 7 points in 14 games and was one of the best defensemen on the team.

2005-06: His first season as a pro and his first in Grand Rapids. He had an excellent rookie campaign, logging 7 goals, 26 assists, +15 and 107 penalty minutes in 70 games. Quincey’s playoff performance was unspectacular with only one assist in 16 games, a -7, and 27 penalty minutes.

February 2006 feature on Quincey

Talent Analysis

Quincey is a good sized defenseman who has good mobility. He is a good skater with solid lateral movement and good top speed. He has quick feet and plays aggressive, defensive-minded hockey. He works hard and is a true team player. He is strong and clears the zone effectively.

Future

He has matured added some bulk and is much more confident in his own end. He also shows solid puck moving skills and is now on the verge of being a full-fledged NHL defenseman.

Stats

Stats Coming Soon...

Profile Last Updated: April, 27th 2008


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