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- Name: Kyle Turris
- Position: C
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 170 lbs
- Birthdate: 1989-08-14
- Eligible for Draft: 2007
- Drafted: 2007
- Hometown: New Westminster, British Columbia
- Acquired: 1st round, 3rd overall, 2007 NHL Entry Draft
- Playing In: NCAA
Kyle Turris
Prospect Grade: 9.0 B (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Jeff Dahlia
History
2005-06: Turris debuted as a BCHL rookie with the Burnaby Express, finishing the year with 33 goals and 33 assists for 72 points in 57 games. The season concluded with a fantastic performance in the nationally-televisions RBC Royal Bank Cup final.
2006-07: Touted as a likely first round pick heading into the season, Turris lit up the league for 66 goals and 55 assists including a pair of seven-point performances in just 53 games. He also played for Canada in the IIHF U18 World Championships, registering five points in six games.
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Talent Analysis
Turris is a dynamic player with all around great offensive skills. He skates well, handles the puck well and has an extremely accurate shot. He is dangerous every time he touches the puck in the offensive zone and he’s willing to take the shot himself or set up a teammate. He has very good endurance and knows how to avoid getting hit.
Future
Turris is playing at the University of Wisconsin for the 2007-08 season.
Stats
|
Season |
Team |
League |
GP |
G |
A |
PTS |
+/- |
PIM |
|
2005-06 |
Burnaby |
BCHL |
57 |
36 |
36 |
72 |
- |
32 |
|
Burnaby* |
BCHL |
20 |
10 |
13 |
23 |
- |
6 |
|
|
2006-07 |
Burnaby |
BCHL |
53 |
66 |
55 |
121 |
- |
83 |
|
Burnaby* |
BCHL |
14 |
12 |
14 |
26 |
- |
16 |
|
|
2007 |
Team Canada |
WJC U18 |
6 |
3 |
2 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
* = Playoffs
Profile Last Updated: October, 20th 2007
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