Player's Profile
- Name: Levi Nelson
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 181 lbs
- Birthdate: 1988-04-28
- Eligible for Draft: 2006
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Calgary, Alberta
- Acquired: 6th round (#158 overall), 2006
- Playing In: CHL
Levi Nelson
Prospect Grade: 6.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2004-05: Nelson started the season playing in the AMHL with the Calgary North Stars. He compiled 29 points (13 goals, 16 assists) in 32 games before making the jump to the WHL. He played in two games for the Broncos, recording one goal.
2005-06: Nelson had a tremendous rookie season for the Broncos. He finished second on the team in goals (21), fourth in points (38) , fourth in power play goals (7), third in power play assists (8), and third in points per game (.6) in 63 games. He was also tied for the team lead in game winning goals with three. He was in the top 15 for the entire league in rookie scoring and goals. He was named the Broncos rookie of the year. After the WHL season ended, Nelson was named to Team Canada’s bronze medal winning team at the 2006 IIHF World U-18 Championships. He played in all seven games, but failed to record a point. He finished the tournament with 10 PIM and a +/- of 1.
2006-07: The postseason ended in six games for the Swift Current Broncos, and Bruins prospect Levi Nelson tied with center Jeremy Schenderling as the top playoff scorers on the team at seven points in six games. Nelson, in his second full season with the Broncos, led the team in scoring for much of the regular season, which he finished out at 52 points (18 goals, 34 assists) in 66 games. During the 2006-07 season, he served as one of his team’s alternate captains, and won the Broncos’ leading scorer, King of the Road and Fan Favorite awards. He signed an ATO with the Providence Bruins following the conclusion of Swift Current’s season.
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Talent Analysis
Nelson is a talented and feisty playmaking center who demonstrates excellent puck control and good skating ability. His dedication to the game and tremendous work ethic make him an invaluable teammate.
Future
Many players put up respectable numbers at the junior level, and Nelson is no exception. He has the intangibles to become a successful pro, though if he makes it that far, he's not likely to be a prolific scorer at the NHL level.
Stats
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM |
| 2004-05 | Swift Current Broncos (WHL) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 0 |
| 2005-06 | Swift Current Broncos (WHL) | 63 | 21 | 17 | 38 | -17 | 63 |
| 2006 * | Swift Current Broncos (WHL) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 4 |
| 2006-07 | Swift Current Broncos (WHL) | 66 | 18 | 34 | 52 | -6 | 125 |
Profile Last Updated: July, 5th 2007
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