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- Name: Mark Fayne
- Position: D
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 220 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-05-15
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Nashua, New Hampshire
- Acquired: NJ's 5th Round Pick (155th) in 2005
- Playing In: NCAA
Mark Fayne
Prospect Grade: 6.5 B (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Jared Ramsden
History
2004-05: Fayne played high school hockey for Noble and Greenough during the 2004-05 season. He also showed his athletic ability by playing football as well as hockey. He caught the eye of the New Jersey Devils who drafted him in the fifth round of the 2005 NHL Draft.
2005-06: Fayne served as team captain for Noble and Greenough and had a great 2005-06 season. In 31 contests, Fayne racked up nine goals and 23 assists for 32 points. In recognition of his season, Fayne was named to the Division 1 East All-New England Team and also was named Independent School League Most Valuable Player.
2006-07: Fayne enjoyed a stellar rookie campaign that saw him playing in all 36 games for the Friars this season. The Sagamore Beach, MA native was second on the Providence roster in rookie scoring with 12 points (five goals, seven assists). He also ranked second on the team with 43 penalty minutes. Fayne’s 12 points led Hockey East in rookie scoring among defensemen. He capped his freshman year with a selection to the Hockey East All-Rookie Team. Fayne was also named the recipient of the team’s Rev. Herman Schneider Award as the Most Valuable Freshman as well as the Ron Wilson Best Defensive Player Award.
DJ Powers contributed to this profile
Talent Analysis
Fayne is a powerful yet mobile defenseman, who is solid at both ends of the ice. He’s skates very well for his size but could stand to improve his foot speed. Fayne utilizes his large frame and long reach quite effectively both offensively and defensively. He is strong on skates and transitions well. Fayne possesses a powerful shot with a quick release. His blistering wristshot is particularly noteworthy.
Fayne does an outstanding job of staying with opposing forwards, taking care of his own end and doesn’t shy away from delivering some solid checks. He could stand to be more aggressive in his play around his own net. Fayne’s outstanding passing ability also makes him quite good on the power play. In his first season at Providence College, Fayne was utilized in a virtually all situations and as his development progresses, many of his weaknesses should improve as well.
Future
Fayne is really starting to make a name for himself, as he has become one of the top defense prospects in the organization after only one full season in the NCAA. As he continues to get stronger and gain experience, he should only get better. While he may not max out as a top pairing type of guy, at this point it appears as though he should develop into a middle pairing defenseman with the ability to contribute offensively. He will return to Providence for year two of the college hockey experience.
Stats
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM |
| 2003-04 | Nobles & Greenough (USHS) | 20 |
3 |
5 |
8 |
--- | 14 |
| 2004-05 | Nobles & Greenough (USHS) | 24 |
1 |
17 | 18 | --- | 16 |
| 2005-06 | Nobles & Greenough (USHS) |
29 | 10 |
24 |
34 |
--- | --- |
| 2006-07 | Providence College (HE) | 36 |
5 |
7 |
12 | --- | 43 |
Profile Last Updated: March, 13th 2008
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