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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: 5th round (155th overall), 2005
- Playing In: NCAA
Mark Fayne
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
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.
2007-08: Fayne was one of the keys to Providence College's successful 2007-08 season. What Fayne lacked in offensive production this season (two goals, four assists in 36 games), he made up for in his vastly improved defensive zone coverage and transition game. Nowhere was that more evident than in his reads and reaction to developing plays. He also utilized his size, strength and toughness more advantageously. His noticeably stronger frame allowed him to contain opposing players more effectively and he added power to his strides without slowing him down.
2008-09: Another year, another what you see is what you get season from Fayne at Providence College. In 33 games in his junior season, he recorded four goals and five assists, to go along with 30 PIM's. His -12 rating is more of a reflection of the team he played on than his overall play.
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's size and strength obviously stand out. His unspectacular play doesn't get much fanfare, and while he's never going to be a guy who stands out, he's the type of defenseman teams need to succeed. He will return to Providence for his senior season this year, and should be able to earn himself a contract from the Devils and turn pro for the 2010-11 season. He could be anywhere from a bottom pairing to a fourth defenseman depending on his development at the next level.
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Profile Last Updated: October, 31st 2009
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