Player's Profile
- Name: Matias Sointu
- Position: RW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-10
- Weight: 154 lbs
- Birthdate: 1990-02-10
- Eligible for Draft: 2008
- Drafted: 2008
- Hometown: Tampere, Finland
- Acquired: 7th round (182nd overall), 2008
- Playing In: CHL
Matias Sointu
Prospect Grade: 6.5 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
Sointu saw his stock plummet during his draft year, from 27th among European skaters at the mid-term ranking. to a final ranking of 42nd.
2007-08: Sointu picked up where he left off last season, playing right wing for Ilves Tampere U18 (FIN). He skated in 10 games for the club, registering 14 points (8g+6a), before being moved up to the senior squad, where he would finish out the season. In the remaining 41 games, he netted 21 goals and had 19 assists, adding another three goals and a helper in five postseason games.
2008-09: Played only seven games in the U20 league for Ilves, scoring two points.
Talent Analysis
A forward with soft hands and natural goal scoring ability, Sointu has a slight frame. Sointu has good hockey vision to go along with his soft hands and, if he can overcome his size, could be an impact offensive player.
Future
Because of his slight build there are many questions as to whether his body can handle the rigors of North American hockey. He does have soft hands, however, and goal-scoring ability which should land him a job somewhere.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: November, 10th 2009
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