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Matt Dalton
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Birthday:
1986-07-04 |
Position:
G |
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Eligible for draft:
2004 |
Shoots:
Left |
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Drafted:
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Height:
6-1 |
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Acquired:
Free agent, 2009 |
Weight:
189 lbs. |
Prospect Talent Score
Probability of Success
- C
History
2008-09: In his sophomore season at Bemidji State University, Dalton helped lead his team to the 2009 Frozen Four. In 31 games, Dalton posted a 19-11-1 record, a 2.19 goals-against average, and a .921 save percentage. He signed a pro contract with the Bruins following the completion of his season.
2009-10: Spent most of the year with the ECHL Reading Royals, playing in 46 games for that club. He compiled a 22-20-4 record while posting a 3.47 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage. Dalton also played in 6 games for the AHL’s Providence Bruins, where he posted an 0-4-1 record, a 3.26 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage.
Read HF’s March 2010 feature on Dalton.
Talent Analysis
Dalton is a very competitive goaltender who plays his angles well and blocks more than absorbs the puck. He stays on his feet longer than a lot of modern goaltenders, but is still the most vulnerable up high.Has a very even keel about him and is a good teammate.
