Player's Profile
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- Name: Matt Halischuk
- Position: RW
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 173 lbs
- Birthdate: 1988-06-01
- Eligible for Draft: 2007
- Drafted: 2007
- Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
- Acquired: 4th round (#117 overall), 2007
- Playing In: CHL
Matt Halischuk
Prospect Grade: 6.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Jared Ramsden
History
2005-06: After seeing limited action with the Toronto St. Michaels Majors in 2004-05, Halishcuk got more ice time and as a result, saw his numbers increase significantly. He scored 13 goals and 18 assists in 61 games.
2006-07: In his first season with the Kitchener Rangers after two years with St. Mike's, Halischuk posted breakout numbers in his third OHL season, leading the Rangers in scoring with 33 goals and 33 assists and also recording a +11 rating to go along with 66 PIM’s in 67 games. He parlayed his breakout season into getting himself selected by the New Jersey Devils in the fifth round of the 2007 NHL Draft.
Talent Analysis
Standing at only 5’10, 173 lbs, Halischuk’s small stature likely caused many teams to shy away from drafting him. What he lacks in size, he more than makes up for with energy and hard work. He’s a good skater and as evidenced by his 33 goals last season, has good hands and is more than adept at putting the puck in the net. He’s also a stalwart on the penalty kill.
With the size issue, also comes the strength issue and that is something Halischuk will likely have to battle for his entire career. While today’s NHL is geared more towards speed and skill, you still need to have enough strength to not get pushed around.
Future
Halischuk is a character player and is somewhat comparable to current Devil prospect David Clarkson, only less physical.
Stats
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM |
| 2004-05 | Toronto St. Mike's Majors (OHL) | 30 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -6 | 4 |
| 2005-06 | Toronto St. Mike's Majors (OHL) | 61 | 13 | 18 | 31 | -2 | 16 |
| 2006 | Toronto St. Mike's Majors (OHL) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
| 2006-07 | Kitchener Rangers (OHL) | 67 | 33 | 33 | 66 | +11 | 20 |
| 2007 | Kitchener Rangers (OHL) | 9 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 10 |
Profile Last Updated: March, 13th 2008
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