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- Name: Max Gardiner
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 176 lbs
- Birthdate: 1992-05-07
- Eligible for Draft: 2010
- Drafted: 2010
- Hometown: Edina, Minnesota
- Acquired: 3rd round (74th overall), 2010
- Playing In: NCAA
Max Gardiner
Prospect Grade: 7.0 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2009-10: Played for Minnetonka (MN) High School. In 23 games for the Skippers, Gardiner scored 22 goals and added 32 assists for 54 points on the season. He registered a +35 rating for the season. Gardiner was a finalist for the Mr. Hockey Award given to Minnesota's top high school hockey player. Brother of Anaheim Ducks prospect, Jake Gardiner.
2010-11: Gardiner made the jump directly from Minnesota HS hockey to the NCAA, appearing in 17 games for the University of Minnesota as an 18-year-old freshman. He scored 1 goal with 2 assists and was -3 with 24 PMs for the Gophers. Minnesota finished a disappointing fifth in the WCHA and missed the NCAA tournament after falling to Alaska-Anchorage in the first round of the WCHA playoffs.
Talent Analysis
Gardiner has offensive skill combined with a good compete level. He is more of a playmaker than a goal-scorer. It remains to be seen if his offensive game will advance at the pro level, but he has some potential as a power forward if he improves his overall strength.
Future
Playing for the University of Minnesota.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: January, 11th 2012
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