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  • Name: Max Nicastro
  • Position: D
  • Shoots: Right
  • Height: 6-3
  • Weight: 210 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1990-03-02
  • Eligible for Draft: 2008
  • Drafted: 2008
  • Hometown: Thousand Oaks, California
  • Acquired: 3rd round (91st overall), 2008
  • Playing In: NCAA

Max Nicastro

Prospect Grade: 6.5 C  (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: HF Staff

History

2006-07: Played for the LA Junior Kings Midget AAA U-18 team. Selected by the Indiana Ice in the 6th round of the 2006 USHL Entry Draft with the 68th overall pick. The Ice traded his rights to the Chicago Steel at the trade deadline.

2007-08: In his second season with the Chicago Steel (USHL), Nicastro recorded 20 points (6g+14a) in 58 appearances. He racked up another goal and two assists in seven postseason games with the club.  Played for Team USA at the 2007 World Junior A Challenge.

2008-09: Nicastro played a second year at the junior level with the Chicago Steel in the USHL. In 57 games, the blueliner scored 9 goals, 22 assists for 31 points. He also added 84 PIMs.

2009-10: As a freshman at Boston University, Nicastro scored 3 goals, 12 assists for 15 points in 37 games.

2010-11: During 38 games with Boston University he posted 5 goals and 4 assists for 9 points. While he regressed offensively, he shored up his defensive game and increased his physical play.

Talent Analysis

Nicastro possesses good size, at 6’3, 210 pounds. Plays a strong defensive game, but is also adept at moving the puck. Has a heavy shot, and doesn’t shy away from the physical end of the game if needed.

Future

Projects as defensive defenseman with possible offensive upside. Will spend his junior year at Boston University.

Stats

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Profile Last Updated: September, 28th 2011


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