Player's Profile
- Name: Maxim Noreau
- Position: D
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 192 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-05-24
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Montreal, Quebec
- Acquired: Signed as free agent, 2008
- Playing In: Pro
Maxim Noreau
Prospect Grade: 6.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2006-07: Third-leading scorer and tops among defensemen for the Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL) with 17 goals and 53 assists. Third-leading scorer among defensemen in the QMJHL.
2007-08: Undrafted and signed to a tryout contract by the Wild for their Traverse City prospect tournament team, Noreau impressed enough to earn a one-year contract with the Houston Aeros. After a slow start and a two-game stint in the ECHL, Noreau started to gain confidence and improved over the course of the season. His eight goals tied for the team lead from defenseman and included five power play goals. He also added eight assists and was a +5 on the season.
Talent Analysis
One the small side for a defenseman at 5'11 and 192 pounds, Noreau can do a lot of things offensively from the blue line and is still defensively sound. He can both move the puck well and has a good shot, making him an effective power play quarterback.
Future
Noreau signed a three-year, two-way contract with the Wild over the summer of 2008, and will play the 2008-09 season with the Houston Aeros (AHL).
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Profile Last Updated: October, 19th 2008
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