Player's Profile
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- Name: Michael Carman
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 180 lbs
- Birthdate: 1988-04-14
- Eligible for Draft: 2006
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Apple Valley, Minnesota
- Acquired: 3rd round (81st overall), 2006
- Playing In: NCAA
Michael Carman
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
At age 9, Carman played for a U-12 team in England. He attended the USA Hockey Select 15 and 16 camps.
2003-04: Carman played in 29 games for the games for the Academy of Holy Angels, recording 59 points (19 goals, 40 assists), earning himself All-State Honorable Mentions. He was also named to the All-Tournament team at the Minnesota State High School Championships.
2004-05: Carman played a strong season for the U-17 team. In 63 games, Carman finished second on the team with 44 points (16 goals, 28 assists) with 88 PIM. He was also a key contributor during Team USA’s first place run at the Four Nations Cup, recording seven points(one goal, six assists).
2005-06: Carman continued to play a physical game and an offensive game for the U-18 team. In 60 games, Carman led the team in PIM with 102 and finished third on the team in points with 54 (21 goals, 33 assists). He also had the 2nd most power play goals with 11. Carman also played very well against NCAA opposition. In 22 games, Carman finished second on the team in PIM (42), points (18), assists (11), and points per game (.82). He tied for first on the team with power play goals with four and tied for third on the team with overall goals with seven.
2006-07: Attends the Univ. of Minnesota.
2007-08: Carman played in 23 games during his sophomore season at WCHA University of Minnesota, posting 11 points in the process. He helped Team USA to a fourth-place finish at the 2008 IIHF World Junior Championship in Pardubice, Czech Republic, recording two goals and one assist in six games at the event. Carman skated with the U.S. Men’s Select Team at the 2007 Deutschland Cup in Hannover, Germany, helping Team USA to a second-place finish. He missed the entire first semester at Minnesota before returning to the team on Jan. 11. Carman scored the game-winning goal 7:33 into overtime of a 2-1 WCHA playoff win at Minnesota State on Mar. 15.
Talent Analysis
Michael Carman is a versatile two-way forward, as he learned to play hockey first as a defenseman in the pee wee and bantam levels, before being converted to forward in high school. His offensive game has progressed masterfully since the switch. Carman has impressive speed – which he uses off the wing when driving to the net – with good balance, agility, and one-on-one moves. Also a good playmaker, Carman has above-average ice vision, which allows him to find the open man with crisp and accurate passes. His intelligence and sharp hockey sense makes him a very dependable player who is aware of his defensive responsibilities. Lastly, he plays a physical game, finishes his checks, and is a relentless forechecker who will happily battle along the boards for a loose puck. However, if he wishes to continue to be a physical force on the ice and along the boards, he must add bulk to his 6’, 180 lbs to withstand the wear and tear his body will endure over an NHL schedule.
Future
Projected to be a third line forward in the NHL.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: September, 4th 2009
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