Player's Profile
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- Name: Michael Stone
- Position: D
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 200 lbs
- Birthdate: 1990-06-07
- Eligible for Draft: 2008
- Drafted: 2008
- Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Acquired: 3rd round (69th overall), 2008
- Playing In: Pro
Michael Stone
Prospect Grade: 7.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2007-08: Played his second straight season with the Calgary Hitmen in the WHL. Collected 35 points, (10 goals, 25 assists) in 71 games played, all career highs in the WHL. Earned the reputation for being a consistent, smart, and unruffled rearguard.
2008-09: In his third season with the Calgary Hitmen(WHL), Stone almost doubled his career high in points, scoring 19 goals and 42 assist on the way to 61 points. He also improved his plus/minus dramatically, posting a +43 in 69 games. In the playoffs, Stone picked up 13 points in 18 games.
2009-10: Stone continued his torrid pace in his fourth season with the Calgary Hitmen(WHL). In 69 games the defender tallied 65 points. His plus/minus took a hit, dropping to a +4, but Stone set career highs in goals, with 21, and assists, with 44. Stone added 20 points in 25 playoff games. He signed an entry-level contract with the Phoenix Coyotes(NHL) and is expected to turn pro in 2010-2011, playing with the San Antonio Rampage(AHL).
2010-11: Stone skated in 70 of 80 games for the AHL's San Antonio Rampage in his first pro season. One of three rookie defensemen to play a significant role for the Rampage, he was -5 with 2 goals and 11 assists and had 27 PMs. The Rampage finished four points out of a playoff spot in the AHL's competitive West Division.
Talent Analysis
A smart two-way defender with good size and reach, Stone is a composed player at both ends of the rink. He is a strong puck-mover who makes a crisp first pass and can move the puck smartly and quickly up the ice. Has turned himself into a productive offensive player and has an excellent point shot which makes him a dangerous weapon on the power-play.
Future
Continued improvement in his skating and physical play could make Stone a second or third pair defenseman in the NHL as well as being someone who could see some time on the power-play.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: January, 10th 2012
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