Player's Profile
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- Name: Nick Dodge
- Position: RW
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 5-10
- Weight: 184 lbs
- Birthdate: 1986-05-01
- Eligible for Draft: 2004
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Oakville, Ontario
- Acquired: 6th round (183rd overall), 2006
- Playing In: Pro
Nick Dodge
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2005-06: Dodge made his sophomore campaign a year to remember. The Oakville, Ontario native led the Golden Knights in scoring with 41 points (16 goals, 25 assists) playing in all 38 games this season. He excelled in the areas of face-offs and special teams. Where Dodge was particularly dangerous was in short-handed situations. His four short-handed goals ranks tied for fourth in the nation. Recently, Dodge was named the recipient of Clarkson’s Bill Harrison Award as the team’s most valuable player and will serve as team captain next season.
2007-08: Dodge took a step back in scoring, notching 12 goals and 14 assists in 39 games of his senior season with Clarkson University. But his defensive play, faceoffs and leadership skills are all attributes that the Hurricanes covet in a role player.
March 2007 feature on Dodge.
Talent Analysis
This season Dodge blossomed into a more complete and confident player. His confidence has allowed him to be more creative, assertive and make better decisions at both ends of the ice. Dodge is a smart, tireless worker who has the ability to make those around him better. He skates with good speed and possesses good quickness. Dodge is outstanding on draws and has become one of Clarkson’s faceoff specialists. He is very good around the net and along the boards. As good as Dodge is offensively, he is equally good defensively.
Future
His hockey smarts and defensive play should give him a chance to eventually make the NHL as a bottom six forward — and maybe more — and he has the ability to be a penalty killer at the next level.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: August, 28th 2009
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