Player's Profile
- Name: Ricard Blidstrand
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 202 lbs
- Birthdate: 1992-04-20
- Eligible for Draft: 2010
- Drafted: 2010
- Hometown: Stockholm, Sweden
- Acquired: 7th round (206th overall), 2010
- Playing In: CHL
Ricard Blidstrand
Prospect Grade: 6.0 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2009-10: The 17-year-old Blidstrand played for AIK Stockholm in the Swedish Super Elit U20 league. In 33 games for AIK he registered 2 goals with 6 assists and 4 PMs as the team finished eighth in the 10-team North Division. He skated in 12 games (including playoffs) for AIK's U18 team and had 2 goals with 4 assists with 12 PMs. Blidstrand was selected by the Regina Pats (WHL) in the first round (46th overall) of the CHL Import Draft.
2010-11: Blindstrand skated in 70 games for the Regina Pats in his first WHL season. Playing for a Pats' team that had the league's third-worst record he was -30 with 26 PMs and scored 3 goals with 14 assists.
Talent Analysis
Blidstrand is a big, strong defenseman who is physical enough to make his presence known but could stand to tap that skill-set more often. He also needs work on his decision-making.
Future
After playing through the junior system in Sweden, Blidstrand will try his luck in the WHL next season with the Regina Pats.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: October, 31st 2011
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