Player's Profile
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- Name: Riley Holzapfel
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 170 lbs
- Birthdate: 1988-08-18
- Eligible for Draft: 2006
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Regina, Saskatchewan
- Acquired: 43rd overall by Atlanta, 2006 NHL Draft
- Playing In: CHL
Riley Holzapfel
Prospect Grade: 7.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Glen Erickson
History
From the day he arrived at his first Moose Jaw Warriors training camp, Riley Holzapfel has earned everything through his hard work and persistence. In 64 regular season games, Holzapfel, a native of Regina, Saskatchewan, scored 19 goals and 38 assists and accumulated 46 penalty minutes.
2006-07: Meeting and perhaps exceeding the expections for him, Holzapfel broke out this season, especially in the goal-scoring department. He had 39 goals, compared to 19 in 2005-06. He finished fourth in the WHL in goals, and eighth in points.
Talent Analysis
Warriors GM Chad Lang before the draft -“Riley is an individual who never seems to get the breaks, but really works hard to make things happen for himself. He never played midget AAA hockey, but just continues to excel here. There has been a lot of NHL interest in Riley. The scouts I’ve spoken with like his hockey sense and skating ability. He has a very strong shot for a guy his size and really plays with determination. He’s a guy who competes hard and does the little things right.”
Future
Holzapfel will turn pro in 2008-09.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: March, 6th 2008
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