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: 2nd round (43rd overall), 2006
- Playing In: Pro
Riley Holzapfel
Prospect Grade: 7.0 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
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: 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.
2007-08: Suffered a concussion and had a down year, but played for Team Canada in the WJC on the fourth line.
Talent Analysis
Holzapfel is a good skater, and has good hockey sense, putting himself in positions to score. The question is whether he has enough offensive talent to remain on a scoring line in the NHL.
Future
Has second pairing potential.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: August, 24th 2009
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