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- Name: Sam Brittain
- Position: G
- Catches: Left
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 215 lbs
- Birthdate: 0000-00-00
- Eligible for Draft: 2010
- Drafted: 2010
- Hometown: Calgary, Alberta
- Acquired: 4th round (92nd overall), 2010
- Playing In: NCAA
Sam Brittain
Prospect Grade: 7.0 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2008-09: Brittain led the Calgary Buffaloes Midget AAA team to an AMHL championship and a second-place finish behind Notre Dame Hounds in the Telus Cup. In seven games, including a 38-save shutout in the semifinal game, Brittain finished 3-2-2 with a 3.00 GAA and .916 save percentage. He appeared in 3 games for the Canmore Eagles (AJHL), going 1-2-0 with a 3.02 GAA and .894 save percentage.
2009-10: Brittain played for the Canmore Eagles of the AJHL. In 52 games, he was 23-19-8 with a 3.27 GAA and .896 save percentage. In nine playoff games, Brittain went 5-4 with a 3.01 GAA and .913 save percentage. He committed to playing college hockey at the University of Denver.
2010-11: Brittain started 33 of 42 games as a freshman at the University of Denver. The Pioneers finished second in the WCHA and Brittain was 19-9-5 with one shutout. He had a 2.28 GAA and .921 save percentage and was named to the WCHA All-Rookie Team.
Talent Analysis
Brittain is the prototypical modern NHL goaltender with good size and a traditional butterfly style. He uses his size to cover the net and is adept at controlling rebounds. He is comfortable and calm in his crease and relies on sound positioning and fluid movements instead of the twisting, acrobatic saves that can be seen in others. He has a quick, technically solid catching glove, and moves smoothly from post to post.
Future
Brittain’s future short-term will be dictated by his recovery from off-season knee surgery to correct damage suffered in the WCHA Final Five game against North Dakota. Thus far, the knee is recovering well, and he could return to at least limited duty before the end of the year. He and the Denver staff will be certain to make sure he is fully healed before he plays. Brittain will play out his full eligibility in Denver, and then embark on the long development that is professional goaltending. He projects as a potential NHL starter, or above average backup, but his recover from surgery and future development is crucial to reaching that potential.
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Profile Last Updated: October, 12th 2011
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