Player's Profile
- Name: Scott Wedgewood
- Position: G
- Catches: Left
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 190 lbs
- Birthdate: 1992-08-14
- Eligible for Draft: 2010
- Drafted: 2010
- Hometown: Etobicoke, Ontario
- Acquired: 3rd round (84th Overall), 2010
- Playing In: CHL
Scott Wedgewood
Prospect Grade: 7.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2009-10: Wedgewood turned it on in his second season with Plymouth, though in a backup role to Matt Hackett. In his 18 games, he would post a .909 Save % with a 3.26 GAA. He would also manage to start in 4 playoff games for Plymouth with an astounding .956 Save % and 2.07 GAA.
2010-11: Wedgewood established himself as a starter in his third OHL season with Plymouth and was at his best in the Whalers' seven-game first round playoff series win over Kitchener. In 55 regular season games, Wedgewood had a record of 28-20 and two shutouts with a 2.99 GAA and .908 save percentage. Wedgewood started 10 of 11 games for Plymouth in the playoffs and was 4-6 with a 3.27 GAA and .923 save percentage. Wedgewood stopped 52 of 57 shots in a first round win over Kitchener and had a 54-save effort in an overtime loss to eventual OHL champion Owen Sound in the second round.
Talent Analysis
A technically sound, hybrid style goaltender with great down-low net coverage and reflexes, Wedgewood often plays like he has ice in his veins. He was often faced with the unenviable task of getting barraged with shots on a nightly basis more times than not in his first season as a full-time starter in Plymouth and actually seemed to thrive under the heavy pressure. While fatigue appeared to be an issue on occasion in his first season as a starter, expect that to be less of a problem as he continues to develop. Wedgewood has the makings of a big-game goaltender and has shown the ability to be a dominant workhorse, often carrying the team on his back for large stretches of time.
Future
While he is far from a finished product, Wedgewood’s first full season as a starter in the CHL was a resounding success and it looks as though he has the ability and traits needed to eventually develop into a number one NHL calibre goaltender down the road. He and the Devils are hoping for a repeat performance in 2011-12, along with the possibility of making the Canadian World Junior Team this year.
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Profile Last Updated: October, 28th 2011
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