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- Name: Sean Zimmerman
- Position: D
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 220 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-05-24
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Denver, Colorado
- Acquired: NJ's 6th Round Draft Pick (170th) in 2005
- Playing In: Pro
Sean Zimmerman
Prospect Grade: 6.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Jared Ramsden
History
2004-05: A season later and a lot of hard work put in during his spare time, Zimmerman took his game to a new level. Offensively, his production increased dramatically, doubling his eight points last year to 16. Even more remarkable, though, was Zimmerman's defensive play, which saw him earn a +4 rating, only one of six Chief players to be positive in terms of plus/minus. Zimmerman was then selected in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft in the 6th round by the New Jersey Devils.
2005-06: The third-year Spokane Chief had another respectable season. Both of Zimmerman’s goals this season were game winners. Along with his two goals, Zimmerman compiled a respectable 17 assists, and a +3 rating, tied for tops on a Spokane team that was one of the WHL’s worst this season. His durability over his three-year career in the WHL is something that shouldn’t be overlooked as he has played in all but six of the Chiefs’ 216 games, including all 72 games this season.
2006-07: Zimmerman had another solid, yet unspectacular junior season in Spokane with the Chiefs. In 60 regular season games, Zimmerman recorded two goals and 12 assists, to go along with 69 PIM’s. His +9 rating was good enough to place him second overall on the Chiefs. His steady play did not go unnoticed by the selectors of the American entry to this past winter’s World Junior Championships as Zimmerman represented his country at the tourney where Team USA took home a bronze medal.
Talent Analysis
With Zimmerman, what you see is what you get. He’s not going to wow anyone, but he’s a heady, competent, hard working defensive defenseman. Zimmerman’s commitment to solid defensive play is evidenced by the fact that he has been a plus player in all four of his junior seasons. He has good size, and plays smart and soundly in his own end. He’s not afraid to play physically along the boards and in front of his own net.
Zimmerman will never be confused for an offensive blueliner, but is adept at making crisp outlet passes from his own end. His skating is decent for a man of his size, but he could stand to improve in that area. Another area of improvement Zimmerman needs to work on is his puck handling.
Future
Zimmerman’s sound fundamentals and defensive awareness are great traits to have as a prospect in the Devils organization. After completing his fourth season of junior hockey, Zimmerman will turn pro full time this fall and likely see time in the ECHL and AHL.
Stats
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM |
| 2003-04 | Spokane Chiefs (WHL) | 67 | 4 | 4 | 8 | +1 | 16 |
| 2004 | Spokane Chiefs (WHL) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 0 |
| 2004-05 | Spokane Chiefs (WHL) | 71 | 2 | 14 | 16 | +4 | 36 |
| 2005-06 | Spokane Chiefs (WHL) | 72 | 2 | 19 | 21 | +3 | 44 |
| 2005-06 | Albany River Rats (AHL) |
6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -5 | 4 |
| 2006-07 | Spokane Chiefs (WHL) | 60 | 2 | 12 | 14 | +9 | 69 |
| 2007 | Spokane Chiefs (WHL) | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -4 | 2 |
| 2006-07 | Lowell Devils (AHL) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | Team USA (WJC) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 6 |
Profile Last Updated: November, 24th 2007
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