Player's Profile
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- Name: Stefan Elliott
- Position: D
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 185 lbs
- Birthdate: 1991-01-30
- Eligible for Draft: 2009
- Drafted: 2009
- Hometown: North Vancouver, British Columbia
- Acquired: 2nd round (49th overall), 2009
- Playing In: Pro
Stefan Elliott
Prospect Grade: 8.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2006-07: The Vancouver N/W Giants (AAA Minor Midget) blue-liner scored 12 goals and 31 points through 36 games. He also saw action with the Saskatoon Blades (WHL), but failed to register any points in the lone game he appeared in.
2007-08: In his first full season with the club, Elliott tallied nine goals and 40 points through 67 games with the Saskatoon Blades (WHL).
2008-09: The Saskatoon Blades (WHL) defenseman tallied a career-high 16 goals and 55 points in 71 games this season, his second full campaign with the club. On top of being named the CHL Scholastic Player of the Year, Elliott won the WHL’s same award. He also competed with the Canadian U18 National Team, registering two assists in six games.
2009-10: Elliott was the third-leading scorer for Saskatoon from his defense position in his third WHL season. He skated in all 72 games for the Blades, who finished with the league's third-best record, and scored 26 goals with 39 assists with a +41 plus/minus and 24 PMs. Elliott scored 6 of his 26 goals on the power play. In ten WHL playoff games he scored 3 goals with 5 assists and was +3 with 4 PMs.
2010-11: Elliott made his pro hockey debut, skating in five playoff games with the AHL's Lake Erie Monsters after signing a three-year, entry-level contract with Colorado in March 2011 following his fourth WHL season with Saskatoon. He had two assists and was -3 with the Monsters after capturing the Bill Hunter Trophy as the WHL's Top Defenseman and being named to the WHL East First All Star Team for his play with the Blades. In 71 games with Saskatoon he led the Blades with a +62 plus/minus and scored 31 goals with 50 assists. After winning the East Division the Blades reached the second round of the playoffs and in 10 playoff games he was an even plus/minus with 3 goals and 5 assists.
Talent Analysis
Elliott is a spectacular offensive defenseman who possesses great vision and an accurate shot. He is rarely caught out of position and comfortable at both ends of the ice, though he lacks the physical edge of the prototypical NHL defenseman.
Future
Having recently completed his final season of WHL eligibility, the highly-regarded blueliner will vie for a spot on the Colorado Avalanche or Lake Erie Monsters in 2011-12. He projects as a powerplay quarterback at the next level.
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Profile Last Updated: January, 29th 2012
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