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  • Name: Stefan Ridderwall
  • Position: G
  • Catches: Left
  • Height: 6-1
  • Weight: 189 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1988-03-05
  • Eligible for Draft: 2006
  • Drafted:
  • Hometown: Stockholm, Sweden
  • Acquired: 6th round (#173 overall), 2006
  • Playing In: Europe

Stefan Ridderwall

Prospect Grade: 5.0 B  (About Prospect Grades)

History

2004-05: Played for the Djurgarden Jr. U-20 team in Sweden.

2005-06: Played for Djurgarden Jr. U-20 in Sweden, where he posted a 2.40 GAA in 18 games with a .910 save percentage. Ridderwall also earned a shutout at the elite level. 

2006-07:  Ridderwall was the third string goaltender for the Djurgardens IF of the Swedish Elitserien and was thus assigned the task of playing for the team's under-20 affiliate. Making the most of his playing time, this solid goaltending prospect played in 28 games for the Djurgarden IF J20 team. The numbers he posted were astounding -- a 1.78 GAA and four shutouts. And just when one thought he couldn't play any better, in the playoffs Ridderwall brought his game to a new level, playing in seven games and recording a playoff leading 1.44 GAA and .956 save percentage. His individual efforts, unfortunately, were not enough, as his team eventually fell to Frolunda in the championship series.

Jeffrey Bausch contributed to this profile

Talent Analysis

Plays with a great love for the game and is very passionate on the ice. Displays good technique and is a technically skilled goalie; plays a mix of stand-up and butterfly style. Makes up for 5’11” frame by playing angles effectively and is not afraid to challenge shooters. Has quick reflexes and is quite good at covering the bottom portion of the net. Ranked 12th among European-born goalies entering 2006 draft. Shows great deal of raw skill set and has loads of potential.

Future

Will continue playing in Sweden and is still years away from making a dent in the Isles organization.

Stats

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Profile Last Updated: October, 7th 2007


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