Player's Profile
- Name: Stephen Dixon
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 188 lbs
- Birthdate: 1985-09-07
- Eligible for Draft: 2003
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Halifax, N.S.
- Acquired: 9th round, 229th overall, 2003 Entry Draft by Pittsburgh
- Playing In: Pro
Stephen Dixon
Prospect Grade: 6.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Kevin Forbes
History
Dixon played his third season with the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles of the QMJHL in 2003-04. A first round pick for Cape Breton in the 2001 Midget Draft, the Halifax native has never played for another junior team and should finish his career next season with the squad. In his first junior season as a 16-year-old, Dixon put up 16 goals and 31 points in 64 games. The next season he broke out with 28 goals and 70 points, while playing in all 72 games that season. His -36 rating that season is reflective of how bad Cape Breton was that season, rather than Dixon’s defensive abilities. This season, Dixon was named to the Canadian World Junior Hockey Team, although he received limited ice time in a defensive role. That being said, only 16-year-old phenom Sidney Crosby was younger than Dixon on that squad.
Talent Analysis
Perhaps the most impressive thing about Dixon is his two-way ability. Not a big player, Dixon is solid on his skates and uses his good speed and impressive hockey sense to his advantage in every zone. His intelligence allows him to be a superior penalty killer. A very smooth skater with a refined stride, he is not a speedster, preferring to use his head rather than skating ability to create on the ice. Dixon has soft hands and can be either a playmaker or a sniper, at least at the junior level. Has a very nice release on his shot, which is very accurate although not necessarily that powerful.
One of Dixon’s primary flaws is that he is neither big nor that physical. While he is smart on the ice, a reluctance to go into heavy traffic areas is an issue. Dixon is also a fantastic faceoff man, something that is important in a defensive center.
Future
Dixon's looking for a fresh start with a new organization after being stuck in a deep forward system with the Penguins. A former QMJHL standout, he joins a plethora of two-way forwards with the Ducks and will be given time to rebound in Portland. Although he's lost some of his luster since his jump to pro hockey, he's still young and developing.
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Profile Last Updated: April, 14th 2008
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