Taylor Doherty
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Taylor Doherty

Hometown:

Cambridge Ontario

Currently Playing In:

CHL

Birthday:

1991-03-02

Position:

D

Eligible for draft:

2009

Shoots:

Right

Drafted:

2009

Height:

6-7

Acquired:

2nd round (57th overall), 2009

Weight:

235 lbs.

Probability of Success
  • D

2007-08: This was Doherty’s first season as an OHL blueliner. In 64 games with Kingston, he racked up six goals and 14 assists for a total of 20 points. However, he made his presence known in other ways, recording a total of 118 PIM during the season.

2008-09: In his sophomore season with the Kingston Frontenacs (OHL), Doherty’s numbers haven’t improved much from last season. In 68 games with the club, the towering defenseman put up 20 points (2g+18a) while compiling 140 PIM.  He played in the 2009 CHL Top Prospects Game.

2009-10: Could and should be considered a break out season for towering defenseman Taylor Doherty. Doherty doubled his point production for the Kingston Frontenacs(OHL), notching 44 points, including 16 goals which doubled his goal totals in his first two seasons combined. Doherty also played a more disciplined game, lowering his PIM totals to 114. Doherty was beastly for the Frontenacs during their short playoff run, scoring at a point-per-game pace through 5 playoff games.

2010-11: Doherty made his pro debut in three late season games with the Worcester Sharks after captaining the Kingston Frontenacs in his fourth OHL season. He was scoreless and -1 with Worcester. In 68 regular season games with Kingston, Doherty logged loads of ice time and scored 14 goals with 39 assists. He finished the season -19 with 86 PMs. Kingston won just 29 games but reached the playoffs after finishing third in the East Division. In the five game series with Oshawa, Doherty was -3 with 3 assists and 12 PMs.