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  • Name: Thomas McCollum
  • Position: G
  • Catches: Left
  • Height: 6-1
  • Weight: 205 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1989-12-07
  • Eligible for Draft: 2008
  • Drafted: 2008
  • Hometown: Sanborn, New York
  • Acquired: 1st round (30th overall), 2008 by DET
  • Playing In: Pro

Thomas McCollum

Prospect Grade: 8.0 D  (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: HF Staff

History

McCollum, who hails from upstate New York, played junior "B" hockey in Wheatfield before signing with the Guelph Storm in the fall of 2006.

2006-07: McCollum began the season expected to be the backup to Storm veteran netminder Jason Guy, but it quickly became apparent that McCollum would be the No. 1 goaltender. Winning academic accolades, he set a Guelph record for number of shutouts by a rookie netminder (five). In 55 regular season games, McCollum had a 26-18-3-7 record, with a 2.39 GAA and .918 save percentage.  McCollum was named to the OHL All-Star Game and was nominated for OHL Goaltender of the Year.

2007-08: McCollum continued his excellent play. In 51 games, he was 25-17-3-3, with a 2.50 GAA and a .914 save percentage. He was Guelph's Academic Player of the Year. Additionally, McCollum was named OHL Goaltender of the month in December 2007.

2008-09: McCollum split his season between the Guelph Storm and Brampton Battalion. He also played for USA team during the world junior tournament.  Although his shaky play in that tournament raised questions about his ability to deal with adversity, he bounced back and finished his season as a top goaltender in the league. It was his best season in the OHL statistically. He finished the year with an overall 2.11 GAA and a .927 save percentage. Even more impressive, McCollum put up a 1.94 GAA after his trade to Brampton.
Brampton finished their season in fourth place overall thanks in large part to McCollum’s stellar play down the stretch.

Talent Analysis

McCollum demonstrates excellent rebound control, stays square to the shooter, and plays an extremely focused game. He is a very strong competitor.

Future

Assigned to Grand Rapids in 2009-10.

Stats

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Profile Last Updated: November, 2nd 2009

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