Player's Profile
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- Name: Thomas McCollum
- Position: G
- Catches: Left
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 205 lbs
- Birthdate: 1989-12-07
- Eligible for Draft: 2008
- Drafted: 2008
- Hometown: Sanborn, New York
- Acquired: 1st round (30th overall), 2008
- Playing In: Pro
Thomas McCollum
Prospect Grade: 7.0 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. His team finished their season in fourth place overall thanks in large part to McCollum’s stellar play down the stretch.
2009-10: McCollum split time between Detroit's affiliates in his first pro season. In 6 ECHL games with the Toledo Walleye, the netminder had a 2-1-0 record with a 4.48 goals against average and .864 save percentage. He finished with a 10-16-2 record for Grand Rapids in 30 AHL appearances with a 3.48 goals against average and .881 save percentage.
2010-11: McCollum continued to struggle at the pro level, being sent down to the ECHL’s Toledo Walleye roughly 20 games into the year. Appeared in 22 games for the Griffins, posting a 3.33 GAA and .879 save percentage. McCollum improved his game upon being sent down to the ECHL, putting up a 2.76 GAA and .909 save percentage.
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
McCollum still projects as a starting goaltender at the NHL level. However, he will start to show that he can compete at the pro level, and will look to be more consistent and focused during the 2011-12 season.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: September, 28th 2011
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