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- Name: Tom Fritsche
- Position: LW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 183 lbs
- Birthdate: 1986-09-30
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Parma, Ohio
- Acquired: 2nd round (47th overall), 2005
- Playing In: Pro
Tom Fritsche
Prospect Grade: 6.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
Tom Fritsche is the younger brother of current Columbus Blue Jackets forward Dan Fritsche. The younger Fritsche enjoyed a sensational season with Ohio State that culminated in selections to the CCHA All-Rookie and Super Six All-Tournament teams well as being named Rookie of the Year and to the All-Rookie Team by Inside College Hockey. Fritsche was also the recipient of Ohio State’s George Burke Award, which is presented to the team’s top freshman. He led the Buckeyes in points (45), assists (34) and plus/minus (+21). His 45 points (11 goals, 34 assists) tied him for first in the nation among rookies. His 34 assists led all the nation’s rookies and tied for fifth overall. In addition, his 34 assists ranks third all-time on the Buckeyes team among freshmen.
Read Hockey's Future's December 2005 interview with Fritsche here.
2007-08: Fritsche ended his four-year run at CCHA Ohio State University by posting 19 points in 39 games during his senior campaign. He tied for fourth on the team in assists and fifth in points. He led the Buckeyes with two short-handed goals. In 137 games at Ohio State, Fritsche totaled 107 points, becoming the first Buckeye to reach 100 points since 2003-04. He signed an Amateur Tryout Contract with AHL Lake Erie on Mar. 14 following the completion of his collegiate career. In 15 games with Lake Erie, Fritsche recorded five points.
Talent Analysis
Tom Fritsche is a creative playmaker. He has superb passing skills, is very smart and possesses great hockey sense. Fritsche is an outstanding skater with speed who moves very well through traffic. His play is very good around the net and along the boards. He also possesses a quick release. Fritsche is defensively responsible and transitions quite well. He can play in any type of situation. While Fritsche has shown that he can give and take hits, he could stand to be more involved in the physical side of the game.
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Profile Last Updated: September, 4th 2009
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