Player's Profile
- Name: Troy Hesketh
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 178 lbs
- Birthdate: 1991-07-05
- Eligible for Draft: 2009
- Drafted: 2009
- Hometown: Minnetonka, Minnesota
- Acquired: 3rd round (71st overall), 2009
- Playing In: Junior
Troy Hesketh
Prospect Grade: 6.5 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2008-09 season: Hesketh enjoyed an outstanding junior season at Minnetonka (MN) high school, where he finished second on the team in defensive scoring with 22 points (seven goals, 15 assists) in 22 games and with a plus-29.
Talent Analysis
Hesketh is a tall excellent skating two-way defenseman. He possesses good vision and reads plays really well. One aspect of Hesketh that is so impressive is his smart positional play. He knows where plays are going and reacts accordingly. Hesketh also possesses an excellent stick and does a good job of not only taking away lanes but time and space as well. Hesketh has very good foot speed and transitions remarkably well. He doesn’t shy away from the physical aspects of the game either. Hesketh has demonstrated good poise with the puck, but could stand to shoot a bit more. He also distributes the puck quite well too. As Hesketh fills out and strengthens his 6’2 frame, his all around defensive play, particularly in shutdown situations should also improve.
Future
Hesketh will enter his senior season at Minnetonka high school this fall. He has verbally committed to the University of Wisconsin where he is expected to arrive in the fall of 2011.
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Profile Last Updated: August, 27th 2009
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