Player's Profile
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- Name: Troy Rutkowski
- Position: D
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 205 lbs
- Birthdate: 1992-04-29
- Eligible for Draft: 2010
- Drafted: 2010
- Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta
- Acquired: 5th round (137th overall), 2010
- Playing In: CHL
Troy Rutkowski
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2008-09: In his WHL rookie season, Rutkowski played in 65 games for the Portland Winterhawks. He scored 6 goals and added 9 assists for 15 points.
2009-10: Rutkowski played in 71 games for the Winterhawks, scoring 12 goals and adding 31 assists for 43 points. He was a +13 for the season while picking up 70 penalty minutes. In 13 playoff games, Rutkowski scored 4 goals and added 3 assists for 7 points. He played for Team Cherry at the 2010 CHL Top Prospects Game.
2010-11: Rutkowski skated in all 72 games for Portland in his third WHL season and led Winterhawks defensemen with ten goals. He was +24 on a Portland team that had the league's third-best record, finishing first in the US division, and he had 37 assists with 65 PMs. The Winterhawks reached the WHL finals and in 21 playoff games Rutkowski scored 4 goals with 9 assists and was +5 with 16 PMs.
Talent Analysis
Rutkowski is a big, physical defender who posesses a heavy slapshot. While his skating and defensive zone play could use some improvement, Rutkowski is a good passer and is unafraid to drop the gloves.
Future
Rutkowski is still somewhat raw, and will likely spend another couple years in the WHL refining his skills. He projects as a fifth or sixth blueliner at the NHL level.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: December, 2nd 2011
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