Player's Profile
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- Name: Will O'Neill
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 193 lbs
- Birthdate: 1988-04-28
- Eligible for Draft: 2006
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Boston, MA
- Acquired: 7th round (#210 overall), 2006
- Playing In: NCAA
Will O'Neill
Prospect Grade: 5.0 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2005-06: Played for Tabor Academy. O'Neill was the fourth from the last player taken in the draft, with a pick acquired from the Dallas Stars.
2006-07: O'Neill had 13 points and 73 penalty minutes in 57 games with the Omaha Lancers of the USHL.
2007-08: Played in the USHL.
Talent Analysis
Ranked 173rd among North American skaters by Central Scouting in 2006, O'Neill could not count ISS among his fans at draft time. The scouting service wrote in February, "A weak skater with slow feet. He has a weak, awkward stride at full speed. He lacks balance, mobility and agility. While he possesses good hands, he doesn't have the skating ability needed to rush the puck or make offensive moves. O'Neill takes the body when he has the opportunity, but he doesn't look to make an impact with his physical play. He has poor gap control. He needs to step up and play the man at the blue line one-on-one. He seems to be poorly coached defensively. His skating ability will hold him back at higher levels."
Two years later, his skating and conditioning are still his worst attributes. His offensive skills are good though, and his 1-on-1 defense is adequate.
Future
O'Neill is headed to the University of Maine in the fall of 2008.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: February, 24th 2009
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