Player's Profile
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- Name: Zac Dalpe
- Position: C
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 195 lbs
- Birthdate: 1989-11-01
- Eligible for Draft: 2008
- Drafted: 2008
- Hometown: Paris, Ontario
- Acquired: 2nd round (45th overall), 2008
- Playing In: Pro
Zac Dalpe
Prospect Grade: 7.5 B (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2007-08: Dalpe had 27 goals and 36 assists with Penticon of the BCHL, but his coming out party was at the World Junior A Challenge where he earned MVP honors playing for Canada West and scored a hat trick in the final game. Committed to Ohio State.
2008-09: Scored 13 goals with 12 assists and +7 with 25 PIM in 37 games as a freshman at Ohio State and was fifth on the team in scoring despite missing time due to a leg injury. The Buckeyes, fifth in the CCHA during the regular season, fell to Boston University in an NCAA regional semifinal.
2009-10: Dalpe's play as a sophomore was one of the few bright spots in a disappointing season for the Buckeyes. Following an impressive performance at the Hurricanes conditioning camp prior to the season, Dalpe scored 21 goals with 24 assists in 39 games to lead Ohio State in scoring. Following the college season, he signed an entry level contract with the Hurricanes and joined their AHL affiliate in Albany. In nine regular season games with the River Rats, he scored six goals with an assist. Dalpe continued his offensive exploits in the playoffs, scoring 3 goals with 3 assists in eight games and finishing +5.
2010-11: Dalpe made his NHL debut as a 20-year old and appeared in 15 NHL games as a first-year pro in a season split between the Hurricanes and their AHL affiliate Charlotte Checkers. Dalpe had an assist and was +1 in his first pro game against the Wild but after seeing limited ice-time in seven games he was sent to Charlotte. He returned to the Hurricanes in January and also played one game in February, finishing with 3 goals, 1 assist and an even plus/minus with 21 PMs. In 61 games for Charlotte he scored 23 goals with 34 assists and was +7 with 21 PMs. Dalpe's six playoff goals tied him with Checkers' teammate Chris Terry for the team lead and he also added seven assists as Charlotte advanced to the AHL semifinals. In 16 AHL playoff games, he was +2 with 6 PMs.
Talent Analysis
Dalpe is an Offensive forward who thrives on scoring goals. He is especially lethal on the power play, where his accurate shot and offensive instincts allow him to create. He is still a bit raw but made a seemless transition from college hockey to the AHL in 2009-10.
Future
Dalpe will be in camp with the Hurricanes this year and is eager to begin his NHL career, foregoing his final two years of college hockey at Ohio State to sign with Carolina last spring. He projects to being a top-six forward with some scoring ability but will likely spend some time at the AHL level while he matures physically and develops a more well-rounded game.
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Profile Last Updated: October, 12th 2011
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