Player's Profile
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- Name: Zach Budish
- Position: C
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 227 lbs
- Birthdate: 1991-05-09
- Eligible for Draft: 2009
- Drafted: 2009
- Hometown: Edina, Minnesota
- Acquired: 2009 by NAS
- Playing In: NCAA
Zach Budish
Prospect Grade: 7.5 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2008-09: Despite the fact that Budish missed the entire season due to a torn ACL he suffered in a playoff game with the Hornets football team back in October, he was still regarded as one of the top Minnesota high school players in this year’s draft. A big reason is his outstanding performance at the 2008 Ivan Hlinka Tournament, where Budish led Team USA in goal scoring with three goals and added two assists in four games.
CS ranking going into the draft: 22nd among NA skaters.
Budish got back on the ice at Nashville Predators conditioning camp in July 2009, and will attend the 2009 U.S National Junior Evaluation Camp in Lake Placid.
Talent Analysis
Budish is a complete player. At nearly 6’3, he certainly has size. Budish is a powerful skater who has remarkably good speed and acceleration for such a big man. He has great instincts, good vision, and makes very good decisions in all three zones. Budish utilizes his large frame and strength very well, including on the physical side and is quite difficult to move off the puck. He can deliver some solid checks without taking himself out of the play. He also has great hands and superb playmaking ability.
Future
Attend the University of Minnesota.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: November, 2nd 2009
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