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- Name: Josh Birkholz
- Position: RW
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 185 lbs
- Birthdate: 1991-03-28
- Eligible for Draft: 2009
- Drafted: 2009
- Hometown: Maple Grove, Minnesota
- Acquired: 2009 by FLA
- Playing In: Junior
Josh Birkholz
Prospect Grade: 7.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2007-08: Played for the Blake High School. Selected in the 2nd round, 26th overall by the Fargo Force in the 2007 USHL Futures Draft. Played for Team USA u17 Select Team at the Five Nations Tournament.
2008-09: Birkholz entered his rookie season in the USHL with the Fargo Force. In 51 games, the forward scored 20 goals and 14 assists for a total of 34 points.
Talent Analysis
Birkholz is a good skater with a good blend of size, skill, and speed. Generally really good on the forecheck. Does not back down and will go hard into the corners and show force. Sees time on the power play. Has a good touch around the net. Very conscious of defensive role, as he’ll come back and work the backcheck. His downside is that he plays on the perimeter and floats at times. Has a bow-legged, wide skating stance.
Plays a comparable game to Riley Holzapfel (ATL).
Future
Will attend the University of Minnesota.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: August, 13th 2009
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