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- Name: Matt Duchene
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 198 lbs
- Birthdate: 1991-01-16
- Eligible for Draft: 2009
- Drafted: 2009
- Hometown: Peterborough, Ontario
- Acquired: 1st round (3rd overall, 2009 by COL
- Playing In: CHL
Matt Duchene
Prospect Grade: 8.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2006-07: Duchene played for the Central Ontario Wolves AAA Minor Midgets. In 52 games for the Wolves, Duchene scored 69 goals and added another 37 assists for a total of 106 points. The Battalion chose Duchene fifth overall at the 2007 OHL Prioirty Selection following his strong 2006-07 season playing for the Wolves.
2007-08: This marked Duchene's first season in the OHL and he had quite the rookie campaign. In 64 games with the Brampton Battalion, he scored 30 goals and added 20 assists for a total of 50 points. He helped lead Canada to a gold medal at the 2008 IIHF under-18 championship at Russia, scoring five goals in seven games.
2008-09: Numbers bumped up from last season, as the center netted 31 goals and 79 points in 57 games for the Brampton Battalion. Registered another 26 points (14g+12a) in 31 playoff games. Recorded two helpers for the East at the OHL All-Star Classic. Also appeared in the 2009 CHL Top Prospects Game.
Talent Analysis
A complete player, along the lines of a Steve Yzerman. Duchene has impressive speed and checking ability, and this year he showed that he has outstanding hands and can come through the clutch. Duchene has solid, but not outstanding, size at 5'11, but it's his ability to play positionally sound hockey complemented by excellent speed that makes him an all-around threat on the ice.
Future
Duchene may be able to make the team this year. Power forward.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: September, 4th 2009
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