Player's Profile
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- Name: Matt Calvert
- Position: LW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-9
- Weight: 164 lbs
- Birthdate: 1989-12-24
- Eligible for Draft: 2008
- Drafted: 2008
- Hometown: Brandon, Manitoba
- Acquired: 5th round (127th overall), 2008 by CLB
- Playing In: CHL
Matt Calvert
Prospect Grade: 7.5 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2007-08: Calvert scored 24 goals and 40 assists while playing in all 72 regular season games for the Brandon Wheat Kings. During is rookie season, Calvert posted a plus-26 ranking. Playing alongside WHL Rookie of the Year, Brayden Schenn, Calvert was an integral component throughout the season for a club that was able to rely on its young forwards to produce offensively. The youth movement was proficient enough to make the playoffs. Calvert was consistently a force in the offensive zone last season and maintained his prominence throughout the second half of the regular season.
2008-09: Calvert was on arguably the best line in the WHL with the Brandon Wheat Kings. Teamed with 2009 first-round picks Schenn and Scott Glennie, Calvert put up 67 points in just 58 games. Was even invited to Team Canada’s Under-20 evaluation camp in December but could not participate due to injury. His overall game has picked up since the turn of the new year.
Talent Analysis
Calvert has a very good shot. He has good speed, although as a smaller player could continue to improve it. Has extremely good hockey sense and is a very good leader. Very hard worker and willing to take a hit to make a play. Has good offensive instincts. An unselfish player who thinks the game really well.
Future
Calvert will likely return to Brandon in 2009-10 due to them hosting the Memorial Cup. He is old enough that he could also play in the AHL if he chose.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: September, 8th 2009
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