Top Prospects: Richard Bachman
| Richard
Bachman |
| Vital Info |
Born: July 25, 1987 in Salt Lake City, Utah
Height/Weight: 5-11/160 pounds
Position: Goalie
Catches: Left
Drafted by the Dallas Stars in the fourth round (120th overall) of the
2006 NHL Entry Draft |
| 2007-08 season |
| Posted a 25-9-1 record with a 1.85 goals against
average, a .931 save percentage and four shutouts in his freshman season
with Colorado College. Was named the WCHA's Player of the Year and
Rookie of the Year, becoming only the second player in league history to
win the two awards in the same season. Curtis Joseph (1988-89) was the
other. Won the HCA National Rookie of the Year award as well. |
| Background |
| Bachman started the 2006-07 season with Chicago of the USHL, posting a 2-5-0
record, 4.85 goals against average and a .888 save percentage. He was
then traded to Cedar Rapids for fellow Dallas goaltending prospect Pat
McGann. Bachman was 14-10-2 in Cedar Rapids with a 2.99 GAA and .913
save percentage. He also had four shutouts. He was 4-1 in the playoffs
with a 1.28 goals against average and .951 save percentage. Has
committed to Colorado College for the 2007-08 season. ... Had a 2.06 goals against average and a .931 save percentage for
Cushing Academy in New England Prep Hockey. ... Was ranked 26th
among North American goalies by Central Scouting for the 2006 NHL Entry
Draft. ... |
| Scouting Report |
| Athletic and technically sound goalie who does a good job of
covering the bottom of the net. Displays good glove hand. Shows
good patience. Can recover quickly after making initial stop. Has
excellent reflexes. Very composed under pressure and never seems to
panic. Not a big goalie, but he plays big. |
| Career Stats |
| Season |
Team |
GP |
W-L-T |
GAA |
SV% |
SO |
| 2005-06 |
Cushing Academy (NE Prep) |
29 |
--- |
2.06 |
.931 |
3 |
| 2006-07 |
Chicago (USHL) |
7 |
2-5-0 |
4.85 |
.888 |
0 |
| 2006-07 |
Cedar Rapids (USHL) |
26 |
14-10-2 |
2.99 |
.913 |
4 |
| 2007-08 |
Colorado College (WCHA) |
35 |
25-9-1 |
1.85 |
.931 |
4 |
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