| Michael
Neal |
| Vital Info |
Born: April 3, 1989 in Whitby, Ontario
Height/Weight: 6-3/188 pounds
Position: Left Wing
Shoots: Left
Selected by the Dallas Stars in the 5th round (149th overall) of the
2007 NHL Entry Draft |
| 2007-08 |
|
Missed the regular season due to a knee injury. Had no
points in seven playoff games as Belleville advanced to the OHL
championship series. Had no points in two Memorial Cup games.
|
| Background |
| Younger brother of Stars prospect James Neal. ... Ranked 153rd among
North American skaters by Central Scouting in 2007. ... In 2006-07 he
registered four goals and four assists in 52 games with Belleville of the
Ontario Hockey League. Picked up one assist in 15 playoff games. ... In
2005-06 had one goal and
three assists in 46 games for Belleville of the OHL. ... |
| Scouting Report |
| A physical player whose skills are still raw. Has deceptive speed
and works well along the boards and in the corners. Works hard to get
into scoring position, but still hasn't developed scoring touch.
Considered a project who showed improvement while playing with
Belleville of the OHL this past season. |
| Recent Stats |
| Season |
Team |
GP |
G |
A |
PTS |
PIM |
| 2005-06 |
Belleville (OHL) |
46 |
1 |
3 |
4 |
6 |
| 2006-07 |
Belleville (OHL) |
52 |
4 |
4 |
8 |
25 |
| 2007-08 |
Belleville (OHL) |
Missed season due
to knee injury |
|
