Top Prospects: Michael Neal

Tuesday, July 01, 2008-11:50:am
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Michael Neal
Vital Info
Born:  April 3, 1989 in Whitby, Ontario
Height/Weight: 6-2/202 pounds
Position: Left Wing
Shoots: Left
Selected by the Dallas Stars in the 5th round (149th overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft
2009-10
Played primarily with Idaho of the ECHL, registering 15 points (5 goals, 10 assists) in 57 games. Played 6 games with the Texas Stars of the AHL, picking up no points. Had 1 assist in 5 playoff games with Idaho.
Background
Younger brother of Stars left wing James Neal. ... In 2008-09 was traded from Belleville to Sarnia in the Ontario Hockey League early in the season. Had no points in three games with Belleville and nine goals and 12 assists in 63 games with Sarnia. He had one assist in five playoff games with the Sting.  ... In 2007-08 he 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. ... 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 with good size. Has deceptive speed and works well along the boards and in the corners. Cycles the puck well. Works hard to get into scoring position, but still hasn't developed scoring touch. Responsible defensively.
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
2008-09 Belleville (OHL) 3 0 0 0 0
2008-09 Sarnia (OHL) 63 9 12 21 48
2009-10 Idaho (ECHL) 57 5 10 15 33
2009-10 Texas (AHL) 6 0 0 0 2