Top Prospects: Scott Winkler

Tuesday, July 01, 2008-7:11:pm
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Scott Winkler
Vital Info
Born:  February 22, 1990 in Asker, Norway
Height/Weight: 6-2/195 pounds
Position: Center
Shoots: Right 
Drafted by the Dallas Stars in the 3rd round (89th overall) in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft
2009-10
Played 21 games in freshman season at Colorado College, registering 1 goal and 1 assist. Was named the best forward at the World Juniors Division 1, Group B tournament in Poland after registering a tournament-high 14 points (six goals, eight assists) and a plus-nine rating in five games.
Background
In 2008-09, registered 10 goals and 26 assists in 55 games with Cedar Rapids of the USHL. Picked up two assists in five playoff games. Had two goals and two assists for Norway at the U20 World Junior Championship (Div I Group B). Will begin play at Colorado College in 2009-10.  ... In 2007-08 the Norwegian-born center played for Kansas City-based Russell Stover (U.S. Midget), picking up 40 goals and 52 assists in 70 games. Had two goals and five assists for Norway at the U-18 World Juniors (Div.1 Group B). ... Ranked 176th among North American skaters by Central Scouting for the 2008 NHL Draft. Ranked 130th overall by International Scouting Services.
Scouting Report
Player who has good skill, hands and size. Good skater with good vision and playmaking ability. Can play a physical game and shows a willingness to drive the net to create scoring opportunities. Plays a solid two-way game. Still a raw talent who is developing.
Quotable

“Scott has very good size and sees the ice well. There are no shortcuts to his game and he is very determined offensively and defensively. He plays a physical game with a lot of detail and he has good vision of the rink.”
Stars scout Bob Gernander.

Recent Stats
Season Team GP G A PTS PIM
2007-08 Russell Stover (U.S. Midget) 70 40 52 92 36
2008-09 Cedar Rapids (USHL) 55 10 26 36 35
2009-10 Colorado College (WCHA) 21 1 1 2 4