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Biography |
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Position: Defense
Shoots: Right
Height: 6’2
Weight: 190 lbs
Birthday: 3/2/1986
Hometown: Richmond Hill, ONT
Draft: Undrafted
Acquired: Free Agent (2007)
Player Type: Offensive Defenseman
NHL Comparable: Denis Grebeshkov |
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Career Projection |
D’Aversa was signed as a free agent after completing his junior years
with the Sudbury Wolves (OHL). After working his way up from the ECHL’s Wheeling Nailers, he proven
himself to be a solid defenseman with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL). With untapped offensive potential from the blueline, D’Aversa could be a
sixth or seventh defenseman in the NHL one day. |
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Strengths |
| Owns an underrated slap shot from the point…Tough to beat in one-on-one situations…Showing signs of improved physical game…Good at kicking the puck to his stick while maintaining possession…Has a knack for the shootout, good high wrist shot from in tight…Capable power play point man |
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Weaknesses |
| Needs to become more reliable with the puck in his own defensive zone…As an offensive defenseman, needs to find a way to score more goals at the professional level…Limit turnovers…Take less minor penalties due to stick fouls (cross checking, slashing, hooking) |
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Achievements/Awards |
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2006-2007 OHL All-Star classic
• 2007-2008 ECHL All-Star Game |
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