Woodhouse
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Speedy centreman who plays well in tight space. Excellent speed and gears to blow by even the best of junior defenders. Can cut on a dime and handle plays at his top gear after. Defensively responsible and always quick back to his own end on dee. Persistent forechecker. Really good release on his shot. His speed and relentless motor makes him a fine prospect.
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A very responsible and dependable player, Malone won't dazzle with a highlight reel play but will be counted on in key situations to play the tough minutes. Offensively he has good vision and the ability to make little touch passes through traffic that set up teammates for scoring opportunities.
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2012-13: Malone left Nichols to play for the USA National Team Development Program's U18 team in Ann Arbor, Michigan and represented the USA in the 2012 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament and 2013 U18 World Junior Championship. In 50 games he scored 16 goals with 17 assists and had 19 penalty minutes. Malone had 1 assist in 4 games at the Ivan Hlinka Tournament. He had one assist and was -2 in seven games at the WJC. The United States reached the gold medal game, falling 3-2 to Canada. Malone, rated 98th amongst North American skaters in Central Scouting's mid-term rankings, was ranked 62nd in the final rankings prior to the 2013 NHL Draft.
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Sean plays a gritty style suited to a depth role, but his offensive game has shown gradual improvement. The stocky two-way center will suit up for Harvard in the fall. He’s strong in front of the net in the offensive zone and fights for rebounds and loose pucks, as well as taking the pucks to the crease and fighting to score until the whistle blows. He’s good at screening the goaltender and redirecting pucks. He also shows finesse from time to time with skill moves, but for the most part keeps things pretty simple. Though he’s an average skater, he’s strong on his feet and has a good motor that keeps him involved in the play. He forechecks, back checks, and shows the willingness to get involved physically, taking the body defensively and taking hits to make plays with the puck. Malone is a bit of a wildcard as far as draft status, as it would not be a surprise if there were teams high on him and others who don’t consider him a professional prospect. He lacks dynamic enough hands and feet to project him as a real offensive threat at the professional level, and though he has the aggressiveness to be an NHL bottom-six player, he lacks ideal size or speed for that role.
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The quick and agile Malone broadened his horizons with the United States National Team Development Program in 2012-13, including 13 points (5+8) in 15 games of USHL action, while also gaining valuable international experience. A product of Nichols School, Malone has carved out a reputation as intense competitor at both ends of the ice, combining excellent edge speed and puck control skills with a sound back-checking game. Malone, whose package of skill and character could fill an energy role as a pro, will have his work ethic tested off the ice as well when he enrolls at Harvard University this fall.
NEHJ
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Small but fast two-way center excels with his smarts and willingness to play in heavy traffic areas on the ice. Another Harvard-bound player, the Buffalo-area native left prep at the Nichols School for the National Team and did extremely well in adapting to the higher competition level in the USHL and D1 collegiate circuit. He’s a character kid and leader…yet he always seems to be an afterthought when discussing the Team USA prospects this year.
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Smart, spirited pivot with quick hands and explosive wheels .. throws feistiness into an energetic two-way game .. well-structured and knowledgeable about positioning in correlation with the play .. poised and patient puckcarrier - holds the puck an extra moment - rarely settling for initial options .. fast feet generate a sharp startup burst - plus dynamic lateral agility .. makes strong cuts to the outside .. industrious and brave .. finishes checks enthusiastically .. showed growing confidence in physical play - bolstered by 15 pounds of muscle added last off-season .. prepares his stick well going to the net - and can fire a puck .. however his frame is small by NHL terms and prohibits him from staying in dirty areas .. committed to Harvard - but may opt for the OHL and Owen Sound.
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A highly-competitive center, Malone was one of Team USA’s most reliable faceoff men and took many key draws. Additionally, he was very good at both ends of the ice, showing some grit and tenacity. Malone is a good skater with some subtle skill. He has the ability to walk defensemen, but also relies on his physical strength to get an advantage. Malone played physical and eventually earned a promotion to Team USA’s second line, where he seemed to excel. Though his numbers weren’t spectacular with just one assist, Malone was able to impact the game in other important ways. He’s given himself a good shot to get picked in June. U18WC Statline: 7 GP, 0-1–1, 0 PIM, -2. Projected Draft Range: Fifth to Sixth Round
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Malone, a ’13 Eligible Draft prospect is playing his first season for the USNTDP as an U18 player. After playing the past two seasons for the Nichols School in Buffalo, Malone moved on and made a significant jump to the United States U18 Team that plays the majority of its schedule in the Tier 1 Junior A USHL. Although playing only sparingly thus far in USHL action, Malone has produced 3 goals and 8 assists for 11 points in 13 games. A participant in the inaugural CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game in his hometown of Buffalo, NY in October 2012, it appears very likely Malone will hear his name called at some point this June at The Prudential Center in New Jersey during the 2013 NHL Draft. As well as being a ’14-’15 commit to Harvard University, Sean Malone is currently ranked #14 among all ’13 Eligible prospects in the USHL for this summers 2013 NHL Draft.
A/V Club
Draft-Day Interviews
2013.06.30 – Sean Malone meets with the media after being selected 159th overall. <4:37>
Full Games
2013.04.23 – USA U18 vs Finland U18. <106:39>
2013.04.26 – USA U18 vs Russia U18. <154:14>
2013.04.28 – USA U18 vs Canada U18 (Gold Medal Game). <151:14>
YouTube Clips
Draft-Day Interviews
2013.06.30 – Sean Malone meets with the media after being selected 159th overall. <4:37>
Full Games
2013.04.23 – USA U18 vs Finland U18. <106:39>
2013.04.26 – USA U18 vs Russia U18. <154:14>
2013.04.28 – USA U18 vs Canada U18 (Gold Medal Game). <151:14>
YouTube Clips
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, still like the pick.
