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| "He's got a terrific presence on the ice and is adept at leading the rush. He's more consistent than most of the other defensemen." |
| -- Frank Bonello, NHL Central Scouting director, on Allen. |
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NAME: Bryan Allen
BORN: Glenburnie, ON; August 21, 1980 CLUB: Vancouver Canucks (NHL) JUNIOR CLUB: Oshawa Generals (OHL) POSITION: Defense HEIGHT: 6 foot 4½ WEIGHT: 220 lbs. DRAFTED: Vancouver Canucks (1st round, 4th overall, 1998) JUNIOR STATUS: Eligible until 2000 - 2001 |
PERSONAL PROFILE:
Was ranked 5th on the CSS Mid-Term report, final ranking is 3rd ... was Oshawa's first choice, ninth overall, in the 1996 OHL draft ... participated in the 1997 Memorial Cup Tournament ... played for Team Ontario in the 1997 World Hockey Challenge in Alberta ... was a member of the Gold Medal-winning Under-18 Team Canada in the 1997 Three Nations Tournament in the Czech Republic ... was an assistant captain of the Generals this season ... participated in the 1998 OHL All-Star game ... participated in the 1998 Top Prospects Game.
CENTRAL REPORT:
A very mobile defenseman with good agility and balance ... he has exceptional size that allows him to play a very physical game ... is arguably the most complete defenseman in the draft in terms of skill, toughness, and skating ability ... is a good forehand and backhand passer ... possesses good offensive ability and can lead a rush, however, he does not play an overly offensive game ... he is very effective in the corners and easily clears the front of the net ... he is an excellent open-ice hitter and can dominate physically ... he is always working to improve and has a very strong desire to succeed ... he is a team leader on and off the ice.
CANADIAN HOCKEY ASSOCIATION:
Attended 1999 national junior team summer evaluation camp in Winnipeg... Member of national under-18 team that won the 1997 Tri-Nation tournament in the Czech Republic... Member of Team Ontario at the 1996 Under-17 World Hockey Challenge.
CANADIAN HOCKEY LEAGUE:
Oshawa Generals assistant captain... Played in the OHL all-star game and Top Prospects Game in 1998... Played in 1997 Memorial Cup championship... Oshawa's first choice, ninth overall, in the 1996 draft.
OTHER INTERESTING FACTS:
During the summer he enjoys fishing, working out and playing golf to fill his time... Lists Chris Pronger as his favourite NHL Player...