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Fredric Anderberg: 2012 NHL Draft
For many athletes, an injury can be a set back to their professional careers. Particularly for hockey players, some injuries requiring surgery can keep them off the ice for months. Such experiences can be very discouraging, especially for young hockey players with big dreams. It’s an experience Fredric Anderberg is all too familiar with.
“It started when my brother I were fighting like always,” Anderberg tells HP.
What started as a common battle between siblings took a turn for the worst as six year-old Fredric’s older brother accidently crushed his elbow during the brawl. However, it wasn’t until after Fredric had the cast removed two months following the injury, that he noticed a problem with his elbow.
“I noticed that my elbow was on the wrong side of my arm, you almost need to see it to understand,” Anderberg recalls, “I stopped playing hockey for almost two years, not because I couldn’t play, but because I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to play as well as the other kids.”
It took a while for Fredric to gather up the confidence to skate once again, but when he did he hit the ice harder than he had left it. “I set my first goal in my life” Fredric tells, “It was to be better than my brother, who was a very talented hockey player.”
The Swede admits that rejoining his teammates wasn’t as easy at first: “At first I really sucked, so I started to practice more than all the kids my age and everything eventually fell into place,” he said.
Ever since regaining his confidence at eight years old (and never losing it again), Fredric Anderberg has become a hot flame not just in Swedish junior hockey, but on the world stage as well. After a successful J18 Allsvenskan series with the SDE HF J18 team at the age of 15, Fredric went on to join the Swedish national U16 team, where he didn’t disappoint—scoring two goals in three games.
Anderberg moved onto the Djurgården J18 team, where he continued to grow and show great potential in both the J18 Elit and J18 Allsvenskan series. But it didn’t stop there, on his second time around with the national team, he didn’t just join his teammates, but he led them as their team captain: “I took my place and got down to work,” Anderberg said.
On his second year with the national team, the adamant leader put up an impressive six points (five goals and one assist) in the three games he played with the national team.
A distinguished leader, Fredric Anderberg acknowledges the drive behind his leadership, “I want to be a big part of the team and bring lots of enthusiasm and leadership to the team,” he said.
Set to play more games with the team and participate in the Ivan Hlinka tournament, his hot trail was cut short in February by a shoulder injury forcing him into surgery. Having struggled with his shoulder in the past, the surgery was setback, but also a cure to the problem as a whole:”It was very hard missing hockey for a few months, but I knew that getting surgery was the necessary thing to do,” reflects Fredric, “Thinking in the long run, I did the right thing.”
Forced to the sidelines for almost seven months, Fredric admits it wasn’t easy watching his teammates on the ice without him, “It was hard to see the guys on the team winning and losing, and not being able to be a part of it,” Anderberg tells, “It’s very sad watching from the benches.“
Sitting out for the second time in his life, Fredric Anderberg was a much different person than the six year old with the injured elbow. “I never felt like giving up,” says Fredric as he describes his feelings during the frustrating months, “It was very hard because I missed many games I would’ve wanted to play and be a part of, but you can’t look back on your life and live in the past.”
Anderberg rejoined his Djurgården team for the J18 Elit series with a stronger than ever performance, but then took it to the next level as he joined the Djurgården J20 team in the SuperElit series.
Now playing for the Djurgården J20 team and being one of the youngest players on the team, Fredric doesn’t feel discouraged to back down from being a leader: “I think some are just born with it,” he tells HP, “you want to take a big role on the team, and you just go and do it.”
Upon recovering from his injury, it didn’t take too long for Fredric to skate with the national team once again. More dynamic than ever, he joined the national U18 team and went on to play in the World Juniar A Challange (WJAC-19) in Canada.
“Playing on the national team is very big,” Fredric tells about his experience representing his country for the past three years, “You’re nervous and you want to play as best as you can for the national team, but it’s fun.”
He describes the experience almost as a reward for a well fought season, “It’s like a bonus; if you play well for your club, you get to play for the national team and it’s always a great opportunity and very fun.”
Even with all his success up to date, he sets goals for himself during this important year. “I put up three goals for myself every year and work to achieve them,” Anderberg tells HP, “my goals this season are to do well in the NHL Entry Draft, work towards the U18 World Championships, and take my team to the playoffs.”
Eligible for the 2012 NHL Entry Draft this year, Fredric is looking to showcase more than just his leadership and strong work ethic: “my strengths are my speed, my skating, and my shot,” he said. Ultimately, he combines his strengths to put the puck in the net and get the job done, “I think of myself as a power forward with the skill to score goals,” he tells HP on a self-evaluation. Not only is he a threat on the offensive, but on the defensive as well since he is perseverant on both sides of the rink, “I’m a two way forward who works hard wherever I am on the ice,” Anderberg says.
“I think my game is similar to Scott Hartnel,” comments Anderberg, “I look like him on the ice, always working hard on both sides of the rink on the offensive and the defensive.”
It doesn’t stop there for Fredric, he continues to develop his game everyday at practice, “I want to be stronger, so I want to gain some weight and try to be even faster,” Anderberg says.
Looking forward to the NHL Entry Draft in a few months, Fredric has a lot to offer an interested team: “I have my strong skating to offer, as well as my willingness to give it my all: hitting, shooting, getting rebounds and standing in front of the net, just being a hard working forward,” Anderberg explains.
Healthier than ever, Fredric is looking forward to not only becoming part of an NHL team in the near future, but also to playing a leadership role within the organization that gives him the opportunity. “I’m not looking for anything special, just a good team management and some good guys,” comments Fredric when asked about possible favourites at the NHL Entry Draft, “With good guys we can develop a good group, and I think a good group is the start of a good team, and of course I’d like to take part in helping that group develop into a good team.”
Fredric Anderberg has had a strong start to 2012; getting past his injury and becoming better acquaintanced with his J20 team, his trail has been re-ignited. It shouldn’t be long before his trail sets North America ablaze. As a young, but perseverant individual, Fredric Anderberg is the result of hard work and dedication, and an example of the success it brings.
The 2012 NHL Draft is just a five months away and our book featuring 2012 NHL Draft prospect, Brendan Gaunce is getting closer to it's release date in May. With the release date getting closer each day, we give you some excerpts from the upcoming book which is being written by John Matisz.
By now, it’s general knowledge in the junior hockey realm that Brendan Gaunce offers a three-zone game. He’s an offensive force, yet far from a liability when travelling through the neutral zone and while protecting his own end.
When it comes to elite forwards, however, even players with rounded skill sets rank scoring goals as one of their chief responsibilities.
The variety in which the Markham, Ont., native can put the puck in the net is above average. A top-corner shootout goal, wrister off the sideboards, backhand rebound – you name it, he has the ability to do it, and has probably done it over the course of the 2011-12 season thus far.
A goal’s a goal, yes, but scoring through a choice move is something different. Which begs the question: What’s his goal of choice, his utopian tally?
“There’s a couple of moves I have come to like over the years, but they all have to do with wrap-arounds. I like wrapping it quick when I’m going full speed. Or, when I’m behind the net going one way on the defender, I try to wrap it around quick there, too.
“Wrap-arounds are probably my favourite play to do. I’ve noticed my strength is definitely not toe-dragging at the blueline.”
Clearly honest with himself and comfortable with speaking his mind, the Belleville Bull chimed in on the ongoing debate of fighting's place in the game:
“I don’t have a problem with fighting at all. I think it shows unity within the team and how guys are able to stick up for each other. Without fighting I don’t think games would be as intense, and I don’t think teams would be as close.
“You wouldn’t think guys had your back, so I really don’t mind it. After a big hit, if there’s a fight, it’s about sticking up for your team.”
Our January Newsletter is now available on our scouting portal. This month we expand our 2012 NHL Draft player rankings to a top 60 list. We also review the holiday hockey tournaments in Alberta and Windsor. HP scouts attended both the World Under 17 Challenge and the World Jr. Championship. We profile Matt Finn from the OHL and Colton Sissons and Cody Corbett of the WHL. This months newsletter is 18 pages and we remind you that subscribers also get our 2012 NHL Draft Guide (digital edition available in May 2012) included. All this for just $29.99!!
Check out our holiday hockey blog for thoughts on hockey action from places like the World Jr. Championship in Calgary & Edmonton and the U17 from Windsor, Ontario.
HP scouts will chime in with their thoughts as the holiday hockey season progresses.
Our December NHL newsletter is now available on the scouting portion of our website. This month we update our rankings and profile prospects from the WHL and the OHL. See who is rising and who is falling as our scouts get more views under their belts with each passing week. Our cover prospects is the Belleville Bulls, Malcolm Subban, a rising prospect the past two months.
Draft Year: Brendan Gaunce
We are happy to announce the release of something new this season. In the Spring of 2012 we will be releasing Draft Year: Brendan Gaunce. Brendan, along with his family and agent, have been kind enough to allow us to follow along as the top prospect makes his way through his NHL Draft season. The journey begins this past summer and continues following Brendan all season long as June and NHL Draft day in Pittsburgh approaches. As we make our way towards June, we will occasionally post some outtakes from the book. Here is a our first preview from lead author John Matisz:
In a season with a million and one expectations, 17-year-old draft eligible forward was named an assistant captain of the Belleville Bulls prior to season puck-drop.
When asked whether he felt any additional weight on his shoulders with the official leadership role, Gaunce opened up about said role.
"Before I got the 'A,' one of my goals this year was to be a better leader. As a rookie (in 2010-11), you can kind of say stuff but you could be stepping on guys' toes because you're only 16 while some guys are 20 years old. And, if you're trying to give them advice, it's a little awkward on your end, just because you don't know how they're going to take it. It's kind of like your younger brother giving you advice - which no one likes. Overall though, I was planning on being a better leader this year. The letter on my jersey just adds some extra motivation."
The book will be available in May 2012 on Amazon.com, Amazon.ca and in digital format. More details will be available as release date approaches. Check back often for more previews!
Our October edition of HP Monthly newsletter is now available in our clients portal. This month we update our NHL Rankings based on our scouts viewings so far this season. We also feature NHL Draft prospects including Charles Hudon from Chicoutimi of the QMJHL. We report on our recent viewing of he USHL Fall Classic in Sioux City Iowa, and we have our monthly features: Rising & Falling and Founders Notes. Our HP Monthly newsletter is released on the 15th of each month through the June draft and into July. Last month we gave you a FREE PREVIEW.
NHL R & D camp - A quick look at some prospects.
#2 - RD - Cody Ceci - 6'1.25” - 208lb. Ottawa (OHL)
Ceci was consistently solid throughout the RDO Camp. Very physical, but timed it well, and didn't go over the top. Showed solid awareness in all three zones. Ceci had a huge one timer from the point. One member at the camp called him the toughest player to handle 1 on 1 defensively, and another called him the toughest player to handle 1 on 1 offensively, which shows the respect Ceci has gained among his peers.
#11 - LW - Phillip DiGiuseppe - 5'11.5” - 176lb. U. of Michigan (CCHA)
Team white didn't have the amount of standout performances as team Black. However DiGuseppe likely had one of the best performances for Team White. A player that HP founder Mark Edwards knows well, having coached him 2 years ago, DiGiuseppe is a very smooth skater, and very tough to contain once he gets moving down the wing. He has solid puck protection abilities along the walls and uses his quick feet coming out of corners. Phil has a strong release on his shot. Phillip showed off relentless effort and was very effective in the corners and along the boards. DiGiuseppe appeared to see the ice very well and anticipated the play very well. It will be interesting to see how he progresses as a freshman at the University of Michigan.
#8 - RW - Miles Koules - 5'10.25” - 189lb. USA Under-18 (USHL)
Really didn't stand out much, but his flashes of talent definitely came out in the offensive zone when he had the puck on his stick. Koules has an outstanding release on his shot and showed great accuracy. He did a nice job driving the net hard.
#3 - RD - Mathew Dumba - 5'11.25” - 175lb. Red Deer (WHL)
Dumba didn't impress much in his first match-up, but in the second he became much more noticeable. Made solid plays 1 on 1 taking the body very effectively. He's very calm and composed with the puck under pressure. He also made an outstanding spin-o-rama move in the neutral zone, rush into the offensive zone, then set up a goal. When speaking with Dumba after the camp about his upcoming season in Red Deer, he told HockeyProspect “I hope to continue to add some offensive flair, but also at the same time be in a position to help the penalty kill and contribute in defensive situations where I didn't really contribute much last year” Dumba has the potential to have a great chance at being selected as a top 10 pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. He has had some major mental lapses at times but there is no denying his talent.
#7 - RD - Jacob Trouba - 6'1.5” - 193lb. USA Under-18 (USHL)
The first thing you notice about Trouba is the combination of size and speed. Trouba was the biggest defenceman in camp (height wise), and showed outstanding skating ability and speed. The key to entering the top 10 of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft for Trouba will come down to positioning. When in position, he looked very solid. He's tough to solve 1 on 1, and he has decent positioning for the most part. However, early on he went way out of position to seek out some big hits, and wound up giving up some 2 on 1 situations against his team. He also played fairly undisciplined, and may need to establish that thin line between playing hard/tough, and committing penalties. He tried to force plays in the offensive zone, and at times wasn't able to recover despite his speed. He was a player who got better every game, and was one of the few who really showed well in the 3rd scrimmage. He also has a very good point shot highlighted by a strong one-timer. We really like what Trouba brings to the table, and it will all come down to refining a few areas of his game.
A complete recap of every player at the camp will be posted in our scouting portal with the release of the new version of that portion of our website in the coming weeks.
The team Rosters for the 2011 NHL Research and Development camp.
The 2011 NHL Research Camp featuring top prospects for the 2012 NHL Draft is set for August 17th and 18th in Toronto. Three HockeyProspect.com scouts will be attending both days.
PROSPECTS ATTENDING:
ALTSHULLER, DANIEL G NEPEAN (CCHL) 6' 2', 194 lbs
ATHANASIOU, ANDREAS C LONDON (OHL) 5' 11', 157 lbs
BEAUVILLIER, FRANCIS LW RIMOUSKI (QMJHL) 6' 1', 170 lbs
BUSSIERES, RAPHAEL LW BAIE-COMEAU (QMJHL) 6' 1', 183 lbs
CAMPAGNA, MATTHEW C SUDBURY (OHL) 5' 10', 170 lbs
CECI, CODY D OTTAWA (OHL) 6' 2', 203 lbs
CURCURUTO, GIANLUCA D SAULT STE. MARIE (OHL) 6' 1', 191 lbs
DARCY, CAMERON C U.S. UNDER-18 (USHL) 6' 0', 185 lbs
DI GIUSEPPE, PHILLIP LW U OF MICHIGAN (CCHA) 6' 0', 185 lbs
DRIEDGER, CHRIS G CALGARY (WHL) 6' 2', 172 lbs
DUMBA, MATHEW D RED DEER (WHL) 5' 11', 171 lbs
EBERT, NICK D WINDSOR (OHL) 6' 0', 195 lbs
FRASER, JEREMIE D ACADIE-BATHURST (QMJHL) 6' 1', 200 lbs
FRK, MARTIN RW HALIFAX (QMJHL) 6' 0', 192 lbs
GALCHENYUK, ALEX C/LW SARNIA (OHL) 6' 0', 185 lbs
GAUNCE, BRENDAN C BELLEVILLE (OHL) 6' 2', 205 lbs
GIRGENSONS, ZEMGUS C DUBUQUE (USHL) 6' 1', 182 lbs
GUDBRANSON, ALEX D KINGSTON (OHL) 6' 1', 200 lbs
KERDILES, NICOLAS LW U.S. UNDER-18 (USHL) 6' 1’’, 183 lbs
KOSMACHUK, SCOTT RW GUELPH (OHL) 6’’ 0’’, 182 lbs
LAUGHTON, SCOTT C OSHAWA (OHL) 6' 0', 174 lbs
MAIDENS, JARROD C OWEN SOUND (OHL) 6' 1', 169 lbs
MATHESON, MICHAEL D DUBUQUE (USHL) 6' 0', 170 lbs
MARCANTUONI, MATIA C KITCHENER (OHL) 5' 11', 185 lbs
MURRAY, RYAN D EVERETT (WHL) 6' 0', 182 lbs
OLSON, COLLIN G U.S. UNDER-18 (USHL) 6' 3’’, 189 lbs
POULIOT, DERRICK D PORTLAND (WHL) 5' 11', 185 lbs
RIELLY, MORGAN D MOOSE JAW (WHL) 5' 11', 189 lbs
RYAN, ANDREW LW HALIFAX (QMJHL) 6' 3’’, 193 lbs
SCHMALTZ, JORDAN D SIOUX CITY (USHL) 6' 2', 175 lbs
SISSONS, COLTON RW KELOWNA (WHL) 6' 1', 182 lbs
SIWAK, DAULTON C RED DEER (WHL) 5' 11', 190 lbs
SUBBAN, MALCOLM G BELLEVILLE (OHL) 6' 1', 178 lbs
TIERNEY, CHRIS LW LONDON (OHL) 6' 0', 170 lbs
TROUBA, JACOB D U.S. UNDER-18 (USHL) 6' 1', 175 lbs
YAKUPOV, NAIL RW SARNIA (OHL) 5' 11', 180 lbs
Scrimmage #1
· No-touch icing
· No line change for team committing an offside
· Face-off variations (penalty line for center committing an infraction; all face-offs in circles; same linesman drops puck for all face-offs)
· No icing permitted while shorthanded
· Verification line (additional line behind the goal line)
· Overtime variation (four minutes of 4-on-4 followed by three minutes of 3-on-3)
· Shootout variation (5-man shootout precedes sudden-death format)
· Shallow-back nets
Scrimmage #2
· After offside, face-off goes back to offending team's end
· Face-off variations (both centers must come set on whistle; all face-offs in circles; same linesman drops puck for all face-offs)
· Delayed penalty variation (offending team must exit zone in possession of puck to stop play)
· Changes only permitted on-the-fly (except after goals and upon manpower changes)
· Strict enforcement of goaltenders covering puck outside crease (Rule 63.2)
· Remove trapezoid
· Verification line
· Allow hand passes in all zones
· Overtime variation (switch ends)
· Shootout variation (5-man shootout with repeat players if tied after 5 shooters)
· Thin-netting nets
Scrimmage #3
· 'Hybrid' icing
· Offside variation (offending team can't change and face-off in its end zone)
· Face-off variations (player encroaching can't replace thrown-out center, all face-offs in circles; same linesman drops puck for all face-offs)
· All penalties to be served in their entirety
· Strict enforcement of goaltenders covering puck outside crease (rule 63.2)
· Bear-hug rule
· Verification line
· Overtime variation (switch ends for four minutes of 4-on-4, followed by three minutes of 3-on-3)
· Shootout variation (3-man shoot out with repeat shooters if tied after 3 shooters)
· Shallow-back nets
Session #4
· All-Star Skills competition (fastest skater, breakaway challenge, accuracy shooting, skills relay challenge, hardest shot, elimination shootout)
UPDATED INFO
2011 NHL Research, Development and Orientation Camp
All-Star Skills Competition - Thursday, Aug. 18 (1:30 p.m.)
Events:
1) Fastest Skater
2) Breakaway Challenge
3) Accuracy Shooting
4) Skills Challenge Relay
5) Hardest Shot
6) Elimination Shoot Out
Competition Rules and Regulations
Decision Process: The referee shall make all necessary rulings regarding the skills competition events.
Prior to the competition the team coaches will determine which players are participating in which event.
Tie Situation - Captains participate in a shootout if the competition ends in a tie. Captains chose their Goalie.
EVENT 1 - FASTEST SKATER
Participants
- Five players from each team compete (four skaters, 1 goalie).
- Order of skaters - Backward, Goalies, forward
Points
- 7 points available
- Winner of each individual race scores one point
- Winner of the Final race scores two points
Procedure / Rules
- The contest consists of five races, (two players skating at one time) plus one final match race featuring the fastest skater from each team.
- Starting from a standing position at opposite sides of the centre line on opposite sides of the ice, on the referee's whistle, the skater s complete one lap of the arena surface in a counter-clockwise direction.
- The winner of each match is the skater with the fastest time as recorded by the timing devices.
- In case of a clock malfunction, the official time will be recorded by the referee's stop watch.
- The player from each team with the fastest time will meet in the final match to determine the Fastest Skater.
Tie Situation
If a preliminary race ends in a tie, each of the teams will be awarded one point. If final is tied - skaters race again.
EVENT 2 - BREAKAWAY CHALLENGE
Participants
- Three shooters from each team
- one Goalie
Points
- 2 points available
- Winner, as determined by judge receives 2 points
Procedure / Rules
- Shooters can start their routine from anywhere in the offensive zone and have full access to the offensive Zone, including behind the net. (NHL penalty shot rules do not apply)
- Each skater will attempt 3 shots.
- In arena judge will determine winner of the event
EVENT 3 - ACCURACY SHOOTING
Participants
- Four players from each team compete
- 2 passers from each team
Points
- 6 points available
- Winner of each individual match up scores one point
- Winner of the final match up scores two points
Procedure / Rules
- Four destructible styrofoam targets 15 inches in diameter are attached to the goal posts of both goals, one target in each corner.
- Two players, one on each side of each goal, alternately pass pucks to a shooter positioned 25 feet out from the goal line.
- Two shooters in each match, simultaneously shooting at opposite goals.
- The shooter who hits each of the four targets in the least amount of time wins the match .
- Any contact of a target by a puck that is shot is scored as a hit.
- The player with the fastest time from each team will go head-to-head for the title of the Most Accurate Shooter.
- If a team is swept in preliminary rounds, the captain will choose who represents the team in the final.
EVENT 4 - SKILLS CHALLENGE RELAY
Participants
Sixteen players from each team
Points
- 2 points available
- The team with the fastest time scores 2 points
Procedure / Rules
- Event consist of 4 relays with the following skills;
- One timers - three shooters, 1 passer
- Each shooter must score three goals
- Passing - one passer
- Passer must complete a pass into each of the six nets
- Puck Control Relay - one skater
- Skater with puck skates through a series of cones
- o Stick Handling - one skater
- Skater controls puck through a series of pucks
- Accuracy Shooting - one shooter
- Shooter must hit four targets
- For one of the relay's the one timer shooters must be lefties and for the other relay they must be righties
- Each skill must be completed before moving on to the next skill. Referee whistles/signals start of next skill
- This is a timed event, with the fastest time winning.
Tie Situation
If both teams have the same fastest time, the two fastest teams will have a re-match. The fastest time recorded in the tie breaking match is the winner.
EVENT 5 - HARDEST SHOT
Participants
Four players from each team
Points
- 6 points available
- Winner of each individual match up scores one point
- Winner of the final match up scores two points
Procedure / Rules
- Six head-to-head matches featuring one shooter from each team.
- Players alternate shots. Two attempts for each player.
- A single puck is positioned on the ice 30 feet from the center of the goal. A player, starting no further than the nearest blue line, may skate towards the puck and shoot it from its positioned spot into the goal. The highest recorded shot (in mph) of two attempts will be scored.
- Shots must be on goal to be calculated and all shots are recorded by radar in miles per hour.
- If a puck enters the goal uncalculated due to a malfunction of the radar equipment, the shooter will be allowed an additional attempt.
- If player breaks his stick he will be given another attempt.
- At the conclusion of the individual matches, the player from each team who recorded the hardest single shot will meet in a final match to determine the Hardest Shooter
Tie Situation
- If any match up ends in a tie, both players shoot again. The highest recorded speed of the tie breaking shot is the winner of that match up.
EVENT 6 - ELIMINATION SHOOTOUT
Participants
- 12 players and two goalies from each Team.
- Order of shooters & goalies - determined by random draw prior to the competition
Points
every goal scored counts as one point
Procedure / Rules
- Shooters that score move on to the next round. .
- Each scoring attempt is officiated in accordance with NHL shootout rules.
- The winner of the contest will be the player who scores in the final round and all the other player(s) miss.
First Round
- One shot per player
- Each goalie faces six attempts.
Subsequent Rounds
- Shooters who score will continue to move on to the next round in the shootout.
- Goalies rotate after every third shooter.
- If one team has one shooter left and the other team has two or more, the one shooter team must wait for all other shooters to go before he goes again.
- Rounds continue until only one player scores and the other(s) don't.
- The last scoring shooter wins
- If last scoring shooter's team is behind in the competition, the shooter continues to shoot until he does not score. Each goal scored will earn his team a point.
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