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  • Name: Kyle Beach
  • Position: C
  • Shoots: Right
  • Height: 6-3
  • Weight: 182 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1990-01-13
  • Eligible for Draft: 2008
  • Drafted: 2008
  • Hometown: Kelowna, British Columbia
  • Acquired: 1st round (#11 overall), 2008 by Chicago
  • Playing In: CHL

Kyle Beach

Prospect Grade: 8.5 D  (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: HF Staff

History

2005-06: Beach made a brief appearance with the Silvertips towards the end of the season.  Playing in just four games, Beach had three points (two goals, one assist).  Beach made an impact in the post-season though.  In nine games, Beach totaled four points (one goal, three assists) and 31 PIM.   

2006-07: Playing in his first full season with the Silvertips, Beach made his presence known.  He was third on the Silvertips in points with 61, third in goals with 29, fourth in assists, and first in both +/- (+27) and PIM (196).  He was a force on the power play, scoring 18 of his 29 goals on the man advantage.  He finished in the top five in the WHL in PIM, and led all rookies in that field.  He was the seventh leading scorer amongst WHL rookies.  Beach once again was a force in the post-season, leading all rookies in points with 11 (five goals, six assists).  Beach’s stellar rookie year was rewarded with the Jim Piggott, annually given to the WHL Rookie of the Year.

2007-08: Having the tough task of following up a Rookie of the Year season, Kyle Beach did not miss a beat.  He tallied 29 goals and 32 assists in 65 games along with 196 penalty minutes. He picked up 11 points in 11 playoff games last season, second on the Everett Silvertips to Peter Mueller (PHO). While his 61 points did not improve on last season's totals, scoring for the Everett team as a whole was off this season and Beach's emphasis on tough, physical play never waivered.  Beach also played in the CHL Top Prospect Game.

Talent Analysis

Beach is a big physical force on the ice.  He has a nose for the net, is a force on the power play, and will not shy away from dropping the gloves.  Beach is as close to a total package as the WHL has to offer. A bruising power forward, Beach is plagued by supposed attitude problems, generally perpetuated by media types. But hockey experts know what Beach is capable of and he will be given every opportunity to develop as a professional.

Future

It is uncertain whether Beach will be playing professionally next season or returning to his junior team in Everett. In any event, Beach has the potential to become a dominating power forward at the next level if he can keep his emotions in check. Also, he could be playing in the NHL sooner rather than later.  

Stats

SEASON TEAM GP G A PTS PIM
2005-06 Everett Silvertips (WHL) 4 2 1 3 4
2006 Everett Silvertips (WHL) 9 1 3 4 31
2006-07 Everett Silvertips (WHL) 65 29 32 61 196
2007 Everett Silvertips (WHL) 11 5 6 11 19
2007-08 Everett Silvertips (WHL) 60 27 33 60 222
2008 Everett Silvertips (WHL) 4 0 0 0 4

 

Profile Last Updated: August, 5th 2008

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