Player's Profile
- Name: Sean Bentivoglio
- Position: LW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 185 lbs
- Birthdate: 1985-10-16
- Eligible for Draft: 2003
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Thorold, Ontario
- Acquired: Free Agent, 2007
- Playing In: Pro
Sean Bentivoglio
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: DJ Powers
History
2006-07: Sean Bentivoglio capped a stellar senior season as the CHA’s (College Hockey America) Player of the Year. Bentivoglio leaves Niagara as one of the program’s most celebrated players. He was also named Niagara’s Most Valuable Player at season’s end.
The Purple Eagles captain was a cog on one of the nation’s most dynamic line combinations this season. He finished second on the Niagara roster with 46 points (16 goals, 30 assists). Of Bentivoglio’s 16 goals, nine came on special teams, including his team-leading three shorthanded tallies. He was also one of Niagara’s workhorses, ranking among the top players in ice time.
Talent Analysis
There are few players who played in college hockey this season that meant more to their team than Bentivoglio did. He is a tireless worker who combines great quickness, instincts and awareness. Bentivoglio can play in just about any situation and has done so. He is equally adept in power play and penalty situations. Bentivoglio’s great sense of anticipation and speed also helps make him very good in transitioning. He has a knack for scoring timely goals and has proven to be very reliable when it’s all on the line. He is defensively sound and very good on the forecheck. Bentivoglio has superb puck skills and is remarkably patient with the puck. He has the ability to make those around him better. Where Bentivoglio really excels is around the net. He can often be found digging for rebounds or redirecting shots. While Bentivoglio is not noted for his physical play, he can deliver some solid checks and won’t shy away from physical confrontation.
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Profile Last Updated: September, 13th 2008
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