Jake Dotchin

Basics

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Type:

Prospect

Position:

Defense

Simple Position:

Defense

Shoots/Catches:

Right

Height:

6.03

Weight:

212

Born:

March 24, 1994

Age:

Hometown:

Cambridge, ONT

Acquired:

Selected by Tampa Bay in Round 6 (#161) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft

Last Team:

Barrie (OHL)

Projects As:

Physical depth defenseman

Prospect Ranking:

Draft Info

Draft Status:

Drafted

Draft Year:

2012

Draft Type:

NHL Entry Draft

Drafted By:

Tampa Bay Lightning

Round:

Pick No.:

161

Draft Team:

Owen Sound (OHL)

Contract

Contract Status:

Unsigned

Waiver Status:

Waiver Exempt

Bio

History:

2009-2010:
Played midget for the Cambridge Hawks where he had 8 goals and 27 points in 30 games. Selected in the 4th round, 70th overall by Owen Sound in the 2010 OHL Priority Draft.

2010-2011:
Did not make the Attack out of camp and played for the Cambridge Winter Hawks of the GOJHL where he had 5 goals and 15 points in 41 games.

2011-2012:
Made his major junior debut, scoring 3 goals and 19 points in 64 games with Owen Sound. Rated the #139 North American skater by NHL Central Scouting Service. Selected in the 6th round, 161st overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Scouting Report

Scouting Comments:

"Big, raw blue-liner has come looong way since training camp. Skating is still not a strength, but has improved a TON. Very strong upper body and plays physically - regularly knocks even strong forwards off their feet. Good defensive zone awareness and sound positioning. Reads and anticipates puck movement well. Shows surprisingly strong patience with the puck and a willingness to handle it and make plays. Hard shot from the point and good decisions in distribution. Makes good D-to-D passes, but show inconsistent accuracy on his outlets. Plays a steady, unspectacular game, but may not have the speed or footwork to play at a higher level.

Projection: Heavy-footed organizational depth guy.
Style compares to: Mark Fraser" (Red Line Report)

Strengths:

Big, strong young man who is a hitter. Good awareness and good positionally. Reads the play well. Big, hard shot. Shot up developmentally, as he had zero major junior experience before this season.

Weaknesses:

Skating has improved, but he's still on the slow side with poor footwork. Outlet passing needs work, as well.

Projection:

Depth physical defenseman

Statistics

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Season	Team	League	GP	G	A	TP	PIM		Playoffs	GP	G	A	TP	PIM
2009-2010	Cambridge Hawks Minor Midget AAA	AHMMPL	30	8	19	27	60	\|	Playoffs	11	4	6	10	26
2010-2011	Cambridge Winter Hawks	GOJHL	41	5	10	15	88	\|	Playoffs	5	1	3	4	8
2011-2012	Owen Sound Attack	OHL	64	3	16	19	77	\|	Playoffs	5	0	3	3	8
2012-2013	Owen Sound Attack	OHL	38	2	12	14	39	\|
	Barrie Colts	OHL	28	2	6	8	42	\|	Playoffs	17	1	4	5	25
2013-2014	Barrie Colts	OHL	58	10	22	32	115	\|