Geordie Wudricks Scouting Report

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Courtesy Michael Remmerde at 6/02/2008

Wudrick, Geordie - LW - Swift Current

Geordie Wudrick / Swift Current WHL
LW-L / 6-2.75, 204 / 09-Apr-1990

Skating: 60 / Skill: 40 / Sense: 50 / Compete: 55 / Tough: 60

Strengths: Decent skater for his size. Good touch around the net. Competes and loves to play physical.

Weaknesses: Inconsistent and very streaky. Not much of a puckhandler.

At his best when he keeps it simple, going to the net and battling along the boards. Very good straight line speed and balance, but not much agility or quickness. Can be a fierce physical force when he's going out there and hitting everything in sight, but needs to bring that intensity every night. Impressive in Top Prospects Game and has a specialized game that should translate well to being an NHL winger.

Summary: Might actually make for a better pro than a junior player, with more skilled linemates to complement his style.

Target/Want: Would take in the middle of the 2nd round.

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Hockey News has him ranked 53rd overall. Saying that he's got good work ethic, good size, and does things that don't show up on the scoresheet. Skates well and plays a responsible two way game.

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FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS

“From the Dairy of …”
Swift Current Bronco
Geordie Wudrick.
By Dan Stewart
Geordie Wudrick first laced up a
pair of skates at the age of three
when he would go to public skating
with his parents at the local ice rink.
At the age of four he could be found
playing organized hockey with the
Pond Puppies in Squamish, BC.
From the time he was born in New
Westminster, BC his family moved
around a lot. His mother Maureen
would move with Geordie while
playing Peewee and Midget hockey.
When it looked like Geordie would
be staying put for a while his father,
Lindsay, and older sister, Kendra,
moved from the family home in
Abbotsford, BC to Swift Current, SK.
finally reuniting the family.
Wudrick appreciates all the support
his family has given him to be able to
follow his dreams.
“I really feel that sacrifices like the
ones my family made in the past few
years, and even my whole life have
really benefited me more than
anything else, and it has made me
want to work harder to show my
whole family how much I appreciated
all they have done for me,” he said.
Needless to say, he gives a lot of
credit to both his parents for helping
him develop not only as a hockey
player but more so for the good
values and solid work ethic they
instilled in him.
After a decent rookie season with the
Broncos, Wudrick was expecting big
things with Swift Current.
“I was expecting to have a
successful season, team wise and
personally. Considering some of the
challenges I had to face this year,
away from the ice, I feel I had a
successful season, and I think when
looking back at the times at the start
of the season and the second half, I
played a very strong and dominant
game, the way I know I am capable
of.” Wudrick said.
Broncos assistant coach Tim Kehler
describes Geordie and his play as a
“prototypical power forward.”
“He is a big bodied athlete that
skates well and is at his best when
he is driving the net and being
aggressive on the forecheck,” Kehler
described. “What separates Geordie
from most big men however, are his
soft hands around the net. He can
score in many different ways - off the
rush, in tight, or off the cycle. This
gives Geordie a dimension that
makes him very tough to handle for
opposing defenders.”
While he did not put up the
production he had hoped for,
Wudrick did rather well considering
the tragedy that befell him early in
his season.
“After having a really hot start to the
season, my life was struck with a
devastating tragedy when my best
friend passed away in a tragic car
accident on the morning of
November 20, 2007. This was the
hardest challenge that I have ever
faced in my life and it was very hard
to concentrate on and off the ice.” He
admitted.
This tragic loss of his best friend
pushed him to try and use hockey as
an escape from the pain but with not
really dealing with his grief his play
started to tumble.
“It seemed that the rink was the only
place to escape for myself, and I was
playing with more passion then I
ever had, but it seemed that my
energy and focus levels could just
not overcome the trauma of losing
my best friend. My play was starting
to go down, my point production was
falling, and my marks in school were
hurting as well. After having time to
mourn and rejuvenate my body and
mind over the Christmas break, I
could tell that my intensity had
picked up greatly and I was starting
to play great again.”
“With a new mind set, that I would
play every shift and game for my
buddy, I started to have the success
I did earlier in the season.” Wudrick
did just that, as he finished the year
off with some inspired play and
helped his team advance to the
second round of the WHL playoffs
before being eliminated by the
Calgary Hitmen in six games.
Wudrick, who lists Dany Heatly as
his favorite NHL player, is looking
forward to the draft, which he plans
on attending with his father and
agent Kevin Epp of Titan Sports
Management.
“I'm not stressing out too much about
where or who I get drafted by, I just
know that those few days in June
you won't be able to see me without
a big smile on my face,” said
Wudrick. “I know that what ever
happens there I will be honored and
excited no matter where I go