Name: Keith Ballard
Position: D
Shoots:
Height: 5-11
Weight: 204 lbs
Birthdate: 1982-11-26
Hometown: Baudette, Minn
Acquired:
Trade with Colorado, March 2004
Keith Ballard
Profile Contributed By: Erik Freeman


History

Ballard grew up in tiny Baudette, Minnesota along the Canadian border. After his sophomore year of high school he left to join the NTDP in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was a top prospect while playing there and the following year joined the Omaha Lancers before signing with the University of Minnesota where he was recently named to the all rookie team.

HighLights:

- played senior season with the Omaha Lancers of the USHL

- named first-team All-USHL

- led all league defenseman in goals scored, as well as power-play goals (12)

- spent his junior season with the National Development Team program in Ann Arbor, Mich.

- member of the 2000 U.S. Junior Under-18 World Championship Team
 
Talent Analysis

Ballard could become what Jordan Leopold now is. He has a stocky build and is a smooth skater with great lateral quickness. Ballard has great offensive instincts and see's time on the second power play unit for the Gophers. He has a heavy shot but needs to work on hitting the net and keeping it low. He does a solid job of moving the puck out of the zone whether it be skating or making the outlet pass. Has adjusted well in the WCHA. One thing he needs to do is get committed to working hard in the offseason to continue to develop.
Future

Future Analysis Coming Soon
Stats

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Profile Last Updated: 2004-04-07

 

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