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Marc-Andre Cliche
Forward
DOB - 3-23-87
Stats:
Manchester (AHL)
- Reg season: 11 goals, 10 assists (21 points/52 games played), 25 PIM
- Post season: 1 assist, 9 SOG (4 games)
Manchester coach Mark Morris on Marc-Andre Cliche:
"Marc is a steady, reliable depth forward right now. He is extremely coachable, very mature and he's very responsible. His confidence grew when he returned from the injury, and strangely enough it has worked to his favor because he gave us a real boast with added goal scoring that we didn't know he had along with his ability to shut down the opposition. He's a key penalty killer and we just got better in that area when he returned to the lineup."
"His defensive game is pretty sound. His reaction time is improving. He is a strong guy on the face-offs, and he also is good at positioning himself to block passing lanes. He is a real character guy who is willing to do what it takes, especially in responsible roles, the kind that most guys aren't willing to pay a price for, he is willing to do it. He'll block shots and take a hit to make a play. He is accountable."
Development areas:
Speed?
"He surprises us with his speed sometimes, when goes after a loose puck. He finds a way to get there. He won't wow you at first glance with his speed, but he is a strong kid and I think his desire is going to negate any shortcomings he may have."
"I think he has made some huge strides and I can see him being a responsible third or fourth line guy in a few years."
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metalmaster on Prospect evaluation: Cliche: Avery had to go so I would not blame DL too much for this one.There ar ...
anthony on Prospect evaluation: Cliche: We traded Sean Avery for ths guy. And we also received Jason Ward & Ja ...