Player Profile – Stephen Woodworth

Player Information:

Name: Stephen Woodworth
Position: Defensemen
Birthdate / Junior age:  1993-01-21 / 18
Shoots: Left
Height: 6’00”
Weight: 185
Birthplace: Middleton, Nova Scotia
Hometown: Middleton, Nova Scotia
Drafted at the 2009 Quebec Major Junior Hockey League entry draft in round four (#58 overall) by the Lewiston MAINEiacs

Stephen was traded to the Screaming Eagles on January 6th 2010 in a deal that saw Stephen, defensemen Éric Gélinas and a 5th round pick in 2010 (CAP) coming to the Screaming Eagles for defensemen Ian Saab, Zachary Evans-Renaud and a 2nd round pick in 2012.

Statistics:

(Regular Season) – 2009-2010 – Lewiston – GP: 5 – G: 0 – A: 0 – PTS: 0 – +/-: 0 – PIM: 6
(Regular Season) – 2009-2010 – Cape Breton – GP: 19 – G: 1 – A: 3 – PTS: 4 – +/-: 4 – PIM: 6
(Post Season) – 2009-2010 – Cape Breton – GP: 2 – G: 0 – A: 0 – PTS: 0 – +/-: __ – PIM: 0
(Regular Season) – 2010 -2011 – Cape Breton – GP: 65 – G: 1 – A: 7 – PTS: 8 – +/-: -31 – PIM: 43
(Post Season) – 2010-2011 – Cape Breton – GP: 3 – G: 0 – A: 0 – PTS: 0 – +/-: -5 – PIM: 4

Current stats as of Monday, December 5th 2011 – 2011-2012 – Cape Breton – GP: 32 – G: 1 A: 8 – PTS: 9 – +/-: -8 – PIM: 23

Q & A with Stephen Woodworth:

Q1: Tell us about your Minor Hockey career.

A1: I grew up playing in the Western Valley Minor Hockey Association. I played at the ‘AAA’ level from my second year Atom until my second year Bantam.

Q2: Where did you play your Midget hockey?

A2: I played my midget hockey with the Valley Wildcats of the Nova Scotia Major Midget Hockey League, under head coach and former QMJHL player, Nick Greenough. The team was based out of Kentville, Nova Scotia, approximately 30 minutes from my home in Middleton, Nova Scotia.

Q3: You were drafted by the former Lewiston MAINEiacs at the 2009 Quebec Major Junior Hockey League entry draft in round four (#58 overall). Tell us a little bit about your draft year and the 2009 ‘Q’ entry draft in Moncton, New Brunswick.

A3: I spent most of my draft year out of the lineup with a broken clavicle, which I received during a game early in the season. Being drafted was an exciting experience that I will never forget. I was fortunate to be in attendance and share that special moment with my parents.

Q4: Were you always a defensemen? When did you start playing defense? Why?

A4: I did not convert to playing defense until my first year of bantam. Both my brother and dad had played defense during their careers, but when I was younger, I had my heart set on becoming a forward. I think I converted mainly because I enjoyed watching my brother Brent play defense so much and felt I could learn a great deal through him and my dad.

Q5: Who is the one person you would like to thank for getting you where you are today with the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles? Why?

A5: The one person I would like to thank for getting me to where I am today is my brother. He always pushed me to be better and supported me through the highs and lows of growing up and playing hockey.

Q6: Tell us a little about your hometown of Middletown, Nova Scotia.

A6: Middleton is located in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, roughly 30 minutes from Kentville, Nova Scotia. It’s nickname is “Heart of the Valley”. It is the half- way point between Halifax, Nova Scotia and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.

Q7: Tell us some interesting facts about your family.

A7: My dad owns a Home Building Depot in Middleton, Nova Scotia. He grew up in Kentville playing high school hockey and from there and moved on to play 4 years with the Dalhousie Tigers from 1978 to 1982. He played with Sydney’s Ken Bickerton as well as Screaming Eagles assistant coach John Kibyuk.

Q8: Besides hockey, what other activities do you enjoy doing?

A8: I enjoy hunting and fishing.

Q9: What two cities in the QMJHL do you love playing in? (besides Sydney)

A9: Halifax and Quebec City, both rinks are large and have exciting atmospheres

Q10: What’s one thing you like about Cape Breton? Why?

A10: The people of Cape Breton are very friendly and hospitable. There is a deep sense of pride that comes with playing for the people of Cape Breton.