2008 NHL Draft Top Prospect – Kyle Beach

KYLE BEACH – Everett Silvertips
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rHometown: Kelowna, B.C.
rD.O.B: January 13, 1990
rHt: 6′ 3”
rWt: 203
rWHL Bantam Draft: 2005, 1st rd, 10th overall
rC.C.S Rank: 7th among draft-eligible skaters
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rKyle Beach just wrapped up his second full season in the WHL with the Everett Silvertips. The 18-year-old Kelowna, B.C., product scored 27 goals and 60 points in 60 games during the 2007-08 season, helping the ‘Tips to a fourth-place finish in a very strong U.S. Division.
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rBeach has established himself as one of the most dominant power forwards in the WHL through his first two seasons with Everett. With his strength, size, toughness, and a mean streak, the 2007 WHL Rookie of the Year can be a physical force. He also plays with an edge and has the ability to agitate, draw penalties and throw opponents off their game. Beach also possesses excellent offensive skill, good vision and a dangerous shot, making him a threat to score when he’s on the ice.
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rBeach was a member of Canada’s Under-18 team that finished fourth at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial tournament in August 2007, and also played for Team B.C. at the 2007 Canada Winter Games.
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rHe was selected to participate in the 2008 Home Hardware CHL / NHL Top Prospects game, but could not due to injury.
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rDid you know…Beach’s younger brother, Cody, was drafted by the Calgary Hitmen at the 2007 WHL Bantam Draft. Beach’s second cousin is Oakland A’s starting pitcher Rich Harden. His favorite NHL player is former Kamloops Blazer and current Calgary Flames star Jarome Iginla.
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rYear GP G A PTS +/- PIM
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r2005-06 4 2 1 3 2 4
r2006-07 65 29 32 61 27 196
r2007-08 60 27 33 60 -4 222
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rWHL Playoffs
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r2005 9 1 3 4 2 31
r2006 11 5 6 11 0 19
r2008 4 0 0 0 -6 4
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