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Joshua Mahura, D |
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Shoots: Left |
Height: 6-0 |
Weight: 179 |
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Born: 1998-05-05 |
Hometown: St. Albert, AB, CAN |
Drafted: 2016 round 3 #85 overall by Anaheim Ducks |
Observations:
September 2016 – Another solid defensive prospect for a team that needs no help in that department. Mahura slid into the late third round due to a knee injury that limited him to only two regular season games with the WHL’s Red Deer Rebels before returning for the playoffs and Memorial Cup. At the Rookie Showcase, featuring newbies form the Ducks, Avalanche and Sharks, Mahura was a two-way threat throughout the games and recorded a pair of assists against San Jose in the final game of the tounament.
For a player who saw nearly no ice time during the 2015-16 campaign, Mahura’s poise with the puck and vision on the ice showed no rust and good upside. The St. Albert native will return to the Rebels. Anaheim and Red Deer both hope to see a big step forward after his lost year. Physical development and time in the gym is needed as well. Zachary DeVine
With proper development and seasoning, could be a decent middle-pairing defenseman with all the needed tools for the modern game.
Video: To come.
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