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#8 Willie Coetzee
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Pos: Right Wing D.O.B.: 11/7/90 From: Johannesburg, South Africa Height: 5'10 Weight: 183 Shoots: Right Drafted: Undrafted Acquired: Signed by Detroit (NHL) 9/18/09 |
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| Plus: Competitive player with good skills... Plays bigger than his size... Great work ethic... Sees the ice well... |
| Minus: Undersized... Offensive game has not matured, may not translate to the next level... |
| Organizational Comments: “Willie has worked exceptionally hard. When he came to training camp this year, he looked like a totally different guy. He’s stronger, faster, more confident and much more prepared – and it’s shown on the ice.”Griffins Coach Curt Fraser |
What GRC says: 2010-11: Didn’t show much in very limited action the second half before being assigned to Toledo (ECHL). Much like Mursak a few years ago, Coetzee should benefit from his trial by fire and make more of an impact next season. 2009-10: After an MVP worthy season of junior, Willie got his feet wet with a couple of games at the end, showing he can generate offense with four shots on goal in that span. He has put himself in a good position to make this team next season with a strong camp and needs to add some strength to his frame. Fall 2009: Coetzee, a teammate of the Wings first pick in 2009 Landon Ferraro, was invited to camp as a tryout. The 18 yr old didn't disappoint and bucked the odds to earn a three-year entry level contract with Detroit. He still has a couple more years of junior left before trying his luck at the pro level. |
| Role: Two-way forward |
| Projection: NHL 2nd or 3rd liner |
| Transactions |
| 9/18/09 | Signed to 3-yr contract by Detroit (NHL) |
| 3/30/10 | Assigned to Grand Rapids (AHL) |
| 4/12/10 | Assigned to Red Deer (WHL) |
| 9/29/10 | Assigned to Grand Rapids (AHL) |
| 10/1/10 | Recalled by Detroit (NHL) |
| 10/3/10 | Assigned to Grand Rapids (AHL) |
| 12/2/10 | Assigned to Toledo (ECHL) |
| 12/6/10 | Recalled by Grand Rapids (AHL) |
| 1/28/11 | Assigned to Toledo (ECHL) |
| 4/4/11 | Recalled by Grand Rapids (AHL) |
| 9/8/11 | Attended Red Wings Training Camp |
| 9/27/11 | Assigned to Grand Rapids (AHL) |
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