Chad Larose

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Position	Right Wing
Shoots	Right
Nickname	Rosey
Height Weight	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 173 lb (79 kg)
NHL Team	Carolina Hurricanes
Nationality	United States
Born	March 27, 1982, Fraser, MI, USA
Pro Career	2003 – present

Chad LaRose (born March 27, 1982 in Fraser, Michigan, United States) is a professional ice hockey right wing who currently plays for the Carolina Hurricanes of the NHL.

Contents 1 History 2 Talent analysis 3 Future 4 Playing career 5 Awards 6 Records 7 Career statistics 8 International play 9 External links

[edit] History

The Hurricanes signed the OHL scoring machine to a three-year entry level contract on August 6th, 2003. A product of the USHL system, LaRose led the OHL Plymouth Whalers in scoring in 2002-03 with 117 points in 67 games. LaRose was never drafted, but his breakout overage season caught the attention of NHL scouts. He was an invitee to the Detroit Red Wings training camp in 2001 and 2002. LaRose started the 2003-04 season with the ECHL Florida Everblades, and was shuttling back and forth between the there and Lowell for most of the second half of the year.

[edit] Talent analysis

LaRose has an elite level offensive game, and is as proficient filling the net as he is at setting up plays. He doubled his offensive output in his overage season, leading Plymouth to the West division title in the regular season. His size is a cause for concern, although he displayed an edge in the OHL that should serve him well in the pros. LaRose must also work on his play away from the puck, especially in the defensive end. Chad is also a Top 6 foward on the Carolina Hurricanes.

[edit] Future

In July 2006, Chad signed a two-year, one way contract with the Hurricanes worth $900,000.

[edit] Playing career

Chad LaRose was signed by the Carolina Hurricanes as a free agent in 2003. After winning his first Stanley Cup, Chad signed a 2 year contract to stay a Carolina Hurricane. As a pure goal scorer in Junior hockey, Chad adapted to an aggressive forechecker in the NHL. In 05-06 Chad scored 1 goal and 12 assists in only 49 games. Often seen on the penalty kill. Chad was the first player to play at every level in the compuware hockey organization, and win the Stanley Cup.

[edit] Awards

• 2002-03: Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy (Overage Player of the Year) (OHL)
• 2002-03: Plus/Minus Award (OHL)
• Member, 2006 Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes (NHL)

[edit] Records

Chad Set a career high in goals in his final OHL Season, and also set a franchise record 61 goals during the regular season. Chad recently signed a 2 year contract with the Carolina Hurricanes.

[edit] Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2000-01	Plymouth Whalers	OHL		32	18	7	25	24		19	10	10	20	22
2001-02	Plymouth Whalers	OHL		53	32	27	59	40		6	3	4	7	16
2002-03	Plymouth Whalers	OHL		67	61	56	117	52		15	9	8	17	25
2003-2004	Lowell Lock Monsters	AHL		36	7	9	16	29		-	-	-	-	-
2003-2004	Florida Everblades	ECHL		41	16	19	35	16		14	3	4	7	20
2004-05	Lowell Lock Monsters	AHL		66	20	22	42	32		11	3	5	8	10
2005-06	Lowell Lock Monsters	AHL		23	14	11	25	10		-	-	-	-	-
2005-06	Carolina Hurricanes	NHL		49	1	12	13	35		20	0	1	1	10
NHL totals				49	1	12	13	35		20	0	1	1	10

Stats as of June 15, 2006

[edit] International play

[edit] External links

• Chad LaRose on Internet Hockey Database