Player Information:
Name: Tyler Kleven
Position: Defencemen
League: United States Hockey League (USHL)
Team: USNTDP Juniors
Shoots: Left
Age/DOB: 18-years-old, January 10th, 2002
Birthplace: Fargo, North Dakota, United States
Height: 6’4
Weight: 201lbs
WHL Drafted: By Portland Winterhawks (10th round, 209th overall, 2017 WHL Bantam Draft)
Potential Draft Round: Mid-First
NHL Potential: Middle Six
NHL Comparable: Mark Borowiecki
Statistics:
Scouting Notes:
Tyler Kleven is a player who definitely needs more work, but is starting to produce into a solid defensemen. The 6’2 defencemen isn’t afraid to throw the body around on the ice and his physicality is the strongest part of his game at the moment. He’s got a solid shot from the point, but is stronger on the defensive end of the ice. Getting the legs going has been a problem for Kleven as it takes him a little bit to get up to full speed.
Next season could be a big year for Kleven as he’s headed to North Dakota and will be joined by teammate Jake Sanderson on the blue-line. Expect him to spend at least two years in North Dakota before making the jump to the pros.