Notes:He appeared in his first NHL game on October 11, 2006 against the Detroit Red Wings and logged 20 minutes of ice time in the game. Yandle attended Cushing Academy and was slated to attend the University of New Hampshire where his brother Brian Yandle played from 2002-06 and currently plays for the Phoenix Roadrunners of the ECHL. Instead he decided to play for the Moncton Wildcats. Yandle has seen action in seven games for the Phoenix Coyotes this season, recording two assists. He recently participated in the AHL All-Star game as a member of the PlanetUSA team. Yandle has a very high skill level and competitive edge. A gifted player with natural instincts. He’s an offensive defenseman, who can move the puck with ease and loves to attack the opposition and join the rush. On the flipside, he needs to focus on his positioning and needs to learn to tighten up play in his own zone. Cushing head coach Steve Jacobs’ insights on Keith Yandle: “Keith is the total package of skating, size, skill, hockey sense, vision and leadership ability. He is a clutch performer who is at his best in highly competitive situations. He is especially strong quarterbacking the power play. He is very strong passing the puck with hard accurate passes. He is also very strong in his own end.” Awards:
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