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Joe Vitale • C
Ht/Wt:5'11", 205 lbs.
Born:Aug 20, 1985 (39 yrs) in St. Louis, MO
Experience:6 years
Drafted:Drafted by Pittsburgh in 2005 (7/195).
Shoots:R
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Scouting Report
Had a motor that did not quit, defensive acumen, face-off skills and plenty of agitating qualities. Produced good numbers at lower levels. Was a true pest to play against. Hit anything that moved. Did not own a lot of natural goal-scoring ability, and was also somewhat undersized for his rough-and-tumble style. That led to injuries, especially a concussion that effectively ended his career.
Long Range Potential: Agitating, defensive energy forward, when healthy.
Career Honors & Awards
League Honor Description
HE Best Defensive Forward 2008-09
HE Second All-Star Team 2007-08
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