Minnesota Wild Player Profiles: James Sheppard

No. 51, Center, Shoots left
Age 21, Born: Apr 25, 1988
Height: 6'2" Weight: 210 lbs.
Drafted ninth overall in the first round by the Minnesota Wild in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.

Strengths: Has great size as an NHL center. Plays very well along the boards and is tough to knock off the puck. Has a great work ethic and can play in all situations.

Weaknesses: Hasn't put up the numbers he is capable of producing at the NHL level. Has underperformed when put under pressure thus far in his professional career.

NHL Regular Season Statistics:

Year	GP	G	A	Pts	+/-	PIM	PPG	SHG	GWG	Shots	Pts/G
07-08	78	4	15	19	0	29	0	0	1	57	.24
08-09	82	5	19	24	-14	41	0	0	1	88	.29
Career	557	106	152	258	-23	251	23	8	14	923	.46

NHL Playoff Statistics:
coming soon

Career Awards and Honors:
QMJHL - Represented Team Orr in CHL Top Prospects game, 05-06
QMJHL - Second All-Star Team, 06-07