Prospect Profile: Shawn Lalonde

Shawn Lalonde – Defenseman

DOB: 03/10/1990   Ht: 6’1   Wt: 195

Drafted: 3rd round (68th overall) in 2008 – Belleville Bulls

Signed a three-year contract with Chicago 12/31/2009

Of all the players in their first professional season in Rockford last year, Lalonde was probably the most consistent. He finished the season with 32 points (five goals, 27 assists) in 73 games while accumulating 76 penalty minutes.

He filled out his 6-1 frame to around 200 pounds, and was a dominant force for Belleville Bulls of the WHL in 2009-10, scoring 56 points (13 goals, 43 assists) in 58 games before jumping to the AHL.

Lalonde is a smooth skater with very good hands and excellent vision on the ice. He can be used in all situations, but presents a perfect skillset to be a puck-moving quarterback on the powerplay. He will likely spend another year skating top minutes in Rockford, but isn’t far away from the NHL.