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Geoff Fortman (D)
Rapid City Rush
Name: |
Geoff Fortman |
Number: |
44 |
Pos.: |
D |
Shoots: |
R |
Height: |
6-1 |
Weight: |
200 |
Birthdate: |
1993-02-14 |
Birthplace: |
Crystal Lake, IL |
Biography
2017-18: Finished NCAA career and turned professional with Rush...played in 9 games, registering 4-4--8 with a +1 rating...Made immediate impact, recording at least one assist in his first three games with the Rush, and finishing with points in his last three games, including a trio of goals in his last two...Registered first pro point (ast) in debut on 3/22 @ COL...1st pro goal on 3/25 @ AK
College: (Sr) Team Captain, Hockey Humanitarian Award nominee, Appeared in all 39 games for Canisius, and helped anchor defense that ranked first in Atlantic Hockey in scoring defense (1.89), goals allowed (53) and penalty kill percentage (.899)...Established career highs in goals (2), assists (11) and points (13)
Juniors: Appeared in 108 games over 2 seasons with NAHL's Amarillo Bulls...won 2013 Championship with current teammate John Rey, and was named to 2012 NAHL Top Prospects Tournament.