Recruit Profile: Rhett Gardner

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Current Team:  Okotoks Oilers (AJHL)

Potential Arrival at UND:  2015

Position:  Forward

Birthday:  February 28, 1996

Hometown:  Moose Jaw, SK

Height:  6'2"

Weight:  180

Shoots:  Left


Profiles & Press Clippings:

• AJHL 2013-14 Profile/Stat Page
• Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League Profile/Stat Page
• Elite Prospects Profile/Stat Page
• Brad Schlossman Commitment Post
• Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Gardner Verbally Commits to UND
• Discover Moose Jaw: Generals' Gardner Commits to UND
• Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Gardner Moves West for Hockey (Aug 2013)
• Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Gardner Makes USHL Debut With Gamblers (Apr 2013)
• Discover Moose Jaw: Gardner Savoured Under-17 Experience (Jan 2013)
• Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Gardner Ready For New Challenge (Dec 2012)
• Discover Moose Jaw: Gardner Pumped For World Under-17's (Dec 2012)
• Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Gardner Honoured To Be Chosen (Nov 2012)
• Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Gardner's Stock Rising After Strong Season (Apr 2011)
• Selected by the Green Bay Gamblers in the 20th Round (300th Overall) of the 2012 USHL Entry Draft.
• Selected by the Spokane Chiefs in the 2nd Round (41st Overall) of the 2011 WHL Bantam Draft (rights since traded to the Brandon Wheat Kings).
• NHL Entry Draft Eligible in 2014

2013-14:

• He will play for the Okotoks Oilers of the AJHL.
• In September he was listed as a C skater on the NHL Central Scouting Service's Preliminary Watchlist for the 2014 NHL Draft. 

2012-13:

• Serving as captain for the Moose Jaw Generals of the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League, he recorded 48 points (27G, 21A) in 35 games and one goal in two playoff games. He led the team in goals and points per game (1.4) on his way to earning the Generals' Team MVP and Top Forward award, and he also appeared in one game for the USHL's Green Bay Gamblers.
• Participated in the 2013 World Under-17 Challenge as a member of Canada West. In five tournament games he produced two goals.

2011-12:

• Playing for the Moose Jaw Generals (SMAAAHL), he produced 30 points (19G, 11A) in 41 regular season games and six points (4G, 2A) in nine postseason games. 
• Represented Team Saskatchewan at the 2011 Western Canada Challenge Cup, notching one goal during the tournament.

2010-11:

• He played in 10 regular season games for the Moose Jaw Generals (SMAAAHL), notching two goals and three assists. He also appeared in two postseason contests.