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Old 11-04-2012, 10:18 PM   #24
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hf article on Arnold:
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/article...ay-game-at-bc/
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The Needham, Mass native and Calgary Flames prospect has become a player that BC coach Jerry York can use and depend on in any situation. Arnold scored several big goals last season for BC. He scored the overtime game-winner in the Beanpot Tournament, then scored two goals, including the game-winner, to eliminate the University of Massachusetts in the first round of the Hockey East playoffs.


“Without any question Bill has become an extremely important player on our team, and he is becoming a player who can take over a game,” York said.
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Although Arnold enjoys scoring the important goals to help his team win, he also prides himself on being a strong, two-way hockey player. Growing up in Boston gave him the opportunity to watch Selke winner, Patrice Bergeron. Bergeron is someone Arnold has modeled his own play around.


“I like him because he is a master of all trades, and his two-way play is something that I have taken pride of putting into my own game,” Arnold said of Bergeron. “You can put him into any situation, and he will get the job done. That is something I strive to do in my game.”


Arnold’s two-way style of play is also something that his coach has noticed.


“Bill is a two-way player that plays a high-end, strong, physical game,” York said. “He is just an honest player that can both score and defend.”

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As a Flames prospect Arnold has had the opportunity to participate in a few of Calgary’s summer development camps. The camp is a little different than the college game, but often gives players a sense of what the professional style is about.


“You get to experience the pro style, and they treat it as a professional stage,” Arnold said. “The GM, coaches, and other staff members are at the camps, and the atmosphere allows you to get a taste of what it will be like down the road.”

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