Player's Profile
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- Name: Colby Robak
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 194 lbs
- Birthdate: 1990-04-24
- Eligible for Draft: 2008
- Drafted: 2008
- Hometown: Gilbert Plains, Manitoba
- Acquired: 2nd round (46th overall), 2008
- Playing In: CHL
Colby Robak
Prospect Grade: 7.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2006-07: Robak played in 39 games as a rookie in the WHL with Brandon. He scored 2 goals with 3 assists and was -1 with 12 assists. Robak appeared in one game in the WHL playoffs.
2007-08: Robak scored six goals and 24 assists in 71 games in his second season with the Brandon Wheat Kings. Robak was selected for the CHL Top Prospects Game in Edmonton. Played in all six games of the Wheat Kings first round loss to Lethbridge and was -2 with 2 assists and 8 PIM.
2008-09: Robak displayed an offensive side of his game to go along with his solid defensive play in his third season with Brandon. In 65 regular season games, Robak scored 13 goals (eight on the power play), with 29 assists and was +30 with 41 PIM. In the playoffs, Robak scored 6 goals with 8 assists and was +12 with 4 PIM in 12 games as the Wheat Kings reached the Eastern Conference finals.
2009-10: Robak was one of the top two-way defenseman in the WHL in his fourth year with Brandon. He scored 16 goals with 50 points and was a team-best +56 in 71 games for the Wheat Kings with 9 PIM. Seven of his goals came on the power play. Robak scored 3 goals with 9 assists and was +1 with 2 PIM in 15 games as the Wheat Kings reached the Eastern Conference finals but once again were beaten by Calgary. He was named to the WHL Eastern Conference Second All-Star team.
Talent Analysis
Robak is another in the long line of big, physical WHL defenseman. Robak plays disciplined hockey, especially in the defensive zone, and has an offensive component to his game. Robak shoots the puck with accuracy, makes strong passes, and is able to read and react intelligently to dictate the flow of play when on the attack. Robak’s poise is fundamental to his game on both ends of the ice. Robak plays with consistent fluidity in the way he handles the puck and the way he defends his own zone. Robak was relied upon to ignite the offensive game in juniors. Robak plays an intelligent, disciplined defensive game.
Future
Robak signed an entry-level contract with the Panthers and will make his professional debut. Though he has an outside shot to make the Panthers out of camp if he impresses, he will likely start the season in Rochester (AHL). He'll need to utilize his frame more when he reaches the professional level, but his positioning is top-notch. With his combination of size and skill, Robak projects to being a second-pairing NHL defenseman.
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Profile Last Updated: August, 20th 2010
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