Player's Profile
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- Name: Aaron Palushaj
- Position: RW
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 185 lbs
- Birthdate: 1989-09-07
- Eligible for Draft: 2007
- Drafted: 2007
- Hometown: Northville, Michigan
- Acquired: 2nd round (44th overall), 2007 by STL
- Playing In: Pro
Aaron Palushaj
Prospect Grade: 7.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2006-07: Palushaj played in the USHL with Des Moines. He was one of the Buccaneers' top scorers, with 22 goals and 45 assists. He maintained his strong pace in the league playoffs, registering 11 points in eight games.
2007-08: This was Palushaj’s rookie season with the University of Michigan (CCHA). He was a CCHA All-Rookie team honorable mention. In the nation, he was second in assists (34) and tied for ninth in assists per game (0.79). Among the nation’s rookies, he was third in points (44) and sixth in pointer per game (1.02). In CCHA play, he led the league with 21 assists. He led U-M with 34 assists and was third on the team with 44 points. He was the first U-M rookie to reach the 40-point mark since T.J. Hensick (46) in the 2003-04 season. He tallied a career-high three assists twice this season and 12 multi-point games. He was a two-time CCHA Rookie of the Week (Nov. 12 and Feb. 18) and tallied two game-winning goals on the season. He scored his first career goal vs. Boston University of Oct. 26. He was the recipient of the Ralph and Susan Garlick Scholarship for Men’s Ice Hockey.
Talent Analysis
Palushaj boasts a good all-around game. He can snipe goals with his quick shooting, and his stickhandling and playmaking abilities are also strong. He doesn't mind physical play, willing to dig in the corners to win the puck.
Future
Scoring winger.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: November, 1st 2009
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