Player's Profile
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- Name: Alex Velischek
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 200 lbs
- Birthdate: 1990-12-17
- Eligible for Draft: 2009
- Drafted: 2009
- Hometown: Quebec City, Quebec
- Acquired: 5th round (123rd overall), 2010
- Playing In: Junior
Alex Velischek
Prospect Grade: 7.0 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2008-09: Velischek played 30 games as a senior at the Delbarton School, which won the Gordon Conference and non-public school state championships in New Jersey. Velischek posted 16 goals with 35 assists and was +61 with 42 PMs. He committed to playing college hockey at Providence in 2009-10.
2009-10: As a freshman with Providence, Velischek managed 1 goal, 11 assists, and 44 penalty minutes in 34 games.
2010-11: Nine games into his sophomore year with Providence College, Alex Velischek left the program to join the Sioux City Musketeers of the USHL. The departure was on amicable terms, Velischek simply wanted to play a greater on-ice role with his team and was not going to get the opportunity at Providence. In the USHL Velischek would managed 2 goals, 8 assists, and 42 penalty minutes in 33 games.
Talent Analysis
Son of ex-NHLer Randy Velischek, Alex is a two-way defenseman with a still largely unknown offensive upside. Although still very raw for a prospect, Velischek has shown a propensity for jumping into the play, an ability to distribute the puck up ice or on the man-advantage, and a hard point shot. He has also shown smooth and mobile skating ability. Up until this point, Velischek has relied on his superior talent level to compensate for any weaknesses in his game. If he hopes to excel in the college ranks, he will have to dramatically upgrade his defensive work while continuing to refine his offensive game.
Future
Velischek is expected to rejoin Providence for the 2011-12 season.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: November, 15th 2011
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