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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: 2009 by PIT
- Playing In: NCAA
Alex Velischek
Prospect Grade: 7.0 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2008-09: In his senior season with Delbarton High School of the Shore Conference in New Jersey, Velischek posted 16 goals, 35 assists and a plus-61 rating.
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 a freshman for Providence College in 2009-10.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: October, 25th 2009
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