Player's Profile
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- Name: Alex Petrovic
- Position: D
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 193 lbs
- Birthdate: 1992-03-03
- Eligible for Draft: 2010
- Drafted: 2010
- Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta
- Acquired: 2nd round (36th overall), 2010
- Playing In: CHL
Alex Petrovic
Prospect Grade: 7.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2006-07: Petrovic played for the Maple Leaf Athletic Club and was selected by the Red Deer Rebels in the second round (33rd overall) of the 2007 WHL Bantam Draft.
2007-08: Petrovic made his AHL debut in limited action with the Rebels. He scored 1 goal with 2 PIM in 10 games with Red Deer.
2008-09: Petrovic stepped into a full-time role in his WHL rookie season with Red Deer. He scored 1 goals with 12 assists and was -4 with 70 PIM in 66 games for the Rebels, who finished last in the WHL's Central division. Petrovic won a gold medal with Canada's entry at the 2009 Ivan Hlinka Memorial U-18 Tournament.
2009-10: Petrovic's had a season of fits and starts in his second year with Red Deer. Played some of his best hockey and added an offensive dimension to his game after recovering from an early season ankle injury but did not seem to be as dominant towards the end of the season. Petrovic, in 57 games for the Rebels, scored 8 goals with 19 assists and was +3 with 87 PIM as Red Deer earned a playoff spot. Petrovic had no points and was -4 in the Rebels' four-game series with Saskatoon. He played for Team Cherry at the 2010 CHL Top Prospects Game, picking up an assist in the 4-2 Team Cherry win.
2010-11: Petrovic put up his best offensive numbers while also leading Red Deer in penalty minutes in his third WHL season. Petrovic's 50 assists were third-most on the Central Division-champ Rebels and he also scored 7 goals and was +27 in 69 regular season games. He had 6 assists and was +2 with 23 PMs in nine playoff games as Red Deer swept the Edmonton Oil Kings before falling to Medicine Hat in a five-game, second round series. Petrovic signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Florida in April 2011.
Talent Analysis
Petrovic is a physically dominant defender who brings an edginess to the ice. He has a booming shot, and can move the puck well out of his own zone, but it is the physical game that Petrovic enjoys. He hits with authority, will drop the gloves with anyone, and punishes opponents in the corners. His offensive game is developing, and he has been adding weight and strength.
Future
Petrovic will spend another year in juniors for 2011-12 and continue to add bulk and work on his skating and puck skills. He projects as a solid defensive defenseman at the NHL level with some ability to contribute offensively, but it will take him a few more years to get there.
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Profile Last Updated: December, 9th 2011
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