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- Name: Chad Kolarik
- Position: RW
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 5-10
- Weight: 170 lbs
- Birthdate: 1986-01-26
- Eligible for Draft: 2004
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Abington, PA
- Acquired: 7th round, 199th overall, 2004 Entry Draft, by Phoenix
- Playing In: NCAA
Chad Kolarik
Prospect Grade: 6.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Jeff Dahlia
History
2002-03: Played for the U.S. NTDP U-17 team. Not only led his age group in scoring, but he also led the entire U.S. program.
2003-04: Played for the U.S. NTDP U-18 team. His offensive production slowed down a bit, as he ranked third in team scoring. Took home a silver medal from the 2004 IIHF World U-18 Tournament in Minsk, Belarus.
2004-05: Played freshman year for the University of Michigan. Finished the season fifth overall in team scoring but led the Wolverines with 11 power-play goals. He also was second in game-winning goals, was named CCHA All-Rookie team honorable mention, and was he was named “most colorful rookie" on the team.
2005-06: Played sophomore year for the Wolverines. He tripped out of the gates as a sophomore and it took him a while to find his rhythm. He ended up finishing tied for third in overall team scoring. He was one of only seven Wolverines to play in all 41 contests.
2006-07: Returned for his junior year in Ann Arbor. Was one of the top skaters on his team and has continued to turn into one heck of a sniper. He saw top minutes for the Wolverines and he increased his point total for the third consecutive year. He finished the year ranked fourth in team scoring and was among the top 25 scorers in the nation. He lead again led the team in powerplay goals and was tied for second in game-winning-goals.
Talent Analysis
Kolarik is a great skater with speed and quickness. He can create chances on his own and has ability to finish strong. He becomes more effective the stronger he plays. He has soft hands and is a good puckhandler. He is a very determined player. Even though he is a offensive juggernaut, Kolarik needs to focus on his defensive presence.
Future
Kolarik needs to develop a better overall game and work on his defensive skills. The Wolverines hockey program has a strong reputation for developing great hockey players and great athletes. Kolarik is in good hands and should develop into an explosive player.
Stats
|
Season |
Team |
League |
GP |
G |
A |
PTS |
+/- |
PIM |
|
2002-03 |
US NTDP |
U17 |
65 |
30 |
32 |
62 |
47 |
|
|
2003-04 |
US NTDP |
U18 |
55 |
21 |
24 |
45 |
20 |
|
|
2004 |
Team USA |
WJC U18 |
6 |
1 |
3 |
4 |
-1 |
2 |
|
2004-05 |
Michigan |
NCAA |
42 |
18 |
17 |
35 |
6 |
53 |
|
2005-06 |
Michigan |
NCAA |
41 |
12 |
26 |
38 |
12 |
30 |
|
2006-07 |
Michigan |
NCAA |
41 |
18 |
27 |
45 |
13 |
24 |
Profile Last Updated: March, 18th 2008
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