Player's Profile
- Name: Geoff Paukovich
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 215 lbs
- Birthdate: 1986-04-24
- Eligible for Draft: 2004
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Engelwood, Colorado
- Acquired: 2nd round, (57th overall), 2004
- Playing In: Pro
Geoff Paukovich
Prospect Grade: 5.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2003-04: Joined the US Development System and played the schedule with the National U18 Squad. Started the year as one of the top 2 centers but gradually fell into a third line checking role and did very well. Paukovich was a key member of the U18 club and scored 21 points (10 goals and 11 assists) in 56 games. He led the team with 79 penalty minutes. Paukovich was also a member of the U.S. Team that took home the silver medal in Belarus.
2004-05: Captured the NCAA National Title with the Pioneers in his freshman campaign at Denver.
2005-06: Invited to the USA WJC summer camp in Lake Placid in the summer of 2005 and played in the 2006 WJC in Vancouver.
2006-07: Had 17 points in 39 games as a junior in Denver and turned pro at the end of the season.
2007-08: Spent the entire year with Stockton (ECHL) and had 26 points in 70 games.
Talent Analysis
Big, strong and tough – pretty much sums up what Paukovich brings to the table. He’s another well-spoken character player who has latent offensive abilities but was unable to build on a decent freshman year in college. Biggest flaws in Paukovich’s game is a lack of agility – he’s been described as a tractor trailer “makes wide turns”, and some have questioned his conditioning. He could be a decent 4th line player but whether he has NHL potential is definitely in doubt.
Future
Down the depth chart, Paukovich may again be headed to Stockton. However, off season training in California could pay off at camp and allow him to challenge for an AHL job.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: August, 16th 2009
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