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  • Name: Jan Mursak
  • Position: RW
  • Shoots: Right
  • Height: 5-11
  • Weight: 167 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1988-01-20
  • Eligible for Draft: 2006
  • Drafted:
  • Hometown: Maribor, Slovenia
  • Acquired: 6th round (182nd overall), 2006
  • Playing In: Pro

Jan Mursak

Prospect Grade: 7.0 C  (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: HF Staff

History

Mursak was drafted in the sixth round of the 2006 draft.

2003-04: Mursak debuted for HK Maribor of the Slovenian League. In 14 games Mursak recorded six points (three goals, three assists) and 16 PIM.

2004-05: Mursak put together a very solid second season for HK Maribor. In 24 games Mursak recorded 45 points (16 goals, 29 assists) and helped get the team into the playoffs. In six playoff games, Mursak scored two goals with no assists and six PIM. Mursak also played for Team Slovenia at the World U-18 B-Level championships. In five games, Mursak recorded three points (one goal, two assists) and four PIM.

2005-06: Mursak left his native Slovakia to join Budejovice of the Czech U-20 League. In 43 games Mursak recorded 30 points (15 goals, 15 assists) and 32 PIM. He helped his team reach the playoffs, and in five games, Mursak notched no goals, two assists, and two PIM. He then proceeded to play for his native Slovenia in two tournaments. In the World U-18 B-Level Championships Mursak played in five games, recording two points (one goal, one assist) and eight PIM helping Slovenia win a silver medal. Then, in the World U-20 B-Level Championships, Mursak recorded five points (three goals, two assists) in five games.

2007-08: Mursak saw time with two OHL clubs this season, splitting between Saginaw and Belleville. In 26 games with the Spirit, the winger recorded 26 points (6g+20a) and added another 38 points (11g+27a) in 31 games with the Bulls. He netted another nine goals and 15 assists in 21 playoff games with Belleville.

Talent Analysis

Though small, he has tremendous speed and skill. He has soft hands and a very well-developed hockey sense. He plays the game with lots of intensity and is willing to go the extra mile to get the goal.

Future

Mursak is a potential top-six forward.

Stats

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Profile Last Updated: November, 2nd 2009

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