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  • Name: Jeff LoVecchio
  • Position: LW
  • Shoots: Left
  • Height: 6-2
  • Weight: 198 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1985-08-26
  • Eligible for Draft: 2003
  • Drafted:
  • Hometown: Chesterfield, Missouri
  • Acquired: Free Agent, 2008
  • Playing In: Pro

Jeff LoVecchio

Prospect Grade: 6.5 C  (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: DJ Powers

History

2007-08:  LoVecchio just completed his junior season serving as co-captain of the Western Michigan Broncos. He finished third on the team in scoring with 21 points (nine goals, 12 assists) in 35 games. His most memorable game was back on Nov. 23 when he had a hand in all four goals, including tallying the game-winner in Western Michigan’s 4-2 win over Ohio State. Most recently, LoVecchio was named one of the finalists for the CCHA’s Defensive Forward of the Year award.

Talent Analysis

 LoVecchio is an outstanding two-way forward with size. As good as he is offensively, he is equally, if not better, defensively. LoVecchio was one of the Broncos top penalty killers and saw significant time on the power play as well. He is an excellent skater, combining speed with power in his strides. He possesses good acceleration and transitions quite well. LoVecchio utilizes his size, speed and long reach very well. He can often be found helping out his defensemen in defensive zone plays and in turnover situations. LoVecchio is also an outstanding shot blocker. While he’s not an overly physical player, he won’t shy away from playing the body when necessary. LoVecchio possesses great on-ice vision and his anticipation is quite good, particularly in defensive situations.

Where LoVecchio really excels on the offensive side is in his play around the net. He can frequently be seen driving hard to the net and has shown a willingness to take the punishment in front of it to finish plays. LoVecchio has a very good shot and can get it off quickly.

Future

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Stats

SEASON   TEAM                                                                                GP G A PTS PIM
2004-05 Omaha Lancers (USHL) 57 17 27 44 82
2005 Omaha Lancers (USHL) 5 1 0 1 0
2005-06 Western Michigan University (CCHA) 40 7 11 18 46
2006-07 Western Michigan University (CCHA) 37 19 15 34 24
2007-08 Western Michigan University (CCHA) 36 9 12 21 28

 

Profile Last Updated: April, 6th 2008


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