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  • Name: Jeff Zatkoff
  • Position: G
  • Catches: Left
  • Height: 6-1
  • Weight: 150 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1987-06-09
  • Eligible for Draft: 2005
  • Drafted:
  • Hometown: Chesterfield, Michigan
  • Acquired: 3rd round (#74 overall), 2006
  • Playing In: Pro

Jeff Zatkoff

Prospect Grade: 7.0 B  (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: DJ Powers

History

Zatkoff was part of the nation’s top goaltending tandem from Miami (OH) his rookie year. He helped lead the RedHawks to their first CCHA regular season championship title since 1992. The Chesterfield, MI native posted a 14-5-1 record that included three shutouts in 20 appearances this season. Most recently, Zatkoff was named Miami’s Rookie of the Year.

2006-07: The platoon in net of Zatkoff and Charlie Effinger ended in 2006 when Zatkoff secured the full-time starting job for Miami (OH).  Zatkoff appeared 26 games, posting a 14-8-3 record, 2.26 goals-against average and a save percentage of .919.  Zatkoff also was named to Team USA for the U20 World Juniors Championship, but his play was less than stellar with a 3.46 goals-against average and a .833 save percentage.  His play at the WJC did not deter him as he returned to Miami (OH) and promptly regained his starting position in net and led his team back to the NCAA hockey tournament.

Talent Analysis

Zatkoff is a goaltender with size that is extremely poised, confident and mature. What sets Zatkoff apart from many other big goaltenders is his tremendous athleticism. He possesses great reflexes and is good in his lateral movements. Zatkoff is also a fierce competitor and does an excellent job of staying square to shooters. While Zatkoff does a good job of steering pucks away from the crease, his puck handling, particularly in controlling rebounds is an area that should improve with continued growth and development.

Future

Zatkoff was drafted in the third round by the Kings but was noted to be the second goaltender on their draft board. Zatkoff will return to Miami University in 2007 and likely stay with Miami for the remainder of his college eligibility.  It remains to be seen what Zatkoff's NHL potential is until he faces the stiffer competition of the AHL.

Stats

Year
 Team
 League
 W- L- T GAA
 SA%
 SO
2004-05
 Sioux City
 USHL
 13- 6- 3
 2.55
 .914
 1
2005-06
 Miami-OH
 NCAA
 14- 5- 1
 2.02
 .928
 3
2006-07 Miami-OH NCAA 14-8-3 2.26 .919 1
*=playoffs

 

Profile Last Updated: June, 24th 2008

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