Player's Profile
- Name: Joel Rechlicz
- Position: RW
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 220 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-06-14
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Brookfield, Wisconsin
- Acquired: Free agent signing, 2008
- Playing In: Pro
Joel Rechlicz
Prospect Grade: 4.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2007-08: The heavy hitting winger split time between two clubs this season, starting with the Albany River Rats (AHL) and ending with the Kalamazoo Wings (IHL). He played in 25 games for each club, totaling 206 penalty minutes between the two.
2008-09: Split most of his season between the ECHL and NHL (Only four games with Bridgeport of the AHL), Joel would add 110 PIM to the Utah Grizzlies season, and another 68 to the Islanders.
2009-10: In 21 games with Bridgeport, Joel would add 128 PIM, as wella s 27 PIM in six games with New York.
2010-11: Rechlicz was second on the AHL Hershey Bears in penalty minutes despite appearing in just 28 games. His 132 PMs trailed only Steve Pinizzotto (178) for the Bears. Rechlicz scored one goal, his only point of the season, and was -4. He did not skate in any playoff games in Hershey's six-game series with Charlotte.
Talent Analysis
Rechlicz is a hulking, bruising forward who’s not afraid to mix it up. He served as the enforcer at Hershey (AHL), with 16 fights in 28 games. He’s great at keeping other teams honest, but he doesn’t have much in the way of puck skills or defensive acumen.
Future
Rechlicz managed to get into some games with the Islanders a few seasons ago, but he’s yet to cement a full-time role in Hershey due to injuries. Before he’s ready to crack the Capitals’ roster, he’ll have to show he’s healthy and can contribute at the AHL level. There is healthy competition for a bottom-six role on the Capitals already, and Rechlicz doesn’t figure to be in the Capitals’ long-term plans. He may have to look elsewhere to secure a full-time role as an enforcer.
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Profile Last Updated: November, 30th 2011
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