Player's Profile
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- Name: Jonathan Filewich
- Position: RW
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 208 lbs
- Birthdate: 1984-10-02
- Eligible for Draft: 2003
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Sherwood Park, Alberta
- Acquired: 3rd round (#70 overall), 2003
- Playing In: Pro
Jonathan Filewich
Prospect Grade: 6.5 D (About Prospect Grades)
History
1999-00 -- Selected 10th overall in the 1999 WHL Bantam Draft by the Prince George Cougars. Made his WHL debut, playing in three pointless games.
2000-01 -- Played 61 games in his first full WHL season, scoring nine goals and sixteen assists for 25 points, which led all rookies on the team.
2001-02 -- Skated in 66 games for the Cougars, improving his goal and point totals to 13 and 32 respectively, both of which were good enough for eighth on the team. Played in all seven playoff games, scoring two goals, which tied for second on the team.
2002-03 – Played only 51 games due to a broken jaw. He still managed 27 goals and 27 assists for 54 points, all career highs. He was tied for third on the team in goals and fourth in points. Scored four goals and six points for Canada in the 2002 IIHF World U18 Championship. Played in the 2003 CHL Top Prospects Game.
2003-04 – Was the only player to play in all 72 games for Prince George. Was the team’s leading goal scorer with 30, and second leading point scorer with 55.
2004-05 – Traded from Prince George to the Lethbridge Hurricanes for Kris Deines and Tyrel Lucas before the season. Had a breakout season offensively, leading the ‘Canes with 42 goals scored. That was enough for third in the league. Was second on the team and sixth in the WHL with 80 points scored. Played in five playoff games, recording a goal and an assist.
2005-06 – Signed a professional contract and was assigned by the Penguins to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the AHL.
Talent Analysis
Filewich is not quite skilled enough to be a top-six forward, but is not a strong checker either. He does excel in forechecking.
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Profile Last Updated: May, 10th 2008
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