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Player's Profile

  • Name: Kris Chucko
  • Position: LW
  • Shoots: Right
  • Height: 6-2
  • Weight: 190 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1986-03-13
  • Eligible for Draft: 2004
  • Drafted:
  • Hometown: Burnaby, British Columbia
  • Acquired: 1st round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by Calgary
  • Playing In: Pro

Kris Chucko

Prospect Grade: 6.0 C  (About Prospect Grades)

History

2004-05: After being selected 24th overall by the Flames, Chucko left the Salmon Arm Silverbacks of the BCHL to attend the University of Minnesota. In 44 games with the Gophers, Chucko would tally 21 points (10G, 11A). After two overtime wins over Cornell and Maine in the West Regional of the NCAA Frozen Four Tournament, the Gophers would face off and lose to the University of North Dakota in their semi-final match up.
2005-06: The Burnaby, B.C., native’s sophomore year was disappointing on two levels. Firstly, Chucko would only play 33 games due to injury and would score just 13 points. Lastly, the No.2 ranked University of Minnesota would be upset in overtime in their opening game of the 2006 NCAA Frozen Four tournament against the No.15 ranked Holy Cross Crusaders. 
2006-07: The 6’2 198 lb winger would turn pro and be assigned to play for Omaha at the AHL level. In his rookie season with the Knights, Chucko would record 28 points (14G, 14A) and end the season +7. Chucko would be one of three players to dress in all of the Knights 80 games.
2007-08: In 70 games played thus far by the Quad City Flames, Chucko has dressed in every single game. His point production has not fluctuated much from last year's totals in the AHL.

Talent Analysis

A power forward on the left wing of highly skilled pivot Travis Zajac, Kris Chucko uses his body to create space for his linemates. Not unskilled himself with the puck, Chucko is excellent at driving the net with the puck and can stickhandle in a phone booth. Displayed good playmaking skills all season long, though his shot could use some work, as unless Chucko is very close to the net, he has trouble with accuracy. But physical play is his bread and butter; Chucko can be downright nasty. He hits with tremendous force, he fights with guys two years older than him, and he can skate with effectiveness with a guy on his back. Excellent in the corners and in front of the net, though he tends to get in the way of the shot itself a little too much. His mean streak can get him into trouble, and often takes dumb penalties.

While Chris Chucko may have put up some great offensive numbers in the BCHL, those numbers have sadly not yet translated to the AHL level. Chucko has had to rely on his hard work and solid physical play to get ice time. He is however very good at driving to net and has proven to be a steady defensive player in the AHL.

Future

Barring an offensive breakthrough, Chucko is most likely heading towards a potential third or fourth line role with the Flames.

Stats

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Profile Last Updated: April, 19th 2008

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