Player's Profile
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- Name: Lukas Vantuch
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 210 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-07-20
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Jihlava, Czech Rep.
- Acquired: 172nd overall, 2005 Entry Draft by Boston
- Playing In: CHL
Lukas Vantuch
Prospect Grade: 6.5 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Janine Pilkington
History
Vantuch registered a bit of a rollercoaster season in 2003-04. During 2004-05 he gained more ice time with Liberec juniors and had a good season there, though he didn’t make the team for the U-18 WJC.
Talent Analysis
The gangly centerman Lukas Vantuch impresses with his agility for a big man, but has to work on his footspeed and acceleration. Vantuch should also upgrade his balance as he can be pushed off the puck sometimes too easily. Solid in the faceoff circle, Vantuch possesses decent vision. He is an average puckhandler and boasts an above-average array of shots. He unleashes a hard and accurate slap shot and a quick wrist shot.
He has to put a bigger aggressiveness on display, he tends to play as a friendly giant in some games. Vantuch is a solid passer with good timing of his feeds. He has to further develop on his defensive zone coverage as he isn't much of a force in his own end. He is a project who can pan out, or fade in obscurity.
Future
Future Analysis Coming Soon...
Stats
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM |
| 2004-05 | HC Liberec (Czech U20) | 45 | 16 | 20 | 36 | +14 | 58 |
| 2005 | HC Liberec (Czech U20) | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 12 |
| 2005-06 | Calgary Hitmen (WHL) | 68 | 4 | 15 | 19 | +7 | 70 |
| 2006 | Calgary Hitmen (WHL) | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 6 |
| 2006-07 | Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL) | 58 | 6 | 15 | 21 | -7 | 67 |
Profile Last Updated: June, 3rd 2007
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