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Player's Profile

  • Name: Lukas Zeliska
  • Position: C
  • Shoots: Right
  • Height: 5-11
  • Weight: 176 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1988-01-08
  • Eligible for Draft: 2006
  • Drafted: 2006
  • Hometown: Trinec, Czech Republic
  • Acquired: Seventh Round (204th overall) 2006 entry draft
  • Playing In: Europe

Lukas Zeliska

Prospect Grade: 5.5 D  (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: Leslie Treff

History

Zeliska, a native of Martin, Slovakia, played with the Trinec (Czech Republic) Junior team during the 2005-06 season, scoring 12 goals and 4 assists, and 85 PIM, in 36 games. Zeliska played for Slovakia at the 2006 U18 World Junior Championships and scored 1 goal and 1 assist. After coming to North America and playing for the WHL Prince Albert Raiders during the 2006-07 season, he has returned to Europe to continue his career.

Talent Analysis

"A good skater with great fine top speed ... an effective stickhandler ... soft hands and a fine selection of shots ... a smart center with good offensive instincts ... a skilled foward." - NHL Central Scouting

Future

Drafted by the WHL Prince Albert Raiders 11th overall in the 2006 CHL Import Draft, Zeliska played in the WHL during the 2006-07season. He has returned to Europe, and it is unknown when or whether he will return to play in North America.

Stats

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=90723

 

Profile Last Updated: April, 6th 2008


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