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Player's Profile

  • Name: Mark Dekanich
  • Position: G
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  • Height: 6-2
  • Weight: 192 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1986-05-10
  • Eligible for Draft: 2004
  • Drafted:
  • Hometown: ,
  • Acquired: 2006 Entry Draft by Nashville
  • Playing In: NCAA

Mark Dekanich

Prospect Grade: 7.5 C  (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: DJ Powers

History

2005-06 season: Dekanich’s exceptional, record-setting season helped earn the Raiders a share of the ECACHL regular season title. The North Vancouver, BC native was an absolute workhorse for Colgate playing in 36 of 39 games. He set a new school record for saves in a single season with 988. He posted an 18-11-6 record that included four shutouts. Dekanich was named the recipient of the ECACHL’s Ken Dryden Award for Goaltender of the Year after leading the conference with a 1.98 goals against average and a .934 save percentage.

2006-07: After getting off to shaky start to the 2006-07 season, Mark Dekanich finished his junior campaign as one of the ECACHL’s most reliable goaltenders. The North Vancouver, BC native posted a 15-17-4 record that included one shutout in 35 appearances. While his record may not be all that impressive, Dekanich’s 2.33 goals against average and stellar .923 save percentage were. His save percentage ranked tied for ninth in the nation. Dekanich capped his junior year with a selection to the All-ECACHL Second Team. 

Talent Analysis

Dekanich continued to make progress in many areas of his game; most notably his ability to control rebounds. His rock solid presence between the pipes gave the Raiders a chance to win almost every night. As his maturity has progressed, so have the details in the fundamentals of his game. His superb athleticism and positioning, along with his size have made it more difficult for opposing players to get shots by him. 

Future

Dekanich is in his senior year at Colgate University.

Stats

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Profile Last Updated: December, 19th 2007


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