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Player's Profile

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  • Name: Mark Katic
  • Position: D
  • Shoots: Left
  • Height: 5-11
  • Weight: 185 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1989-09-05
  • Eligible for Draft: 2007
  • Drafted: 2007
  • Hometown: Porcupine, Ontario
  • Acquired: 2007 third-round draft pick (62nd overall)
  • Playing In: CHL

Mark Katic

Prospect Grade: 6.5 D  (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: Sean Ruck

History

2005-06: In his first season with the Sting, Katic recorded 34 points (five goals, 29 assists) and 33 PIM.  His 34 points were the most for an OHL rookie defenseman, and second most for any Sarnia defenseman.  He was named the Sting’s Co-Rookie of the year and was a member of the OHL’s First Team All-Rookie squad. 

2006-07: Katic's play for the Sting levelled off this season.  Matching his goal totals from last season with five, he only tallied six more total points despite playing more games (17) and logging more minutes.  He was selected to play in the OHL All-Star Classic where he failed to record a point, but finished the game a +2.  He was selected to play in the ADT Canada-Russia Challenge for Team OHL where he recorded one assist in one game.  Katic was also one of the 40 players selected to play in the 2007 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game where he was one of the Assistant Captains.  He failed to record a point during the game.

* Read this Hockey's Future article on Mark Katic

Talent Analysis

Katic is a strong skater who demonstrates very good ice vision and passing ability.   If he gets back to the basics - focuses on making that smart first pass, and concentrates on his skating and positioning - some team could find themselves with a steal in this defenseman.

Future


Stats

SEASON      TEAM                                                                        GP G A PTS +/- PIM
2005-06 Sarnia Sting (OHL) 51 5 29 34 -24 33
2006-07 Sarnia Sting (OHL) 68 5 35 40 +8 31
2007 Sarnia Sting (OHL) 4 1 3 4 -1 8

 

Profile Last Updated: March, 25th 2008


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