Player's Profile
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- Name: Nathan Perkovich
- Position: RW
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-5
- Weight: 200 lbs
- Birthdate: 1985-10-15
- Eligible for Draft: 2004
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Canton, Michigan
- Acquired: NJ's 8th Round Pick (250th) in 2004
- Playing In: NCAA
Nathan Perkovich
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Jared Ramsden
History
2004-05: Perkovich returned to the USHL this fall, this time with the Chicago Steel. He again only managed eight points, but was able to better his goal total from one to six. His 55 PIM’s showed a willingness to get his nose dirty and play more physically.
2005-06: In year three in the USHL, Perkovich had a breakout season, obliterating his offensive numbers from the previous season. He lead the Chicago Steel in scoring with 52 points, including 28 goals (13 of which came on the PP). He also racked up 121 PIM's.
2006-07: Perkovich got off to a very hot start to his collegiate career, putting together a six-game goal-scoring streak at the beginning of the season. He led the Lakers in rookie scoring with 22 points (15 goals, seven assists) in 42 games. His 15 goals also co-led LSSU. Of Perkovich’s 15 goals, nine came on the power play, which also led the team. His stellar freshman campaign earned him a CCHA All-Rookie Team honorable mention as well as being named co-recipient of the Lakers’ Outstanding Freshman Award. He was twice named CCHA Rookie of the Week this season.
DJ Powers contributed to this profile
Talent Analysis
At 6’5” tall, it’s not hard to spot Perkovich on the ice. For a man his size, he skates extremely well with powerful, yet smooth strides. He’s instinctive and makes smart plays in the offensive zone. He takes full advantage of his enormous size and reach but adding some size and strength to his large frame will make him tougher to play against.
He is very creative with the puck and moves remarkably well with it. He competes hard and when necessary, is not afraid to throw the body around. Perkovich really excels around the net area, whether it’s driving hard to the net or simply being the big body in front for screens and deflections. One area that he’ll need to continue to improve is on the defensive side of his game.
Future
His upside is that of mid-tier goal scoring power forward.
Stats
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM |
| 2003-04 | Cedar Rapids Rough Riders (USHL) |
35 |
1 |
7 |
8 |
--- | 23 |
| 2004-05 | Chicago Steel (USHL) |
37 |
6 |
2 | 8 | --- | 55 |
| 2005 | Chicago Steel (USHL) |
7 | 2 |
2 |
4 |
+1 | 4 |
| 2005-06 | Chicago Steel (USHL) | 56 | 28 | 24 | 52 | -6 | 121 |
| 2006-07 | Lake Superior State (CCHA) | 42 |
15 |
7 |
22 | -5 | 59 |
Profile Last Updated: March, 13th 2008
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