Player's Profile
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- Name: Nick Petrecki
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 220 lbs
- Birthdate: 1989-11-07
- Eligible for Draft: 2007
- Drafted: 2007
- Hometown: Clifton Park, New York
- Acquired: 1st round (28th overall), 2007
- Playing In: NCAA
Nick Petrecki
Prospect Grade: 7.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2004-05: Petrecki played 53 games for the Capital District Selects of the Eastern Junior Hockey League. In those 53 games, Petrecki recorded 23 points (five goals, 18 assists) and 159 PIM. His size and strength impressed many who watched him play.
2005-06: In his first season with the Lancers, Petrecki made his presence known by playing a very strong physical game. Petrecki, who stands at 6’3 and 213 LBS, did not hesitate to throw his body around. In 53 games, Petrecki only recorded three points (three assists), but he spent 110 minutes in the penalty box. He also played in five playoff games for the Lancers, but he failed to show up on the score sheet.
2006-07: In 28 games played, Petrecki has 10 points (five goals, five assists) and 104 PIM. He was named to the 2007 Western Division All-Star roster for the USHL Prospects/All-Star game. He participated in the skills competition where he recorded the second hardest shot in the event.
2007-08: In his freshman season with Boston College (Hockey East), Petrecki played in 42 games, including 25 Hockey East contests. He gained All-Tournament honors at the NCAA Northeast Regional in Worcester, Mass. He scored the team’s first of three second-period goals, all scored in the span of 1:58, in a 4-3 overtime victory over Miami (Mar. 30) in the Northeast Regional title game. He earned All-Tournament recognition at the Dodge Holiday Classic in St. Paul, Minn. He registered 12 points (5g+7a) on the season, netting his first collegiate goal at 9:06 of the second period, and then scored the overtime game-winner in BC’s 6-5 win over Harvard on Feb. 11 in the Beanpot championship game. He captured Hockey East Rookie of the Week accolades.
Talent Analysis
Petrecki is a classic American defenseman. He is has good size, he hits very hard, and he has a very heavy shot. Petricki is a big mobile defenseman, has NHL size, and is known for his physical play. He's a good skater who sees the ice well and can move the puck effectively. He has offensive but has spent the last year or so working on his defensive game and positioning.
Future
Currently attends Boston College.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: April, 24th 2009
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