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Player's Profile

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  • Name: Nick Petrecki
  • Position: D
  • Shoots: Left
  • Height: 6-3
  • Weight: 205 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1989-11-07
  • Eligible for Draft: 2007
  • Drafted: 2007
  • Hometown: Clifton Park, New York
  • Acquired: 2007 NHL Draft by San Jose
  • Playing In: NCAA

Nick Petrecki

Prospect Grade: 7.0 C  (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: Sean Ruck

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.

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

Attends Boston College.

Stats

SEASON    TEAM                                       GP G A PTS +/- PIM
2005-06 Omaha Lancers (USHL) 53 0 3 3 -12 110
2006 Omaha Lancers (USHL) 5 0 0 0 +1 0
2006-07 Omaha Lancers (USHL) 54 11 14 25 +16 177
2007 Omaha Lancers (USHL) 5 0 0 0 -3 10

 

Profile Last Updated: April, 17th 2008

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