Player's Profile
Picture Courtesy of Houston Aeros
- Name: Peter Olvecky
- Position: LW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 195 lbs
- Birthdate: 1985-10-11
- Eligible for Draft: 2004
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Trencin, Slovakia
- Acquired: Minnesota's 3rd choice (3rd round), 78th overall, in 2004 NHL Entry Draft.
- Playing In: Pro
Peter Olvecky
Prospect Grade: 6.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
History
2003-04: Olvecky made the jump from the Slovakian Junior league, where he was almost a point per game, to the senior squad where he failed to register a single point.
Marian Gaborik’s brother Brano is a scout for the Wild and also lives in Trencin, and he tipped the Wild off to Olvecky and they made a point of seeing him play in an under-18 tournament in Russia.2005-06: Turned pro and played for the AHL Houston Aeros.
Talent Analysis
Olvecky is a hard-working grinder who digs up pucks in the offensive zone and creates opportunities for his linemates. He is also responsible in his own end.
Future
Olvecky has the potential to be a third line winger.
Stats
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
| 2003-04 | Dukla Trencin Slovak | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 2004-05 | Dukla Trencin Slovak | 45 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 49 |
| 2005-06 | Houston Aeros AHL | 67 | 14 | 18 | 32 | 56 |
| 2006-07 | Houston Aeros AHL | 69 | 12 | 15 | 27 | 46 |
Profile Last Updated: May, 15th 2008
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