Petr Vrana

2004-05: Vrana wrapped up his CHL career in style with a solid all around 2004-05 season. While his 16 goals and 51 points in 60 regular games for the Halifax Mooseheads wasn’t very spectacular, he saved his best for the World Juniors and CHL playoffs. At the annual WJC, Vrana captained the Czech team to a bronze medal and finished second on the team in scoring with five goals and three assists in 7 games. In the QMJHL playoffs, Vrana scored a team-high 10 goals and finishing second on the team with 14 points.

2005-06: Vrana’s first pro season was somewhat disappointing and inconsistent offensively, but he was not the only River Rat to fall victim to that fate. Overall, Vrana scored 13 times and added 21 helpers. The Devils can’t be disappointed with the season the former second round draft choice had though. Chalk up Vrana’s first AHL season as a learning experience at both ends of the rink, as evidenced by a team-worst -15 rating.

2006-07: Vrana’s second season of pro hockey was much more consistent than his first. He found himself a healthy scratch frequently during the early part of the year but as the season wore on, Vrana earned more playing time. Vrana at times was even wearing the “A” as one of Lowell’s alternate captains. In 61 games, Vrana had 13 goals and 19 assists. 

2007-08:  Despite the overall struggles of the team, Vrana broke through and had a career year. The third-year pro finally was able to put it all together, and he was by far the most consistent player for the team. He suited up in all 80 games, and led the team in a handful of categories, including assists (41), points (61) and power-play goals (10). Vrana was also Lowell’s lone representative at the AHL All-Star game. With the overall lack of talent surrounding Vrana in Lowell, his season was all the more impressive.