Player's Profile
- Name: Roman Polak
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 198 lbs
- Birthdate: 1986-04-28
- Eligible for Draft: 2004
- Drafted: 2004
- Hometown: Ostrava, Czech Republic
- Acquired: Drafted 6th Round, 2004 NHL Entry Draft
- Playing In: Pro
Roman Polak
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Kyle McMahon
History
2005-06: After a year in the WHL, Polak returned to the Czech Republic. He played 37 games with Vitkovice, providing his characteristic defensive play. He managed to play physical while only taking 16 penalty minutes. Polak notched a pair of assists at the World Junior Championship with the Czech team.
2006-07: Polak impressed in his debut pro season in North America. He began the season in the NHL, seeing limited ice time, and was demoted to Peoria in November. During his time in the AHL, he was one of the Rivermen’s top blueliners, thanks to rock-solid play in his own zone. Later in the year he was called back up to the Blues. In his second stint he was given a more expanded role, and responded with physical play and solid defending.
Talent Analysis
Polak is defensive defenseman. He likes to throw his weight around, and will punish opponents along the boards. His strength and balance make him a good choice to defend the front of the goal during penalty killing situations. Polak will usually play it safe, as opposed to joining the rush, but he does record points on occasion, in part due to his hard slapshot.
Future
Polak has already shown some of his ability to be a steady depth defenseman in the NHL.
Stats
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- |
| 2004-05 | Kootenay (WHL) | 65 | 5 | 18 | 23 | 85 | |
| 2005-p | Kootenay (WHL) | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2005-06 | Vitkovice (Cze) | 37 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | |
| 2006-p | Vitkovice (Cze) | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2006-07 | Peoria (AHL) | 53 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 66 | +1 |
| 2006-07 | St. Louis | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -3 |
Profile Last Updated: March, 7th 2008
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