Player's Profile
- Name: Roman Psurny
- Position: LW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 179 lbs
- Birthdate: 1986-02-23
- Eligible for Draft: 2004
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Zlin, Czech Republic
- Acquired: 5th round, 135th overall, 2004 Entry Draft by NY Rangers
- Playing In: Europe
Roman Psurny
Prospect Grade: 5.5 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Leslie Treff
History
Roman Psurny emerged as one of the main offensive forces on the Zlin junior team in 2003-04. He took advantage of his excellent chemistry with his twin brother Michal, and Stanislav Balan, who skated alongside him for the fourth consecutive year. Psurny added an inch to his frame during the last year, but still has to fill out at 6’1, 176. Psurny was very consistent during the whole season as he avoided any scoring slumps and scored at a point-per-game average. Zlin juniors head coach Stanislav Prikryl used him mostly on the second unit and Psurny saw playing time on both power play and penalty killing units. In December he was promoted to the senior team along with his twin brother Michal. Psurny didn't see any action during the senior Extraleague playoffs, where Zlin won the championship trophy. He was useful in the junior team playoff run, where he contributed to the bronze medal finish. Psurny was a key member of the Czech Under-18 team in 2003-2004. Psurny performed at the World Junior Cup in August 2003, and contributed to the bronze medal finish with 6 points. He missed the Christmas evaluation camp of the Under-18 team because of the flu and he didn't join the Under-18 team till the pre-Under-18 evaluation camp. Along with Michal, Roman was promoted to the Under-20 team in early February to take part in a Four Nations Tournament. His performance at the Under-18 WJC was decent, but in some games Psurny showed only glimpses of his offensive prowess from the previous tournaments.
Roman was used sparingly on the fourth line of the Zlin senior team in 2003-04 and was there mostly to make his feet wet in the senior Extraleague and gain some experience.
After spending two seasons (2004-05 and 2005-06) with Medicine Hat of the WHL, where he was an offenisve powerhouse, Psurny returned to the Czech Republic last season. There he recorded 6 points in 45 games. He and his twin brother will continue to play in the Czech Repoublic for the foreseeable future.
Talent Analysis
In 2003-04 he showed an increased commitment to upgrading his aggressiveness. Psurny didn't play as a feared crash and banger, but when he had the obvious chance to dish out a hit, he wasn't afraid of throwing his body around.
When he came to play junior hockey in North America, Psurny showed the ability to be an offenisve force on the ice, while also being very capable of playing responsibly in his own zone.
Future
Psurny will continue to play in the Czech Republic for the foreseeable future.
Stats
See Roman Psurny's stats here. http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid%5B%5D=76022
Profile Last Updated: April, 6th 2008
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