Player's Profile
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- Name: Stefano Giliati
- Position: LW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 200 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-10-07
- Eligible for Draft: 2006
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Lasalle, Quebec
- Acquired:
- Playing In: CHL
Stefano Giliati
History
Giliati was originally selected in the second round of the 2004 QMJHL Draft by the Shawinigan Cataractes, and made the team in his first attempt as a 17-year-old. Playing sparingly on the fourth line initially, Giliati saw his role increased as the season progressed, and he finished with 14 points in 54 games. Giliati was moved to Lewiston in the off-season in the trade that sent Atlanta prospect Alex Bourret to Shawinigan. Giliati was hoped to help fill some of the offense vacated by Bourret. While he didn’t come close to matching the Thrashers’ prospect’s numbers, Giliati still became a very adequate offensive player on the Lewiston second line, picking up 49 points, having appeared in every game, playing an up-tempo style of play.
Talent Analysis
Giliati is stocky and not overly large, but he still does have good foot speed and quickness, and is adept at handling the puck. He has strong offensive awareness, but is also a good passer. Giliati is also a very adept defensive forward, playing against top lines, as well as seeing time on the first penalty-killing unit. Giliati picked up a knack for scoring clutch goals over the course of the season, and elevated his game in the playoffs. He likes to hit, and is good at using his size to his advantage.
Future
Giliati, much like his line mate Stefan Chaput, is an energy player, who has good offensive awareness and defensive responsibility. He would fit nicely on a third or fourth line.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: April, 18th 2009
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