Player's Profile
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- Name: Tomas Marcinko
- Position: C
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 206 lbs
- Birthdate: 1988-04-11
- Eligible for Draft: 2006
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Poprad, Slovakia
- Acquired: 4th round (115th overall), 2006
- Playing In: Pro
Tomas Marcinko
Prospect Grade: 6.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
Marcinko has played for HC Kosice of the Extraliga league in Slovakia since 2003-2004, as well as Team Slovakia—on which he tallied 2 goals, and 2 assists, in addition to 10 PIM—in the Under-18 World Junior Championships in 2005 and 2006. As a member of HC Kosice’s U-18, U-20, and pro team, he totaled 58 goals, 64 assists, 122 points, a plus/minus rating of +103, and 154 PIM in 146 games over 3 seasons. Marcinko also had a brief stint as a member of HKm Humenne of the 1.Liga in Slovakia in 2005-2006, amassing 4 points in 5 regular season games and 4 points in 4 playoff games.
Marcinko’s best season while playing for HC Kosice came in 2005-06 with the U-20 team, when he had 26 goals, 21 assists, 47 points, a +39 rating, and 50 PIM in 35 games.
Chosen by Barrie Colts in the first round (54th overall) of the 2005 CHL Import Draft. Join Barrie in 2006-07.
2006-07: Marcinko spent time with the Barrie Colts of the OHL and also represented Team Slovakia at the WJCs. In 56 games with the Colts, Marcinko had 19 goals, 21 assists for 40 points and 54 penalty minutes.
2007-08: Marcinko ranked third on the Barrie Colts (OHL) with 45 points (19+26) while tallying 54 penalty minutes. He was selected to represent Team Slovakia at the World Junior Championships.
Talent Analysis
Tomas Marcinko is an intriguing prospect with high “boom or bust” potential. Said by some to have first-round talent, Marcinko dropped in the draft because of his inability to finish plays. However, he is very effective at both ends of the ice when on his game and has exhibited above-average puck-handling skills, creativity, and a solid wrist-shot. While he won’t blow you away with his speed and skating ability (average, at best, according to scouts), Marcinko has good hockey sense and is hardly caught out of position in his own zone, which has made him a valuable asset to his team’s penalty killing units.
Marcinko’s game does have a lot of holes, though. While he put up impressive scoring numbers as a member of HC Kosice, scouts said he too often looked lost in the offensive zone at the 2006 U-18 WJC—it was his strong defensive showing that saved him from being rated as sub-par. He’s a big kid (6’4), but must bulk up, improve his skating, and become more physical along the boards if he wishes to succeed at the NHL level. While Marcinko battles traffic effectively, he should really look to drive to the net harder to bother the goalie and look for loose pucks and rebounds; with his size, he should be right in front of the crease, trying to screen the goalie at every opportunity. His most glaring deficiency, however, is his indecisiveness with the puck. All too often, Marcinko will look confused and timid in the offensive zone.
Future
If he pans out and fulfills his potential, he could become a very solid winger on a team’s top shutdown line, as well as an invaluable contributor to the PP and PK units.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: May, 9th 2009
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