Top Prospects: Mark Fistric
| Mark
Fistric |
| Vital Info |
Born: June 1, 1986 in Edmonton, Alberta
Height/Weight: 6-2/232 pounds
Position: Defense (Shoots left)
Drafted by the Dallas Stars in the first round (28th overall) of the
2004 NHL Entry Draft |
| 2006-07 Season |
| In his first professional season, he had 2 goals, 22 assists and a
plus-three rating while playing in all 80 regular season games for the
Iowa Stars of the AHL. Had no points and a minus-three rating in 12
playoff games. Was a finalist for the AHL Ironman award. Was named Iowa
Stars' Most Improved Player and 7th Player, which honors player for
exceeding expectations. |
| Background |
| In 2005-06 he had seven goals, 22 assists and a plus-30 rating in 60 games for
Vancouver of the WHL. Had one goal, nine assists and a plus-nine rating
in 18 playoff games as Vancouver won the WHL championship. Had no
points, a plus-two rating and ten hits in five games as Vancouver lost
in the semifinal at the Memorial Cup. ... Missed a good chunk of the 2004-05 season after breaking his jaw
twice. He ended up playing 15 regular season games with the Vancouver
Giants of the WHL and had one goal, five assists, a plus-seven rating
and 32 penalty minutes. In six playoff games he had one goal, one
assist, a plus-two rating and 16 penalty minutes. Had two goals, eleven assists and 192 penalty minutes in 72 games
with Vancouver of the Western Hockey League. Played in the 2004 CHL Top
Prospects Game. Was named the Vancouver Giants' Defenseman of the Year
for 2003-04.... Vancouver’s first round (3rd overall) pick in the 2001 WHL Bantam
Draft.... Was a member of Canada’s 2003 U-18 Team at the World U-18
World Cup.... |
| Scouting Report |
| Tough defensive defenseman with great size. Plays a physical game,
is intimidating and can punish opponents with big hits. Not afraid to
drop the gloves. Limited offensive skills, but that is not his game. He
can move the move and get it out of trouble. Has good hockey smarts.
Excellent work ethic and leadership abilities. Great team player. |
| Quotable |
"If he doesn't play an aggressive style, that really makes
him an average player. When he plays more aggressively, that puts him
above that and makes him a guy who's feared."
Vancouver Giants
head coach Don Hay on Fistric in an interview with the Vancouver Sun.
"We really like that he's a great team guy. He has something about
him. When you are building a team, putting players together, his kind of
personality is key. He comes to play every night, every shift, and
pushes others to be better. He gives you substance and what you need to
win. That's a pretty impressive attribute. When I see that kind of
character, I know he will carry it on to the pros. Mark has the ability,
personality and character to be an NHL captain some day."
Stars assistant GM Les Jackson on Fistric in an interview with NHL.com
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| Career Stats |
| Season |
Team |
GP |
G |
A |
PTS |
PIM |
| 2002-03 |
Vancouver (WHL) |
63 |
7 |
7 |
9 |
91 |
| 2003-04 |
Vancouver (WHL) |
72 |
2 |
11 |
12 |
192 |
| 2004-05 |
Vancouver (WHL) |
15 |
1 |
5 |
6 |
32 |
| 2005-06 |
Vancouver (WHL) |
60 |
7 |
22 |
29 |
148 |
| 2006-07 |
Iowa (AHL) |
80 |
2 |
22 |
24 |
83 |
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