Top Prospects: Luke Gazdic

Tuesday, July 01, 2008-12:50:pm
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Luke Gazdic
Vital Info
Born:  July 25, 1989 in Toronto, Ontario
Height/Weight: 6-3/210 pounds
Position: Left Wing
Shoots: Left
Selected by the Dallas Stars in the 6th round (172nd overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.
2009-10 season
Missed first part of season due to shoulder injury suffered in preseason. Played with both Texas (AHL) and Idaho (ECHL). With Texas he had 4 points (3 goals, 1 assist) and 155 penalty minutes in 49 games. Had 1 goal and 1 assists in 4 games with Idaho.
Background
In 2008-09, had 20 goals and 10 assists in 63 games with Erie (OHL). Led the team with eight power play goals. Had no points in five OHL playoff games. Signed three-year entry-level contract with the Stars. Played two games with Idaho of the ECHL, picking up one goal and 14 penalty minutes. Had no points in two playoff games with Idaho.  ... Scored 17 goals and had 12 assists in 67 games with Erie (OHL) in 2007-08. ... In 2006-07 he had five goals and eight assists in 58 games with Erie of the Ontario Hockey league. ... Scored 17 goals and had 16 assists in 47 games for Wexford in Jr. A hockey in 2005-06. ... His father, Mike, was a Buffalo Sabres draft choice in 1978. ...
Scouting Report
Big forward with excellent size who plays a physical game. A willing combatant who wills stick up for his teammates. Has a great work ethic and is a character type player.
Recent Stats
Season Team GP G A PTS PIM
2006-07 Erie (OHL) 58 5 8 13 136
2007-08 Erie (OHL) 67 17 12 29 144
2008-09 Erie (OHL) 63 20 10 30 127
2008-09 Idaho (ECHL) 2 1 0 1 14
2009-10 Texas (AHL) 49 3 1 4 155
2009-10 Idaho (AHL) 4 1 1 2 10