Nick Drazenovic

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Nick Drazenovic
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Drazenovic with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in 2014
Born (1987-01-14) January 14, 1987 (age 37)
Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position Centre
Shot Left
Played for St. Louis Blues
Columbus Blue Jackets
Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL Draft 171st overall, 2005
St. Louis Blues
Playing career 2007–2016

Nicholas Drazenovic (born January 14, 1987) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre of Croatian ancestry. [1] He most recently played with the San Antonio Rampage of the American Hockey League (AHL). Drazenovic was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the 6th round (171st overall) of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.

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Playing career

During the 2010–11 season, in November the Blues recalled Drazenovic from the AHL affiliate, the Peoria Rivermen. He played in three NHL games before being returned to Peoria for the remainder of the year.

On July 7, 2011, after he was not tendered an offer by the Blues, Drazenovic signed a one-year contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets. [2] He was assigned to play with affiliate the Springfield Falcons for the start of the 2011–12 season.

On July 5, 2013, Drazenovic signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins that will pay him $550,000 at the NHL level. [3] He was assigned to begin the 2013–14 season in the AHL with affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. On January 14, 2014, Drazenovic was recalled and played a solitary game with Pittsburgh in a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals the following day. [4] He was promptly returned to the AHL, where he finished the season with 13 goals and 42 points in 63 games.

Drazenovic was re-signed by the Penguins to a one-year deal on July 1, 2014. [5] Hampered by injury, Drazenovic was unable to improve upon his previous season with the Penguins, featuring in only 25 games for the 2014–15 season in Wilkes-Barre, however was still able to contribute offensively with 19 points.

As an un-signed free agent over the summer, Drazenovic belatedly returned to professional hockey in the 2015–16 season, signing a professional try-out contract in the AHL with the San Antonio Rampage on December 21, 2015. [6] He made his debut with the Rampage that day in a 2-1 victory over the Iowa Wild. [7] After a month with the depleted Rampage, Drazenovic secured an AHL contract as he was signed for the remainder of the campaign on January 26, 2015. [8]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2002–03 Prince George Cougars WHL 154480—————
2003–04 Prince George CougarsWHL657303738—————
2004–05 Prince George CougarsWHL7218385624—————
2005–06 Prince George CougarsWHL713033635150004
2006–07 Prince George CougarsWHL581832506315910196
2007–08 Peoria Rivermen AHL 6916264238—————
2008–09 Peoria RivermenAHL761221334351012
2009–10 Peoria RivermenAHL5819203940—————
2010–11 Peoria RivermenAHL752323462440112
2010–11 St. Louis Blues NHL 30000—————
2011–12 Springfield Falcons AHL4113284116—————
2012–13 Springfield FalconsAHL621736533082242
2012–13 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL80004—————
2013–14 Wilkes–Barre/Scranton Penguins AHL631329422891342
2013–14 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL10002—————
2014–15 Wilkes–Barre/Scranton PenguinsAHL25811191830110
2015–16 San Antonio Rampage AHL35281012—————
AHL totals5041232023252492947118
NHL totals120006—————
Medal record
Men's ice hockey
Representing Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg
World U-17 Hockey Challenge
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2004 Newfoundland and Labrador

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2004 Canada Pacific U17 Silver medal icon.svg61454
Junior totals61454

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References

  1. ↑ "Nick Drazenovic player profile". Eliteprospects.com. January 2, 2011. Retrieved January 2, 2011.
  2. ↑ "Columbus Blue Jackets sign James Wisniewski to six-year deal". ESPN. July 7, 2011. Retrieved July 7, 2011.
  3. ↑ "Penguins Sign Forward Nick Drazenovic". National Hockey League . Pittsburgh Penguins. July 5, 2013. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Penguins edge Capitals on Maata's late goal". National Hockey League. January 14, 2014. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Penguins re-sign forward Nick Drazenovic". Pittsburgh Penguins. July 1, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Rampage sign Nick Drazenovic to PTO contract". San Antonio Rampage. December 21, 2015. Retrieved December 21, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Rampage seal second straight win over Wild". San Antonio Rampage. December 21, 2015. Retrieved December 21, 2015.
  8. ↑ San Antonio Rampage (January 26, 2016). "Nick Drazenovic has signed AHL contract". Twitter . Retrieved January 26, 2016.
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