Nick Petrecki

Nick Petrecki
Petrecki with the San Jose Sharks in 2009
Born	July 11, 1989 (1989-07-11) (age 22) Clifton Park, NY
Height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight	213 lb (97 kg; 15 st 3 lb)
Position	Defense
Shoots	Left
NHL team (P) Cur. team	San Jose Sharks Worcester Sharks (AHL)
NHL Draft	28th overall, 2007 San Jose Sharks
Playing career	2009–present

Nicholas Petrecki (born July 11, 1989 in Clifton Park, New York) is an American ice hockey defenseman currently playing with the Worcester Sharks in the AHL.

Playing career

Petrecki played two seasons with the Omaha Lancers of the USHL before being selected 28th overall by the San Jose Sharks in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. Previous to his seasons with the lancers he played with the CD Selects of the EJHL. Petrecki also played youth hockey for Clifton Park Youth Hockey Association (Eagles) and Troy Albany Youth Hockey Association.

He played NCAA Hockey with the Boston College Eagles, who won the NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship title in his first season with the team (2007–2008). During his time at BC he became well known for his strong defense as well as his heavy hits. He was known as the enforcer for BC's team, leading the Eagles in penalty minutes from 2007-2009. He also notably received a game misconduct for headbutting a University of Maine player in a game at Conte Forum. Additionally, he chipped in on offense, scoring two goals including the overtime game winner in BC's 2008 Beanpot Championship Game victory over Harvard, and scoring a goal to help push BC to a comeback victory over the Miami RedHawks in the 2008 NCAA Tournament.

On March 30, 2009 Petrecki signed an NHL contract with the San Jose Sharks and was assigned to the Worcester Sharks (AHL).

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2005–06	Omaha Lancers	USHL		53	0	3	3	110		5	0	0	0	0
2006–07	Omaha Lancers	USHL		54	11	14	25	177		5	0	0	0	10
2007–08	Boston College	HE		42	5	7	12	102		—	—	—	—	—
2008–09	Boston College	HE		35	0	7	7	161		—	—	—	—	—
2009–10	Worcester Sharks	AHL		65	2	12	14	106		—	—	—	—	—
2010–11	Worcester Sharks	AHL		67	3	11	14	129		—	—	—	—	—
AHL totals				132	5	23	28	235		—	—	—	—	—

References

External links

• Nick Petrecki's NHL player profile
• Nick Petrecki's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database

Preceded by Logan Couture

San Jose Sharks first round draft pick 2007

Succeeded by Charlie Coyle

Persondata
Name	Petrecki, Nick
Alternative names
Short description	American ice hockey player
Date of birth	July 11, 1989
Place of birth	Clifton Park, NY
Date of death
Place of death