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- Name: Marek Schwarz
- Position: G
- Catches: Right
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 180 lbs
- Birthdate: 1986-04-01
- Eligible for Draft: 2004
- Drafted: 2004
- Hometown: Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic
- Acquired: 1st round (#17 overall), 2004
- Playing In: Pro
Marek Schwarz
Prospect Grade: 7.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
History
2005-06: Schwarz only made 15 appearances with Sparta Prague, but was solid during that limited time. His win/loss record was a mediocre 7-8, but his .920 save percentage was quite good. He played with the Czech Republic at the 2006 World Juniors.
2006-07: Schwarz made his North American pro debut, skating in 34 games with the AHL’s Peoria Rivermen. He started off the season strongly, scoring a number of wins in the early months of the season, which earned him a spot in the mid-season All-Star Game. His play was a little more average in the latter portion of the season, but still quite respectable. Schwarz only allowed more than three goals against on a few occasions, and recorded one shutout. In December he was called up to St. Louis and played his first NHL game, a 3-2 defeat.
Talent Analysis
The young goaltender employs a butterfly style of goaltending, using his 6’0 frame and long legs to take up much of the net. He is strong technically, plays his angles well, and utilizes a speedy glove hand. One area that Schwarz needs to continue working on is his ability to play the puck when roaming outside of the crease.
Future
Stats
| Season | Team | GP | W | L | T/OTL | GAA | SV% | SO |
| 2004-05 | Vancouver (WHL) | 56 | 26 | 24 | 4 | 2.67 | .900 | 2 |
| 2005-06 | Sparta Prague (Cze) | 15 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 2.57 | .920 | 1 |
| 2006-07 | Peoria (AHL) | 34 | 19 | 13 | 0 | 2.76 | .899 | 1 |
| 2006-07 | St. Louis | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 | .880 | 0 |
Profile Last Updated: August, 15th 2008
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