Player's Profile
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- Name: Ondrej Roman
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 172 lbs
- Birthdate: 1989-02-08
- Eligible for Draft: 2007
- Drafted: 2007
- Hometown: Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic
- Acquired: 5th round (#136 overall), 2007
- Playing In: CHL
Ondrej Roman
Prospect Grade: 7.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
After a terrific year in the Czech junior league, Roman arrived in North America via the 2006 CHL import draft, in which he was selected fifth overall by the Spokane Chiefs. The native of Ostrava, Czech Republic posted modest numbers in his rookie campaign, to the tune of 48 points in 70 games, good for fifth on the club. He saw some time on the power play, where he scored three of his four goals, and was bounced around the lines in even strength situations.
2007-08: Roman built off of his rookie season for Spokane (WHL). He upped his plentiful amount of assists to 46, which is good for second on the team, and started finding his shot, to the tune of 15 goals (up from four). Roman had a tremendous playoffs as he helped lead the Chiefs to a Memorial Cup championship; he led the club in assists (11) and points (20) in 21 games.
Talent Analysis
Roman is extremely mobile and knows how to play a physical game. His size limits his success in high-traffic areas, but he is always willing to test his luck. Along with above average vision, he has decent playmaking and overall skill with the puck. A natural center, he displays good faceoff skills and plays a strong two-way game.
Is an excellent playmaker who can make players better around him. Also, he has an impressive shot that he keeps hidden with his outstanding passing ability and high pass tendency. Needs to use his shot more when he gets prime real estate.
Future
Roman is likely a little ways off from the Stars lineup. He’ll probably have another year of junior and followed by at least one AHL season to give him the most possible time to physically mature and ensure his game translates well at each level.
Potential: 2nd line playmaking center/left wing, like the current, playmaking version of Ladislav Nagy but a bit more defensively responsible; or like a bit less talented Derek Roy.
Stats
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM |
| 2006-07 | Spokane Chiefs (WHL) | 70 | 4 | 44 | 48 | +1 | 42 |
| 2007 | Spokane Chiefs (WHL) | 6 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Profile Last Updated: September, 4th 2008
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