Sunday, April 24, 2011

LUCZYK TO QUINNIPIAC

Press Release

Marlboro, MA- Zach Luczyk, the Junior Bruins' leading goal scorer from last season, has signed with the Quinnipiac Bobcats for the upcoming 2011-2012 season. Luczyk will be joining fellow Bruin Dan Federico and former Bruins coach Bill Riga at Quinnipiac.

In his first season in the EJHL, Luczyk posted 33 goals, which placed him second in the league. Luczyk’s goals can be mostly contributed to his amazing shot. Luczyk’s ability to get the puck off his stick in such a short period of time, with accuracy and power provides him with a tool that is unmatched by most players. His shot makes him deadly on the power play, as he netted 16 goals on the PP this season to go along with leading the team in game winning goals with seven. He is not just a goal scorer, his creativity with the puck and ability to find openings to set up teammates led him to 27 assists for the season. He ended up with 66 points which placed him fourth on the team.

His stats are great but Luczyk’s passion for the game might be his best aspect. He never turns down an opportunity to get on the ice. Even on days off he can be found at stick time or around a rink somewhere. He not only skated with the EJ team throughout the season but also took advantage of some extra ice and skated with the Bruins' CHA team.

“He was there more than some of the players that were actually on the team,” said CHA Head Coach and EJHL Assistant Coach Mike Anderson. “He helped out the players and was a member of the team. We went as far as to name him assistant captain.”

“He is a rink-rat, whether it’s a tournament, a captains practice, CHA practices, or any other hockey related event we had going on, he would be there,” EJHL Head Coach Peter Masters said about Luczyk.

The Junior Bruins wish Zach luck at Quinnipiac and know that with all the time he spends working on his craft there is no doubt that he will make a splash his first year with the Bobcats.

(Nathan can be reached at fourniern@students.nescom.edu)

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