NHL Player Profile: The Minnesota Wild's Marek Zidlicky

No. 3, Defense, Shoots right
Age 32, Born: Feb 3, 1977
Height: 5'11" Weight: 190 lbs.
Drafted 176th overall in the sixth round by the Minnesota Wild in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.

Strengths

Has an extremely strong and accurate shot for a defenseman. Quarterbacks the power play very well. Ranks among the league leaders for points-per-game for defensemen each season.

Weaknesses

Takes too many risks out on the ice which results in being out of position frequently and also results in him being penalized often. Needs to be more patient out on the ice.

NHL Regular Season Statistics

Year	GP	G	A	Pts	+/-	PIM	PPG	SHG	GWG	Shots	Pts/G
03-04	82	14	39	53	-16	82	9	0	4	143	.65
05-06	67	12	37	49	8	82	10	0	1	113	.73
06-07	79	4	26	30	8	72	2	0	1	114	.38
07-08	79	5	38	43	-5	63	4	0	0	122	.54
08-09	76	12	30	42	-12	76	10	0	3	147	.55
Career	383	47	170	217	-17	375	35	0	9	639	.57

Career Awards & Honors

Olympic Bronze Medal, 2006 (Team Czech Republic)