ATTACK SELECTS BARTANUS
6/29/2005

With the 10th overall selection in the 2005 CHL Import Draft, the Owen Sound Attack proudly selected Marek Bartanus of Slovakia.

Position: Left Wing / Centre
Height: 6 feet 3 inches
Weight: 205 pounds
Birth Date: February 13, 1987

International Scouting Service Report: A fine skater with a long, fluid stride. He loves to finish his checks. He drives the net hard, possesses a solid wrist shot. His commitment to defense and his play away from the puck have all made huge strides. Key player and captain of Slovakia U18 National team. Made his debut in Slovak Extraliga. Big, aggressive forward with loads of skill. Bartanus is a smooth skater, accelerates well. Strong in 1 on1 situations. Great fore-checker. Has the potential to be a big-time player. Should be a top 50 NHL pick. He is a power forward with a good shot.

2005 NHL Central Scouting Bureau Rankings: Ranked as the 2nd best Slovakian player available in the 2005 NHL Draft

Career Statistics
Team League Season GP G A P +/- PIM
HC Kosice Extraliga U18 03/04 4 3 2 5 +8 2
HC Kosice Extraliga U20 03/04 41 23 11 34 +26 40
Playoffs 03/04 3 1 2 3 E 8
HC Kosice Extraliga U20 04/05 34 14 14 28 +35 99
Playoffs 04/05 8 1 1 2 +1 16
HC Kosice Extraliga 04/05 24 2 1 3 +1 2
HK VTJ 1.liga (SVK) 04/05 1 0 0 0 0 0

2004 Under 17 Hockey Challenge
GP G A PTS PIM PPG
5 2 0 2 6 1

2005 IIHF World Under 18 Championships
GP G A PTS PIM SHG GWG
6 1 1 2 2 1 1

For more contact Owen Sound Attack General Manager Michael Futa at (519) 371-7452 ext. 24.

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