Rob Valicevic
Encyclopedia
Rob Valicevic is a former professional ice hockey
player.
by the New York Islanders
. He spent four seasons playing with Lake Superior State University
in the NCAA from 1991 to 1995 before turning pro in the 1995–96 season. Over that period of time, he recorded 57 goals, 66 assists and 123 points in 161 games. He then moved to the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) for the 1995–96 season where he played 60 games with the Louisiana IceGators, scoring 62 points and earning a call-up to the Springfield Falcons
of the AHL
for two games. He played 8 more games for the IceGators during the 1996–97 season before joining the Houston Aeros
of the IHL where he played until 1999, when he earned a spot with the Nashville Predators
, playing 19 games in the 1998–99 season.
He spent the next two seasons in the NHL as well, before signing with the Los Angeles Kings organization in August 2001. He spent one season with the Kings, playing only 19 NHL games, the rest of the season spent with the Manchester Monarchs
of the AHL. In July 2002, Valicevic signed with the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim organization, with similar results to those in Los Angeles, playing most of the 2002–03 season with the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks
of the AHL. Valicevic was again a free agent following the 2002–03 season, this time signing with the Dallas Stars
, again with little success in the 2003–04 season, playing only 7 games with the Stars, the rest spent with the Utah Grizzlies
.
Valicevic then moved to the UHL
, and played the 2004–05 season with the Flint Generals
before moving to Europe, where he had a short stay with TPS
. He then went to Germany
to play with ERC Ingolstadt
of the DEL. He has spent the 2005–06 and 2006–07 with Ingolstadt and most recently played for EC KAC
of the Erste Bank Eishockey Liga
.
Playoffs
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
player.
Playing career
Valicevic was drafted in the 6th round (114th overall) of the 1991 NHL Entry Draft1991 NHL Entry Draft
The 1991 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 22 at the Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York. A total of 264 players were drafted. The draft was famous for the controversy surrounding star first overall draft pick, touted by some observers to be The Next One, Eric Lindros, who was drafted by the...
by the New York Islanders
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
. He spent four seasons playing with Lake Superior State University
Lake Superior State University
Lake Superior State University is a small public university in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. It is Michigan's smallest public university with an enrollment around 3,000 students. Due to its proximity to the border, notably the twin city of Sault Ste...
in the NCAA from 1991 to 1995 before turning pro in the 1995–96 season. Over that period of time, he recorded 57 goals, 66 assists and 123 points in 161 games. He then moved to the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) for the 1995–96 season where he played 60 games with the Louisiana IceGators, scoring 62 points and earning a call-up to the Springfield Falcons
Springfield Falcons
The Springfield Falcons are an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League . They play in Springfield, Massachusetts, at the MassMutual Center and are the top affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League. The Falcons' two main rivals are the Connecticut Whale and the...
of the AHL
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
for two games. He played 8 more games for the IceGators during the 1996–97 season before joining the Houston Aeros
Houston Aeros
The Houston Aeros are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team plays in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.- History :...
of the IHL where he played until 1999, when he earned a spot with the Nashville Predators
Nashville Predators
The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
, playing 19 games in the 1998–99 season.
He spent the next two seasons in the NHL as well, before signing with the Los Angeles Kings organization in August 2001. He spent one season with the Kings, playing only 19 NHL games, the rest of the season spent with the Manchester Monarchs
Manchester Monarchs
The Manchester Monarchs are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League . They play in Manchester, New Hampshire at the Verizon Wireless Arena. They have been the AHL affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings since 2001.-History:...
of the AHL. In July 2002, Valicevic signed with the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim organization, with similar results to those in Los Angeles, playing most of the 2002–03 season with the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks
Cincinnati Mighty Ducks
The Cincinnati Mighty Ducks were an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They played in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, at the Cincinnati Gardens.-History:...
of the AHL. Valicevic was again a free agent following the 2002–03 season, this time signing with the Dallas Stars
Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The...
, again with little success in the 2003–04 season, playing only 7 games with the Stars, the rest spent with the Utah Grizzlies
Utah Grizzlies
The Utah Grizzlies are a professional ice hockey team in the ECHL. They play out of West Valley City, Utah, United States, with their home games at the Maverik Center.- Franchise history :...
.
Valicevic then moved to the UHL
United Hockey League
The United Hockey League was a low-level professional ice hockey league , with teams in the United States...
, and played the 2004–05 season with the Flint Generals
Flint Generals
The Flint Generals were a professional ice hockey team based in Flint, Michigan.They were a member of the International Hockey League and played their home games at Perani Arena and Event Center in Flint, Michigan....
before moving to Europe, where he had a short stay with TPS
TPS (ice hockey)
TPS or Turun Palloseura is an ice hockey team and 11-time champion of SM-liiga. They play in Turku, Finland at the HK Arena. In terms of championships, TPS is the most successful team in SM-liiga history.-Team history:...
. He then went to Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
to play with ERC Ingolstadt
ERC Ingolstadt
The ERC Ingolstadt are a member of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga. Commonly known as the Panthers, they play their games in Ingolstadt, Germany at the Saturn Arena. During the 2004–05 NHL lockout, Ingolstadt signed NHLers Marco Sturm, Andy McDonald, Jamie Langenbrunner and Aaron Ward...
of the DEL. He has spent the 2005–06 and 2006–07 with Ingolstadt and most recently played for EC KAC
EC KAC
EC KAC is a professional ice hockey team in the Austrian Erste Bank Hockey League. The team plays their home games in Klagenfurt, Carinthia, Austria at Stadthalle Klagenfurt...
of the Erste Bank Eishockey Liga
Austrian Hockey League
The Austrian Hockey League , called the Erste Bank Eishockey Liga for sponsorship reasons, is the highest-level ice hockey league in Austria.-History:...
.
Career NHL Statistics
Regular Season| Season | Team | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | PIM | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–99 | Predators | 19 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | +4 |
| 1999–00 | Predators | 80 | 14 | 11 | 25 | 21 | -11 |
| 2000–01 | Predators | 60 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 26 | -2 |
| 2001–02 | Kings | 17 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | -4 |
| 2002–03 | Mighty Ducks | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| 2003–04 | Stars | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -1 |
| Totals | 193 | 28 | 20 | 48 | 61 | -13 |
Playoffs
- No playoff games played in the NHL
Other Statistics
| League | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | PIM | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHL | 197 | 39 | 75 | 114 | 109 | -10 |
| IHL | 187 | 56 | 73 | 129 | 151 | +27 |
| ECHL | 68 | 49 | 22 | 71 | 106 | - |
| UHL | 78 | 36 | 60 | 96 | 38 | +32 |
| NCAA | 161 | 57 | 66 | 123 | 126 | - |
| DEL | 97 | 27 | 45 | 72 | 84 | - |