8 - SAM FTOREK

Name: Sam Ftorek
Number: 8
Position: Forward / Defenseman
Shoots: Right
DOB: 11/30/74
Home Town: Wolfeboro, NH
Seasons: 1
Acquired: 7/30/09

POSITION
SHOOTS
HT
WT
Defense/Forward
Right
6'2
185

  

Whether at forward or at defense, Ftorek has had a productive 12-year career. The native of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire will join the K-Wings after spending last season in the Central Hockey League with the Amarillo Gorillas.

Primarily used as a defenseman last year, Ftorek enjoyed is best season as a professional recording 65 points (20 goals, 45 assists) for the Gorillas.

Familiar with the ECHL, Ftorek has spent half of his career in the Premiere 'AA' Hockey League, most recently with the Cincinnati Cyclones during the 2006-07 season.

In his career, Ftorek has registered 425 points (183 goals, 242 assists) in 641 games and has played in the American Hockey League and the top leagues in Europe.

Coming from an excellent pedigree, Ftorek is the son of Robbie Ftorek, who played eight seasons in the National Hockey League with the Detroit Red Wings (2), Quebec Nordiques (3) and New York Rangers (3). The elder Ftorek also possesses an impressive coaching resume with 21 years experience, 10 of which in the NHL.



  
REGULAR SEASON
PLAYOFFS
YEAR
TEAM
LEAGUE
GP
G
A
PTS
PIM
GP
G
A
PTS
PIM
1998-1999
Augusta Lynx
ECHL
62
11
18
29
128
2
0
0
0
4
1999-2000
Augusta Lynx
ECHL
29
6
7
13
49
12
4
4
8
29
1999-2000
Kloten
Swiss
11
1
0
1
43
-
-
-
-
-
2000-2001
Mobile Mysticks
ECHL
72
15
18
33
89
10
2
1
3
29
2001-2002
Bracknell Bees
BISL
47
18
15
33
36
6
1
2
3
2
2002-2003
Greensboro Generals
ECHL
72
33
28
61
135
8
2
4
6
26
2003-2004
Greensboro Generals
ECHL
18
11
10
21
28
-
-
-
-
-
2003-2004
Manchester Monarchs
AHL
52
6
9
15
63
5
0
0
0
0
2004-2005
Gwinett Gladiators
ECHL
10
0
5
5
20
-
-
-
-
-
2004-2005
Fresno Falcons
ECHL
48
11
23
34
48
-
-
-
-
-
2005-2006
Augusta Lynx
ECHL
63
11
29
40
56
2
1
0
1
4
2006-2007
Cincinnati Cyclones
ECHL
56
19
21
40
63
8
3
8
11
8
2007-2008
Szekeshfehervar Alba Vola
Aust
6
2
1
3
2
-
-
-
-
-
2007-2008
Bloomington Prairie Thunder
IHL
28
19
13
32
32
-
-
-
-
-
2007-2008
Munich EHC
2.GBu
3
0
0
0
6
-
-
-
-
-
2008-2009
Amarillo Gorillas
CHL
64
20
45
65
80
-
-
-
-
-
CAREER PRO TOTALS
641
183
242
425
878
53
13
19
32
102

  
NICKNAME:
 Fitzie
EXPERIENCE:
 12 Years
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Psych
FAVORITE NHL TEAM:
Quebec Nordiques
FAVORITE MUSICAL ARTIST: Dropkick Murphys
HOBBIES
Golf and Drawing
COLLEGE ATTENDED: St. Anselm College
MAJOR:
Liberal Arts
FAVORITE FOOD: Steak


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