Rob Skrlac
Encyclopedia
Rob Skrlac is a retired ice hockey
right winger
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Skrlac was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres
in the 9th round, 224th overall, of the 1995 NHL Entry Draft
. However, he never played a game for Buffalo. On June 17, 1997 he signed as a free agent with the New Jersey Devils
. Skrlac played 8 games for the Devils in 2003-2004. He never played in the NHL again but continued to play in the minors until he officially announced his retirement on September 27, 2005. He is now a Premium Seating Sales Manager for New Jersey Devils
.
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...
right winger
Winger (ice hockey)
Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink...
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Skrlac was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...
in the 9th round, 224th overall, of the 1995 NHL Entry Draft
1995 NHL Entry Draft
The 1995 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Edmonton Coliseum in Edmonton, Alberta. The drafting order was now set partially by a lottery system whereby teams would not be guaranteed first pick if they finished last. Instead, a draft lottery was instituted in which the winner of the lottery could move...
. However, he never played a game for Buffalo. On June 17, 1997 he signed as a free agent with the New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
. Skrlac played 8 games for the Devils in 2003-2004. He never played in the NHL again but continued to play in the minors until he officially announced his retirement on September 27, 2005. He is now a Premium Seating Sales Manager for New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
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