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Martin Frk is a up and coming star from the Czech republic. He wont be drafted until 2012 but he has already been dominating in Czech juniors and international tournaments for the U17 team and the U18 team.
EDIT: Drafted 3rd overall in the CHL import draft by Halifax Moose Heads
He is still 16 years old until next October.
182cm/6'0 - 85kg/187lbs - 05-October-1993
Czech leagues
09-10 Juniors Playoffs 6games - 2goals - 3assists - 5points - +2 - PIM4
09-10 Juniors 38games - 28goals - 27assists - 55points - +9 - PIM184
leads his team this year in goals and points(almost double the next player) and is tied 4th in the league with goals and points. Leads league in PIM.
08-09 Juniors 16games - 8goals - 12assists - 20points - +7 - PIM6
had the highest ppg and gpg rate on the team.
08-09 Midget 22games - 26goals - 12assists - 38points - +10 - PIM85
just dominated
07-08 Midget Playoffs 2games - 1goal - 0assists - 1point - -2 - PIM4
07-08 Midget 44games - 25goals - 17assists - 42points - +24 - PIM56
National teams
09-10 U18 WC 6games - 2goals -5assists - 7points - +0 - PIM6
tied for team lead in points and selected as one of the top 3 players on the team.
09-10 U18 5games - 4goals - 2assists - 6points - +0 - PIM8
6 nations cup this February, led the team in goals and points.
09-10 U17 7games - 6goals - 3assists - 9points - +0 - PIM12
this august, led the team in goals and points.
08-09 U16 8games - 3goials - 5assists - 8points - +0 - PIM4
was one point behind the lead with 3 less games
07-08 U16 3games - 0goals - 0assists - 0poins - +0 - PIM2
Apparently played as a deffensman.
Articles about him that I translated in google and quickly touched up the parts google couldn't translate.
Article from January.
Article about his disqualification from this Januaries U17 team
EDIT: Drafted 3rd overall in the CHL import draft by Halifax Moose Heads
He is still 16 years old until next October.
182cm/6'0 - 85kg/187lbs - 05-October-1993
Czech leagues
09-10 Juniors Playoffs 6games - 2goals - 3assists - 5points - +2 - PIM4
09-10 Juniors 38games - 28goals - 27assists - 55points - +9 - PIM184
leads his team this year in goals and points(almost double the next player) and is tied 4th in the league with goals and points. Leads league in PIM.
08-09 Juniors 16games - 8goals - 12assists - 20points - +7 - PIM6
had the highest ppg and gpg rate on the team.
08-09 Midget 22games - 26goals - 12assists - 38points - +10 - PIM85
just dominated
07-08 Midget Playoffs 2games - 1goal - 0assists - 1point - -2 - PIM4
07-08 Midget 44games - 25goals - 17assists - 42points - +24 - PIM56
National teams
09-10 U18 WC 6games - 2goals -5assists - 7points - +0 - PIM6
tied for team lead in points and selected as one of the top 3 players on the team.
09-10 U18 5games - 4goals - 2assists - 6points - +0 - PIM8
6 nations cup this February, led the team in goals and points.
09-10 U17 7games - 6goals - 3assists - 9points - +0 - PIM12
this august, led the team in goals and points.
08-09 U16 8games - 3goials - 5assists - 8points - +0 - PIM4
was one point behind the lead with 3 less games
07-08 U16 3games - 0goals - 0assists - 0poins - +0 - PIM2
Apparently played as a deffensman.
Articles about him that I translated in google and quickly touched up the parts google couldn't translate.
Article from January.
http://www.hokej.cz/index.php?view=clanek&lng=CZ&id=4664116 year old talent Martin Frk loves physical hockey, he takes advice from Melenovského to heart
21.01.10 | author: luká¹ Jáchim
Czech hockey currently does not emit as much talent as in the past, but there is still some talent to be found. One of the best talents is Karlovy vary attacker Martin Frk who is shining in juniors, even though last October he only celebrated his 16th birthday. The winger has everything a offensive player needs. Skating, courage, willingness to fight, drive and commitment. This predator from world-famous spa keeps rising up, and if from the speed of everything his head doesnt spin then he can accomplish big things.
Frk is doing amazing, just looking at the ongoing statistics in this year's juniors. Although he is three and four years younger than most opponents, he is staying on the 13th place overall point rankings. Member of the u17 team he played 26 games, in which he scored 16 goals and had another 21 assists. Taken together, this gives a total of 37 points. Similarly, successful was Frk in previous years, when he was huge in bantams.
What makes him so successful? "The coaches trust me, other players help me. The first twenty-games I played with the same colleagues, then there were alterations, but still it works, "he says. His qualities he modestly stays quite about. Not surprisingly, in 16 years, the player is still developing, however not surprisingly he still has lots to work on. "If there is one thing I could say I prioritize it would be contact hockey," he adds quietly.
He is right. Frk doesn't step away from contact with any opponent. If they only saw this young man on the other side of the Atlantic then they would think he was born in Canada. "In juniors I play against older players which at times is quite challenging. For me to adapt, I had to work hard on my self. Essentially every day the entire day I am at the ice rink, I practice, and train in the gym. I know that my style is based on conditioning, I really need my conditioning "he points out.
Today's modern hockey requires from attackers excellent movement, appropriate technique, stubbornness. And also enthusiasm. In particular in the NHL strength is important, players who between the boards decimate their opponents. Martin loves hockey, however, sometimes he alows himself to be torn down by his emotions. One such case cost him participation in the recent prestigious tournament U17 World Challenge in Canada. National team flew without him, although originally Frk was on the roster.
In a game against Brno he insulted the referee and had to be punished. "I screwed up and was punished for it. I didnt travel to Canada, and for some time I was benched at home. Of course I was unhappy, I really wanted to play in the tournament. I was excited but unfortunately. I know what I did agaisnt the referee was wrong, it was a important lessons for me. Next time, I will make sure I wont repeat this again," he promises convincingly.
The attacker's career as a skillful player is otherwise great. "I already began playing at a time when I was around two and a half years. My parents got me in to hockey in Humpolec. I was born in Pelhřimova, we lived in Humpolec, later we moved to Karlovy Vary. There I got in to better hockey, " he explains. Since his childhood he was always a forward and liked to score goals, and sometimes to setup his teammates.
As a boy had two idols. "I admired Alexander Ovechkin, out of our players i admired Mark Melenovského. He is also from Humpolce, in person, I know him. Mark gives me advice and discusses with me hockey. He is actually kind of my consultant. Every time a particular case comes up, we go over it and solve it. This helps me allot, " Thanks at a distance. In addition to hockey, he is trying to work on school. "So far its going good. I'm doing construction degree, I'm in the first year of study. We have a excellent director".
Although due to a disciplinary punishment not to go with the U17 team to Canada, trainers know about it over at the national team Kopecký with JuřÃkem. They plan to include Frk in the selection contest for February U18 tournament in Minsk, which will be important for the April World Championships. "It's a new motivation for me, I would love to ask for another chance. And a Championships? Now, this would be amazing " he makes no secret of his desire.
Even last year he was still playing in bantam, this year, he still belonged in bantam, but he is already in juniors. The gifted young man who keeps in perfect form, has a dream, for which he lives. "I'd like to get to the NHL. This League I watch on the Internet or on television. When I have time, I watch transmissions, or just look at statistics and sights. This is my number one hobby, my main goal".
Right now if he isnt playing or training, he likes other kinds of sport. Or he spends time with his girlfriend. But since he has many other commitments, like school and hockey, he often times doesnt find allot of time for his girlfriend. "I like to keep improving, I want to go step by step. Now juniors, I might get the chance in U18. Most importantly I have to work extremely hard on my self." He recognizes in conclusion.
Article about his disqualification from this Januaries U17 team
http://hokej.cz/index.php?view=clanek&lng=CZ&webid=487&id=46208&ban=1Talented Martin Frk insulted the referee, he will not be flying to the u17 tournament in Canada 23.12.09 | author: luká¹ Jáchim grungier nejtalentovanějšÃm 3940,4
He is one of the most talented 93 born attackers and was even considered for the U18 invitation by the trainers, even though he belongs to a lower age group. Karlovy Vary's Frk was to go to Canada to the traditional U17 Hockey Challenge, which occurs after Christmas in Timminsu, but eventually remains at home. Why? "Martin Frk in a junior game got in to a serious argument with the referee. He insulted the referee, for which he received two more penalties. In agreement with the representatives of the team energy we decided that it disqualifies him from the team for this action, " informed coach Miroslav Prerost.
At first glance it may seem strict procedure, but has a great importance to the disciplines of young hockey players. "If Martin did this in this short tournament then it could have put the teams standings in danger. Frk is very talented hockey player with a big future, but must organize his head. Similar behavior, that he showed in the junior game, is clearly inadmissible, "adds Přerost.
Coach is confident that he will take lessons from the events Frk. "It's a pity for us, that he wont go to Canada, but in this case we want to be strict. We will not tolerate an argument with the referee, or other offensive expressions against the rules . We hope other hockey players take lesson from this. This is a warning to anyone who wants to behave similarly during hockey games. If someone else will do such a thing, he will also not be representing, "warns Přerost.
Frk does not have a closed door into the juniors national teams. "In a meeting with the Karlovy Vary managers we agreed that Martin wont go to Canada. We want him to control himslef on the ice and to develop good habits. His career is just starting and I would be personally very sad if he continued with such behaviour. I want to believe that everything will improve and he can concentrate only on hockey, "adds Přerost milo.
With Frks actions even Karlovy vary isnt happy. "Martin is a boy who loves hockey, give pretty much. Trains and plays at 100 percent. The biggest talent year 1993, but I refuse to sweep a incident under the carpet which he is guilty off. We regret that in the game in Brno, which was refereed by Homola, he again insulted the linesman. We had to ragovat, "explains JiřÃ Ryžuk, main coach of youth hockey Karlovy Vary energy.
After the match the coaches Club Council, in cooperation with U17 coach Miroslav Přerostem all wanted a way to let the player know he went to far. "Martin was eventually cut from nominations to travel to Canada. Im sure he isnt happy, I know he was really excited to go and show what he can do. But I hope it helps. He gets time to think about everything" responds Ryžuk.
Martins hockey capabilities get only praise. "Martin is a skilled player with great perspective, in addition, he believes in our system. The difference is that unlike Hrbase from Plzen he didnt go overseas, he wants to prove himself in Czech hockey. This is nice. But he must understand that in the case of insulting a referee, we must somehow responding" sais Ryžuk.
Without making excuses for the young hockey player, he mentions circumstances in the case that are important. "In our youth competitions, we use a different interpretation of the rules of refereeing then on the international stage. Confirmed to me independently milo Hořava, Radim atropa, Marek Sýkora, championship players with the U20. At home what is a penalty is not a penalty overseas" he points out.
Martin Frk is a hockey player. "He finishes fights and body checks hard. When this in Canada, nothing happens. Here it is penalized. I'd say that Martin in Brno didnt injure no one but did insult the referee, with which we disagree. This is why we endorsed this form of punishment, "adds Ryžuk.
Protests towards men in the striped uniform unfortunately are nothing new even in adult leagues. Just remember Kladno Pavel Patery and some other action when the referee was under undue pressure by players. "Young hockey players watch their idols, they should remember that their actions affect even someone else. When you look at the highest competition, sometimes you have to shake your head. Martin Frk committed a offense, in agreement with the coach U17 we agreed to punish in a way that likely isnt common for us. We hope that this will not be repeated in the case of Martin, "concludes JiřÃ Ryžuk.
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