Brian Ihnacak

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Brian Ihnacak
Born (1985-04-10) April 10, 1985
Toronto, ONT, Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Right
Serie A team
Former teams 		HC Valpellice
Allen Americans
Augusta Lynx
Elmira Jackals
HKm Zvolen
MHK Kežmarok
Mississippi RiverKings
Texas Brahmas
Warwick Deadly Alliance
NHL Draft 259th overall, 2004
Pittsburgh Penguins
Playing career 2007–present

Brian Stephen Ihnacak (born April 10, 1985) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for HC Valpellice of Italy's Serie A.

Career

Ihnacak was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, going 259th overall. With the National Hockey League reducing the number of rounds in the NHL Entry Draft from nine to seven in 2005, Ihnacak currently holds the distinction of being the last Pittsburgh Penguins draft selection to be drafted in the ninth round. The NHL Central Scouting service had Brian ranked 44th overall in North America before the 2004 NHL draft.

Personal

Brian's father, Peter Ihnacak, was a former Toronto Maple Leafs draft pick who was selected 34th overall in the 1982 NHL Entry Draft. His uncle, Miroslav Ihnacak, was also drafted and played for the Maple Leafs. Miroslav later played for the Detroit Red Wings. He is the proud owner of a rescued Pitbull terrier named Benson. The former 9th round pick has been single since his last serious girlfriend from Brown University.

Awards and honors

Award Year
All-ECAC Hockey Rookie Team 2003–04

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Hugh Jessiman		 ECAC Hockey Rookie of the Year
2003–04
Shared With
David McKee 		Succeeded by
Joe Fallon


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