Adam Pelech

Adam Pelech (/ˈpɛlɛk/ PEHL-ehk;[1] born August 16, 1994) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL). Pelech was selected by the Islanders in the third round, 65th overall, of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.[2]

Adam Pelech
Pelech in 2015
Born (1994-08-16) August 16, 1994
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team New York Islanders
NHL Draft 65th overall, 2012
New York Islanders
Playing career 2014–present

Playing career

Pelech was selected by the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL) 65th overall during the third round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. On March 15, 2014, he signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Islanders.[3]

During the 2015–16 season, Pelech received his first NHL recall by the Islanders. On November 13, 2015, he made his NHL debut, playing 13 minutes in a 4-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in California.[4] Pelech was again recalled to the Islanders later in the season on January 1, 2016 after Johnny Boychuk was injured.[5]

In early 2016, Pelech left warmups prior to a game with a seemingly minor injury, and was subsequently diagnosed with an "undisclosed injury". Pelech was held out for over two months before returning to the Islanders' minor league affiliate, and upon his return his prior diagnosis of thoracic outlet syndrome was publicly announced. His treatment for this condition included surgery removing his first rib and portions of muscle and tissue.[6]

On July 24, 2017, the Islanders re-signed Pelech to a four-year, $6.4 million contract worth $1.6 million annually.[7]

Personal life

Adam is the brother of Matt Pelech.

He is the nephew of former NHL hockey player and former General manager Mike Gillis.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2010–11Erie OttersOHL65112132770222
2011–12Erie OttersOHL442182052—————
2012–13Erie OttersOHL598324098—————
2013–14Erie OttersOHL6094554461425710
2014–15Bridgeport Sound TigersAHL650111148—————
2015–16Bridgeport Sound TigersAHL272576—————
2015–16New York IslandersNHL90220—————
2016–17Bridgeport Sound TigersAHL1314510—————
2016–17New York IslandersNHL4437106—————
2017–18New York IslandersNHL783161928—————
2018–19New York IslandersNHL78516212480226
2019–20New York IslandersNHL3818920211458
NHL totals 247 12 49 61 78 29 1 6 7 14

International
Year Team Event Result   GP G A Pts PIM
2011 Canada Ontario WHC17 5 0 1 1 2
2011 Canada IH18 5 0 0 0 6
2012 Canada WJC18 7 0 0 0 8
2014 Canada WJC 4th 7 0 1 1 2
Junior totals 24 0 2 2 18

References
  1. 2018–19 National Hockey League Pronunciation Guide. Retrieved August 11, 2020
  2. "Adam Pelech hockey statistics and profile at hockeydb.com". Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved March 16, 2014.
  3. "New York Islanders - Pelech Agrees to Entry-Level Deal". National Hockey League. March 15, 2014. Retrieved March 15, 2014.
  4. "Nielsen scores twice in Pelech's NHL debut". lighthousehockey.net. November 14, 2015. Retrieved November 14, 2015.
  5. "Isles place Johnny Boychuk on IR with upper-body injury". ESPN. Retrieved January 16, 2015.
  6. Staple, Arthur (April 4, 2016). "Adam Pelech could help Isles after comeback from thoracic outlet syndrome". Newsday. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  7. "Islanders agree to terms with Adam Pelech". National Hockey League. July 24, 2017. Retrieved July 24, 2017.


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