Brian Ihnacak

Brian Stephen Ihnacak (born April 10, 1985) is a Canadian-born Italian professional ice hockey forward who is currently playing for HC '05 Banská Bystrica of the Slovak Extraliga.

Brian Ihnacak
Born	April 10, 1985 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position	Centre
Shoots	Right
Slovak team Former teams	HC '05 Banská Bystrica Vålerenga Ishockey Malmö Redhawks Allen Americans Augusta Lynx Elmira Jackals SG Pontebba HC Valpellice HKm Zvolen MHK Kežmarok Mississippi RiverKings Texas Brahmas HK Poprad HC Litvinov EHC Olten HC Dynamo Pardubice HC Merano
National team	Italy
NHL Draft	259th overall, 2004 Pittsburgh Penguins
Playing career	2007–present

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.

International career

Ihnacak competed at the 2014 IIHF World Championship as a member of the Italy men's national ice hockey team.

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.

Awards and honors

Award	Year
All-ECAC Hockey Rookie Team	2003–2004
Coppa Italia	2012-2013
Italy most goals Italy most points	2013-2014
Norwegian All-Star Team	2014-2015

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or The Internet Hockey Database