“Martin is a highly skilled, young forward that will add great depth to our lineup” said GM Darren Keily. Complete player biography and stats. Chromiak is a natural sniper. He is not afraid to play in the dirty areas of the ice. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'Mv4t_hpETfZ_QIc-_YG50Q',sig:'A89bJadA9NUB3VOtoNEvGyWwzpFel-99epGsv3UAT2E=',w:'594px',h:'449px',items:'1201994293',caption: true ,tld:'ca',is360: false })}); OSHAWA, ON – JANUARY 25: Martin Chromiak #8 of the Kingston Frontenacs skates with the puck during an OHL game against the Oshawa Generals at the Tribute Communities Centre on January 25, 2020, in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. His game is reminiscent of Brock Boeser but this is a stylistic comparison only and not one based on skill and ability. We are excited to have him join the Frontenacs.”. Jordan Jackson You have entered an incorrect email address! The left-winger from Ilava, Slovakia played 32 games for HK Dukla Trencin, a team that currently plays in Slovakia’s top-flight men’s league, the Tipsport Liga. In 54 games played, Vitali registered 13 goals and 21 assists. Chromiak has a quick first step but improving that stride will also help his acceleration. Martin Chromiak of the Kingston Frontenacs (Kingston Frontenacs) At season’s end, Chromiak was one of the hottest draft risers, prompting some … As he brings both experience and leadership, a player like Martin Chromiak could be a big addition to the Frontenacs young locker room. Chromiak was considered to be a middle third round pick at the beginning of the year, but his work with Kingston this year has had him rocketing up the board into being a 2nd rounder, even if it’s a later selection. Martin finished the season with 11 goals and 22 assists for 33 points in just 28 games played. Part of that has been long-standing rumors and accusations of corruption in the Slovak hockey federation that came to a head in 2015 with an out and out player mutiny, and the federation being effectively rebooted, now with former Bruin Miroslav Satan at the head of the pack and eager to start building the country’s hockey infrastructure back up. Both players were selected by the Frontenacs during the 2019 CHL Import Draft. Introduction. Kingston —The Kingston Frontenacs have received a commitment from their first round CHL Import selection, Martin Chromiak. Martin spent the beginning of the 2019-20 season with HK Dukla Trencin of the Slovakian Tipsport Liga before joining Kingston in early January, 2020. He also scored two goals and six points in five games with the Under-18 team. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Height: 6’0″/183CM. Today we look at Martin Chromiak. Martin Chromiak Headed To OHL’s Kingston Frontenacs, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). Martin Chromiak and Vitali Pinchuk will both play huge roles in any success the Kingston Frontenacs have during the 2020/21 season. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Chromiak, standing tall at 6’0, is currently eligible for the NHL Entry Draft and spending some time in the OHL could help his case and get noticed by scouts. It was announced on Saturday evening that Martin Chromiak, a first-round pick of the Kingston Frontenacs in this year’s CHL Import Draft, had committed to the team. The Kingston Frontenacs are pleased to announce that the organization has received commitments from Martin Chromiak and Vitali Pinchuk to return to the team for the 2020/21 season. Chromiak started the season in Slovakia’s pro league and didn’t get much opportunity. Chromiak also pairs his skating ability with quick hands and the ability to make plays while moving at top speed. Tickets are available at the Leon’s Centre box office or at ticketmaster.ca. Chromiak made an instant impact in the OHL with 11 goals and 22 assists for 33 points in 28 games. Chromiak had two goals and five points in four games at the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup. When they make mistakes he can quickly turn them into a scoring chance. Martin Chromiak Kingston Frontenacs [OHL] / LW / 6’10” - 181 lbs. He will also need to get stronger to be able to play his style at the next level. Pinchuk, a 5’11”, 165 lbs. In spite of the caliber of player that sometimes makes it to the NHL; including the Bruins’ very own captain, Slovakia isn’t on great footing these days as an international hockey powerhouse. Team: HK Dukla Trencin (Slovakia) Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) Position: LW. During his time playing at Slovakia’s highest level, Chromiak impressed with five goals and one assist, this totalling up to six points recorded as one of the younger players in the Russian-based league. Chromiak also creates turnovers with his good anticipation. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Your email address will not be published. McGuire Award of Excellence, Colin Chaulk is Relishing the Opportunity to Return to the Frontenacs. We believe in fully disclosing the methods to which we collect and use your personal information. Chromiak also shows good lower body strength. For now, this is what you need to know… Chromiak has a high level hockey sense. Check back tomorrow for the next prospect on our draft board. During the 2019-20 season, Vitali showcased incredible skill and playmaking abilities. The Kingston Frontenacs are pleased to announce that the organization has received commitments from Martin Chromiak and Vitali Pinchuk to return to the team for the 2020/21 season. He’s totally willing to chip in and win battles, but he tends to come off as a bit impatient; always looking up ice in order to spring the counterattack, and while he’s willing quickly make up for any mistakes he makes, he isn’t prioritizing his backcheck as much as he could or even should be. Congratulations, Martin! Game time is 7 p.m. at Leon’s Centre. His wrist shot has a lightning-quick release. forward from Ilava, SVK was selected 2nd overall by the Frontenacs in the 2019 CHL Import Draft in June. Chromiak will join the team on Monday at Leon’s Centre. https://www.facebook.com/KingstonFrontenacs/videos/3126827537439903 Kingston currently sits in second last place in the OHL as they are currently in the midst of a rebuild midway through the 2019/20 season. Congratulations, Martin! He is willing to engage in battles on the boards and in front of the net. And the Kingston Frontenacs had one of the more lethal lines in Canadian Junior, even in the Frontenacs themselves weren’t much to write home about. He also played at the Hlinka-Gretzky, scoring two goals and four points in four games, and at the IIHF Under-18, putting up two goals and three points in seven games. Chromiak will likely spend at least two seasons in the OHL before moving up to debut professionally as it will probably take time for the Russian to adjust. justin@kingstonfrontenacs.com 128 pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, the Kings selected Martin Chromiak. Chromiak will have lots of eyes on him to see how he adjusts from the game back home to the style of game played in North America. Carter Savoie Scouting Report: 2020 NHL Draft #58, Will Cuylle Scouting Report: 2020 NHL Draft #60, 2020 NHL Draft Team Needs: Metropolitan Division, 2020 NHL Draft Re-Entry Players: Oliver Okuliar and Alex Cotton, 2020 NHL Draft Team Needs: Atlantic Division, Anton Lundell Should Be a Consensus Top-10 Pick. Last season Chromiak was one of the best players in the Slovakian Under-20 league at just 16-years-old. Drafting him means trying to complete his skating skills, shoring up his defensive acumen, and ensuring that he finishes his next year in Kingston where he can show what he’s really made of. Chromiak can create turnovers by knocking the puck away from an opponent but also uses that a bit too much. “The process took longer than expected, but in the end everything worked out as planned. jordan@kingstonfrontenacs.com Statistics of Martin Chromiak, a hockey player from Ilava, Slovakia born Aug 20 2002 who was active from 2018 to 2020. He can turn on a dime and his quick cuts allow him to get away from defenders. One such player to shine after going abroad, is Martin Chromiak. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images). Martin Chromiak - Drafted by the Los Angeles Kings, Zayde Wisdom - Drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers, Hard Work Pays Off: Zayde Wisdom on NHL Award and Upcoming Draft, Frontenacs' Zayde Wisdom Receives NHL's E.J. Put that on a line with the coolest name in the sport and 2022’s favorite son? A Slovakian wunderkind has the potential of a fun NHLer if he continues his wild career path. Came over to North America last season, midyear, and was good for more than a point-per-gane. The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) cares about your privacy. Aside from what playing in Kingston will do for the growth of Martin Chromiak, the Slovakian forward can also do a lot for the Kingston Frontenacs that is beneficial. We also invite you to ask us about our policies or feel free to let us know how we can better serve your privacy concerns. Team: HC Dukla Trencin/Kingston Frontenacs (Tipsport Liga/OHL). Aside from what playing in Kingston will do for the growth of Martin Chromiak, the Slovakian forward can also do a lot for the Kingston Frontenacs that is beneficial. Just hours after naming a brand new leadership group for the season, Kingston Frontenacs fans were rewarded with more good news worth being excited about. Each day I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2020 NHL Draft. of Business Operations Kingston Frontenacs Hockey Club Chromiak, a 6’00”, 181 lbs. Learn how your comment data is processed. He can seem to reach for the puck at times when using his physical gifts would be more effective. Kingston. With his quick hands and strong skating, he can also create his own shot on the rush. His speed, technique, turning and acceleration is fine, but his actual strides are a bit...raw, and not the smoothest, and that can rob him of some of his own potential since sometimes his brain and his hands are thinking the game faster than his feet can carry him to it. Chromiak’s 2019 started with him in Slovakia at the highest level as a 17 year old, gathering a respectable 6 points in a league of actual adults, and then going halfway through the season to the OHL with the Kingston Frontenacs, where he and local wunderkind (and probable 2022 first overall pick) Shane Wright really hit it off, and a funny thing started to happen for Chromiak. Chromiak has the offensive skills to be a top-six forward. Most recently in the OHL with Kingston Frontenacs. “We are thrilled to have commitments from Martin and Vitali for the upcoming season”, said Associate Coach, Luca Caputi. Before we go anywhere, I just wanted to clarify before Wednesday that I will be doing a Monday-Wednesday schedule of draft profiles until Phase 1 of the NHL Draft scheduled on the 26th of June, and then if the draft proceeds as normal, our coverage will be as normal.