Zach Nastasiuk

Zach Nastasiuk (born March 30, 1995) is a Canadian ice hockey player, who is currently playing for Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League (AHL). Nastasiuk was drafted 48th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Junior

Nastasiuk was drafted 20th overall by the Owen Sound Attack in the 2011 OHL Priority Draft.

At 16-years-old, Nastasiuk joined the of the Ontario Hockey League for the 2011–12 OHL season, and was one of five players to play in all 68 regular season games for Owen Sound. Nastasiuk scored 11 goals and eight assists. The Attack were third in the Midwest Division and lost to second place KItchener in a five-game playoff series. Nastasiuk had one goal in the series.

Nastasiuk returned to Owen Sound for a second season during the 2012–13 OHL season and was a key two-way player on an Attack team that finished with the OHL's third best record. Nastasiuk was Owen Sound's fourth-leading scorer with 20 goals and 20 assists in 62 games. Nastasiuk led the Attack in scoring in the playoffs, finishing with four goals and seven assists in 12 games as Owen Sound reached the second round. Nastasiuk was invited to take part in the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game. Nastasiuk was ranked 13th amongst North American skaters in Central Scouting's final rankings prior to the 2013 NHL Draft.

Professional

On November 1, 2013, the Detroit Red Wings signed Nastasiuk to a three-year entry-level contract.

On April 1, 2014, Nastasiuk was assigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins, and made his AHL debut on April 5, in a game against the Hamilton Bulldogs.

International play

Nastasiuk represented team Canada at the 2013 IIHF World U18 Championships, where he recorded two goals and two assists in seven games for Canada's gold medal squad.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honors