Zach Bogosian

Zach Bogosian is a National Hockey League (NHL) defenseman for the Atlanta Thrashers. Drafted by the Thrashers in the first round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, number three overall, Bogosian made his NHL debut during the 2008-09 season when he was just 18 years-old. He played in 47 games for the Thrashers during his rookie season, logging 19 points on nine goals and 10 assists. He led all first-year defenseman with his nine goals, and ranked fourth in points. Among rookie defenseman he was second in plus/minus rating with a +11.http://thrashers.nhl.com/club/player.htm?id=8474567&view=bio

The right shooting Bogosian is an agressive defenseman with offensive abilities. He possesses mobility and is capable of shutting down the opposition's forwards.http://forecaster.thehockeynews.com/hockeynews/hockey/player.cgi?6587 Prior to playing hockey at the professional level, the Massena, New York native spent two seasons with the Peterborough Petes, logging 94 points on 18 goals and 76 assists during the regular season, and three points on three assists during the playoffs.http://thrashers.nhl.com/club/player.htm?id=8474567&view=bio

Born on July 15, 1990, Zach Bogosian stands 6'3 and wears the number 4 on his jersey. The defenseman is not the only one in his family with an athletic prowess. His brother Aaron plays hockey for St. Lawrence University, and his father played college football for Syracuse. Bogosian, who considers his father as having the biggest influence on his career, enjoys hunting and fishing in his spare time.http://thrashers.nhl.com/club/player.htm?id=8474567&view=bio

Prior to becoming a professional hockey player, Zach Bogosian spent two years playing major junior hockey before being drafted by the Thrashers in 2008. He began his professional career playing in just five games for the Thrashers' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate the Chicago Wolves before making his NHL debut on October 10, 2008 against the Washington Capitals. Bogosian missed 28 games during his rookie season due to injury, and did not score his first NHL goal and assist until January 17 against the Nashville Predators. http://thrashers.nhl.com/club/player.htm?id=8474567&view=bio

During the 2009-10 season, Bogosian played in 81 games for Atlanta, logging 23 points on 10 goals and 13 assists. Tying the franchise record for goals by a defenseman in one season, he ended the season ranked second among defenseman in shots on goal with 155. His first goal on the season came in the season opener against the Tampa Bay Lightning on October 3, and his final goal on the season came on March 25 against the Toronto Maple Leafs.http://thrashers.nhl.com/club/player.htm?id=8474567&view=bio