Dekanich Brings Top AHL Experience to Columbus
The following article featuring former Colgate standout Mark Dekanich appeared August 23 on the Hockey Writers Web site.
By Darren Coslov
Working behind the likes of goaltenders Pekka Rinne and Anders Lindback, there really isn’t a clear cut answer as to what the future holds for a third string goaltender in the Nashville Predators organization these days.
It might sound a bit overwhelming for a goaltender, having been drafted 146th overall in the 2006 entry draft by the Predators and having just a single game to show for in the National Hockey League. In Mark Dekanich’s case, this might be exactly what the doctor ordered.
A four year college career with Colgate University was in the books for the North Vancouver, BC native. Having won 52 games for the Red Raiders from 2004 to 2008, Dekanich joined the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League, the top minor league affiliate of the Nashville Predators. The challenges on the road to the National Hockey League were about to begin.
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