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Jeff Zatkoff

current status: In the minors

#36 G | 6'2", 179 lbs. | Pittsburgh

Birth Date:June 9, 1987 (25 years old)
Place of Birth:Detroit, MI
Catches:L

Experience:0 years
Drafted:Drafted by Los Angeles in 2006 (3/74).
Acquired:Acquired as a free agent in 2012.

Scouting Report

Assets:	Has a good-sized frame (6-2) for the North American pro game. Is a resilient netminder in the crease area who doesn't quit on plays. Owns plenty of perseverance and dedication to improve his game.
Flaws:	Could stand to add more bulk to his big frame in order to improve his stamina. Also needs to prove he can stop big-league shooters with regularity, since he's largely unproven at the highest level.
Career Potential:	Depth goaltender with a little upside.

Career Honors & Awards

League	Honor	Description
AHL	Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Trophy	2012-13 (shared with Brad Thiessen)
CCHA	Second All-Star Team	2007-08
CCHA	All-Tournament Team	2007-08

Movements & Injuries

2013
3/29/2013	Assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
3/28/2013	Recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
1/13/2013	Placed on waivers by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
2012
7/01/2012	Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Pittsburgh Penguins to a two-year contract.
2011
10/10/2011	Assigned to Manchester (AHL).
7/15/2011	Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Los Angeles Kings to a one-year contract.
2010
9/24/2010	Assigned to Manchester (AHL).
2009
9/20/2009	Assigned to Manchester (AHL).
1/13/2009	Assigned to Ontario (ECHL).
2008
9/29/2008	Assigned to Manchester (AHL).
4/10/2008	Signed by the Los Angeles Kings to a three-year entry level contract.

Career Transactions

2012
7/01/2012	Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
2006
6/24/2006	Drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 3rd round (74th overall) in 2006.

Player News

Penguins demote Jeff Zatkoff | 03/29/2013 5:38 PM

News

Jeff Zatkoff has been sent down to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

Penguins.nhl.com

Impact

Zatkoff was called up because Marc-Andre Fleury was dealing with a neck injury. It looks like Fleury will be able to at very least serve as the backup on Saturday.

Pittsburgh recalls goalie Jeff Zatkoff | 03/28/2013 6:16 PM

News

Jeff Zatkoff has been summoned from the minors.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Impact

It looks he's being brought up to serve as Tomas Vokoun's backup for Thursday night's game. Marc-Andre Fleury hasn't been ruled out to fill that position, but Zatkoff will probably occupy that role in his place.

Jeff Zatkoff is on waivers | 01/13/2013 3:14 PM

News

Jeff Zatkoff has been placed on waivers by the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Bob McKenzie on Twitter

Impact

Zatkoff has a 2.21 GAA and .911 save percentage in 23 AHL games this season. Barring an injury to Marc-Andre Fleury or Tomas Vokoun, Zatkoff is expected to spend the remainder of the 2012-13 campaign in the minors.

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Game Log

Date	Team	Opp	Decision	MIN	SO	GA	SHA	YTD GAA	YTD SV%	YTD Record	Status
3/28/2013	Pit	Wpg	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	DNP

Career Regular Season Statistics

Year	Team	League	GPI	W	L	T	OT	Min	SO	GA	SHA	GAA	SV%	G	A	PIM
2012-13	WB/Scranton	AHL	49	26	20	-	0	2799	5	90	1131	1.93	.920	-	-	-
2011-12	Manchester	AHL	44	21	17	-	1	2432	3	101	1262	2.49	.920	-	-	-
2010-11	Manchester	AHL	45	20	17	-	5	2508	3	112	1254	2.68	.911	-	-	-
2009-10	Manchester	AHL	22	10	9	-	0	1170	2	57	669	2.92	.915	-	-	-
2008-09	Manchester	AHL	3	1	2	-	0	182	0	7	85	2.31	.918	-	-	-
	Ontario	ECHL	37	17	15	-	3	2164	1	107	1256	2.97	.915	-	-	-
2007-08	Miami	CCHA	36	27	8	1	-	2161	3	62	919	1.72	.933	-	-	-
2006-07	Miami	CCHA	26	14	8	3	-	1542	1	58	720	2.26	.919	-	-	-
	United States	WJC	2	0	2	0	-	121	0	7	35	3.46	-	-	-	-
2005-06	Miami	CCHA	20	14	5	1	-	1217	3	41	573	2.02	.928	-	-	-
2004-05	Sioux City	USHL	24	13	6	3	-	1271	1	54	629	2.55	.914	-	-	-
2003-04	Victory	MWEHL	42	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1.81	.926	-	-	-
AHL	Total	AHL	163	78	65	-	6	9091	13	367	4401	2.42	.917	-	-	-
ECHL	Total	ECHL	37	17	15	-	3	2164	1	107	1256	2.97	.915	-	-	-
CCHA	Total	CCHA	82	55	21	5	-	4920	7	161	2212	1.96	.927	-	-	-
MWEHL	Total	MWEHL	42	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
USHL	Total	USHL	24	13	6	3	-	1271	1	54	629	2.55	.914	-	-	-
WJC	Total	WJC	2	0	2	0	-	121	0	7	35	3.47	.800	-	-	-

Career Playoff Statistics

Year	Team	League	GPI	W	L	T	OT	Min	SO	GA	SHA	GAA	SV%	G	A	PIM
2012-13	WB/Scranton	AHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2011-12	Manchester	AHL	2	0	2	-	-	97	0	7	52	4.34	0.865	-	-	-
2010-11	Manchester	AHL	5	1	3	-	-	253	0	16	147	3.8	0.891	-	-	-
2009-10	Manchester	AHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2008-09	Manchester	AHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
	Ontario	ECHL	7	3	4	-	-	418	0	26	203	3.73	0.872	-	-	-
2007-08	Miami	CCHA	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2006-07	Miami	CCHA	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2005-06	Miami	CCHA	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2004-05	Sioux City	USHL	2	0	0	-	-	68	0	10	34	8.88	0.706	-	-	-
2003-04	Victory	MWEHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
AHL	Total	AHL	7	1	5	-	-	350	0	23	199	3.94286	0.884422	-	-	-
ECHL	Total	ECHL	7	3	4	-	-	418	0	26	203	3.73206	0.871921	-	-	-
USHL	Total	USHL	2	0	0	-	-	68	0	10	34	8.82353	0.705882	-	-	-

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