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#12 - Geoff Paukovich - Center
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Geoff Paukovich
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This is Springfield Falcons Center Geoff Paukovich's second season with the Falcons and his third professional season overall. Before Springfield, Paukovich played 76 games for the ECHL's Stockton Thunder during the 2007-08 and 2008-09 seasons. During those 76 games, Paukovich recorded 14 goals, 13 assists, 27 points, and 98 PIM.
The 6'4' Paukovich is a tough strong player who uses his size and strength to his advantage on the ice. Last season for the Falcons, Paukovich played well in 46 games recording nine points (5 G, 4 A) and 51 PIM. This season Paukovich has three goals and 13 PIM in 17 games for Springfield.
The 23-year old Paukovich was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft in the second round (57th overall). Paukovich at the time of being drafted was attending the University of Denver. While at Denver, Paukovich played three seasons for the University of Denver Pioneers appearing in 115 games recording 24 goals, 24 assists, 48 points, and 253 PIM. In his first season with the Pioneers, Paukovich helped lead Denver to a NCAA Division I Frozen Four Championship.
Pauko's life started in his hometown of Englewood, Colorado, which is about 15 minutes south of downtown Denver. Pauko is the youngest in his family, only having one older sister, Kate, who is two years older than Pauko. Pauko admired his parents growing up, but had a special relationship with his grandfather.
"My grandfather," Pauko answered on who one of his heroes growing up was, My dad's father. He basically was with me every day I grew up and he was like a rock star. He fought in World War II, loved the outdoors, took me fishing, took me camping, and was somebody I always looked up to."
Pauko has many memories of playing hockey, but his favorite hockey moment in his life came down to two instances, "There's probably two moments," said Pauko, "Playing in the World Junior Championships for Team USA or winning a National Championship in college.
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