David Pastrnak
Background info
- Drafted in 2011
- Grew up in Czech Republic
- Inspiration came from his father who died of cancer
The Boston Bruins had drafted 25th overall, he started his career with very low stats,suddenly making a burst of record high points in 2017. He now is the highest socring player in the NHL.
Early life
He grew up in Czech republic.Pastrňák's father wanted him to play ice hockey. Following a lengthy battle with cancer, his father died. David accounts this as the reason why he began practicing and training so hard, to make it as a hockey player for his father. He later started training with the Boston Bruins.He grew up an only child, losing his father just a year before the he was drafted.
Accomplishments
Youngest player in franchise history to score an overtime, game-winning goal in regular season play – 29 March 2015. Youngest player to ever score a penalty shot goal – 24 February 2016. Youngest player to score 30 goals in regular season – 20 years and 291 days.Made All Star team.Sponsered by Dunkin Donuts.
