Nicholas Griffin Petrecki (born July 11, 1989 in Clifton Park, New York) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played one game with the San Jose Sharks in the National Hockey League (NHL) during the 2012–13 season.

Petrecki played two seasons with the Omaha Lancers of the USHL before being selected 28th overall by the San Jose Sharks in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.

Additionally, he chipped in on offense, scoring two goals including the overtime game winner in BC's 2008 Beanpot Championship Game victory over Harvard, and scoring a goal to help push BC to a comeback victory over the Miami RedHawks in the 2008 NCAA Tournament.

During the 2013–14 season, his fifth with the Worcester Sharks, Petrecki was reassigned on loan by San Jose to fellow AHL club, the Rochester Americans on March 12, 2014.

[1] On August 19, 2014, he opted to continue his career with the Amerks in signing as a free agent to a one-year AHL contract.