| Brother of Paul AJHL Rookie of the Year (1997) AJHL MVP (1998) Canadian Junior "A" Player of the Year (1998) CCHA All-Rookie Team (1999) CCHA First All-Star Team (1999) CCHA Rookie of the Year (1999) CCHA First All-Star Team (2000) NCAA West Second All-American Team (2000)
Left University of Michigan (CCHA) and signed as a free agent by Kootenay (WHL), August 23, 2000. Left Kootenay (WHL) and signed with Edmonton, December 30, 2000. Traded to Philadelphia by Edmonton for Jeff Woywitka, Philadelphia's 1st round pick (Rob Schremp) in 2004 NHL Draft and Philadelphia's 3rd round pick (Danny Syvret) in 2005 NHL Draft, December 16, 2003. Traded to Phoenix by Philadelphia for Sean Burke, Branko Radivojevic and Ben Eager, February 9, 2004. Signed as a free agent by Farjestad (Sweden), October 30, 2004. Traded to Ottawa by Phoenix for Alexei Kaigorodov, January 3, 2007. Signed as a free agent by NY Islanders, July 5, 2007. Traded to Ottawa by NY Islanders with Chris Campoli for Dean McAmmond and San Jose's 1st round pick (previously acquired, later traded to Columbus, later traded to Anaheim Anaheim selected Kyle Palmieri) in 2009 NHL Draft, February 20, 2009. Signed as a free agent by Edmonton, September 10, 2009. Signed as a free agent by Pittsburgh, September 3, 2010. Missed majority of 2010-11 due to hip injury vs. Montreal, October 9, 2010. Officially announced his retirement, February 13, 2012. |
