New York Islanders' 1st round choice (22nd overall) in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.
Player Notes:
LAST FIVE GAMES WITH POINTS:
- Scored a goal vs. Montreal on March 21.
- Scored a goal at Pittsburgh on March 24.
- Scored a goal vs. Atlanta on March 25.
- Recorded an assist at New York Rangers on April 11.
- Recorded an assist vs. Pittsburgh on April 15.
2005-06 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS:
- Made his season debut vs. Philadelphia on Nov. 29.
- Recorded first multi-point game of career (three points) with a goal and two assists at New Jersey on March 14...Goal was first even strength goal of career.
- Scored game-winning goal at New Jersey on March 14...First game-winning goal of his career.
2005-06 MINOR LEAGUE STATS:
- In 55 games with Bridgeport, has recorded 25 goals and 22 assists for 47 points with 72 penalty minutes and seven power play goals and four shorthanded goals.
CAREER HISTORY:
2004-05: First full professional season in North America...In 61 games with Bridgeport (AHL), scored 29 points (15+14) with 69 penalty minutes...Finished sixth on the team in scoring...Tied for third on the team in goals. 2003-04: Made his NHL debut Oct. 9 at Washington recording one shot in 10:03 of icetime...Recorded his first NHL goal, shorthanded on Oct. 25 vs. Pitt....Recorded his first NHL assist on a Shawn Bates goal on Nov. 8 vs. Atl...Loaned to Team FInland for World Junior Championships...Joined Bridgeport (AHL) for the playoffs and played in seven games while recording seven points (2+5) with 10 penalty minutes.
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