New Jersey Devils' 2nd round choice (53rd overall) in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.
Player Notes:
DND for last 7 contests 3/10-23; was recalled from Albany (AHL) for 3rd time 3/10...Recorded 14g-22a-36pts & 52 PIM in 49 AHL contests...Played in 4 straight NHL games 12/11-17; returned to Devils' lineup 12/11 @ Cbj. for 1st NHL action since 11/30 @ Phi...Recalled from Albany for 2nd time 12/10; had 4g-8a-12pts & 21 PIM in 16 AHL appearances at the time...Recorded his 1st career points with 1g-1a-2pt effort 11/19 @ Ott...Made his NHL debut 11/12 vs. Wsh. after being recalled from Albany earlier that morning...Wore no. 19 during 1st 2 appearances...Scoreless in 3 pre-season contests with Devils...Split '04-05 campaign between U. Minnesota (WCHA) & Albany...Played 4 seasons with Golden Gophers; teammates included current Devils' defensemen P. Martin & Albany's M. DeMarchi...Along with Z. Parise, represented U.S. at '03 WJC.
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