New York Islanders' 1st round choice (15th overall) in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
Player Notes:
LAST FIVE GAMES WITH POINTS:
- Recorded an assist vs. New York Rangers on March 29.
- Recorded an assist at Toronto on April 5.
- Scored a power play goal and added two assists vs. Washington on April 8.
- Recorded an assist at New York Rangers on April 11.
- Scored a goal vs. Toronto on April 13.
2005-06 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS:
- Scoreless and a plus-one in his NHL debut at Buffalo on Oct. 5.
- Recorded his first NHL point/assist at Washington on Oct. 13.
- Scored his first NHL goal vs. Martin Biron vs. Buffalo on Oct. 29.
- Recorded his first multiple (a goal and an assist) vs. Buffalo on Oct. 29. Was his first career multiple-point game.
- Unsucessful in first penalty shot attempt of NHL career vs. Philadelphia on March 4 (Niittymaki).
- Scored the game-winning goal vs. Montreal on March 21.
- Recorded a career-high three points (1+2) vs. Washington on April 8.
SHOOTOUT ATTEMPTS:
* Is 1 for 2 in shootout attempts this season with one determining goal.
- Missed attempt at Pittsburgh on Nov. 14.
- Scored determining goal vs. Pittsburgh on April 15.
MILESTONES REACHED THIS SEASON:
- Made his NHL debut on Oct. 5 at Buffalo.
- Scored his first NHL point/assist on Oct. 13 at Washington.
- Scored his first NHL goal on Oct. 29 vs. Buffalo.
2005-06 MINOR LEAGUE STATS:
- In 29 games with Bridgeport (AHL) has recorded 28 points (8+20) with two power play goals and 12 penalty minutes.
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