Center

Shoots: Right

Height: 6'0

Weight: 174 lbs.

Born: Jan. 16, 1981
Edmonton, Alberta

Off-Season Home: Edmonton, ALberta

Scouting Report: (from Rangers home page and Rangers 2000-2001 Media Guide)

A very good skater with quick acceleration. Very solid on his skates and has tremendous balance and mobility. Displays exceptional lateral movement when skating with the puck and is outstanding in one-on-one situations. Has great vision and uses his teammates very well. Is very adept at making short passes in tight quarters. Has a very accurate wrist shot with a quick release and is a threat to score from anywhere in the offensive one. Possesses a good, hard slap shot. Is able to control the play in the offensive zone. A feisty competitor who does not show any fear. Willing to work through any adversity. Relishes the pressure of being a "go-to-guy". Is not overly physical but is capable of delivering the big hit. Often logs an enormous amount of ice time.

SEASON....CLUB..........LEAGUE...GP...G...A...PTS...PIM
97-98.........St. Albert.........AJHL.......53...33..58...91...176
98-99.........Moose Jaw.....WHL........70...40..51...91...121
99-00.........Moose Jaw.....WHL........37...21..27...48....33
..................Canada.............WJC...........7....2......3....5.....0