Biography

ACQUIRED: Signed by the New York Islanders to a one-year contract extension on June 2, 2008 … Signed by the Islanders to a one-year contract on 7/5/07. Last Season: Finished as the sixth leading scorer on the Sound Tigers with 36 points (15g/21a) only playing in 44 games … Career year in the NHL with the Islanders playing in 36 games and scoring 4 points (1g/3a). 2006-07: Played in 69 games for the Manchester Monarchs and had 33 points to go with his 143 penalty minutes … Scored six points (3g/3a) in 16 playoff games. 2005-06: Started the season as a part of the Phoenix Coyotes organization and played in the eight games with the Coyotes … Racked up 127 penalty minutes and 20 points (7g/13a) with San Antonio … Traded to Los Angeles Kings organization and played 18 regular season games with Manchester (AHL) and seven playoff games. 2004-05: Totaled 98 penalty minutes to go along with his 35 points. 2003-04: Became the first player to have worn a Minnesota State University – Mankato jersey to play in the NHL when he dressed for the Columbus Blue Jackets Dec. 20 … Scored his first NHL goal during the 19 games he played with the Blue Jackets. 2002-03: Began his professional career with the Syracuse Crunch, playing in 77 games and totaling 16 pts. 2001-02: Became the first MSU – Mankato player selected in the NHL Draft by the Columbus Blue Jackets (second round, 38th overall) … Finished college career after two seasons with a total of 53 pts. 2000-2001: Scored 25 points in his freshman season with the Mavericks.