2001 IIHF World Junior Championship

International
Attended Canada's National Junior Team's Evaluation Camp in August, 2000 ... Won gold medal with Canada's National Under 18 Team at 1998 Four Nations Under 18Tournament in Slovakia

CHL
Played in 2000 CHL Top Prospects Game and had an assist ... Recorded 2nd fastesttime in the 2000 CHL Top Prospects Full Lap Competition and the 3rd fastest timein the 150 foot dash ... WHL Western Conference Player of the month for March,2000... Missed 54 games in 1998-99 following shoulder surgery

Other
Played all his minor hockey in Langley, BC

Scouting report
Excellent skater with very good speed, acceleration and balance ... Good puckhandlerand passer ... Has very good shot ... Relentless checker who uses speed well...Very good competitor

Personal
Son of Norm and Trish ... Has two brothers, Michael (21) and Steven (16) andone sister, Candace (13) ... Favorite NHL Player: Jarome Iginla ... Favoritesport other than hockey: Basketball ... Favorite hobbies: Camping, fishing ...An honour rollstudent in high school