20
James Wisniewski (D)
Chicago Wolves
| Name: |
James Wisniewski |
| Number: |
20 |
| Pos.: |
D |
| Shoots: |
R |
| Height: |
5-11 |
| Weight: |
203 |
| Birthdate: |
1984-02-21 |
| Birthplace: |
Canton, MI |
Biography
2015-16
On traded on June 27 to Carolina in an NHL Draft trade…Skated in his game on with the club on opening night and tore his ACL…Carolina bought out his contract on June 30.
2014-15
Dressed 56 games with Columbus and then was traded to Anaheim on March 2…Skated in 13 tilts for the Ducks.
2013-14
In third season with Blue Jackets, appeared in 75 games, as well as 6 playoff contests, the club’s second postseason appearance.
2012-13
Appeared in 30 games for Columbus and banned 14 points (5G, 9A).
2011-12
His rights were traded to Columbus on June 29 and he signed a six-year deal with the club on July 1…Skated in 48 games and collected 27 points (6G, 21A).
2010-11
Traded to the Islanders on July 30…Appeared in 32 games for the Islanders before being traded to Montreal on Dec. 29…Dressed for 49 games with the Canadiens, including six player contests.
2009-10
Skated in 69 games for the Ducks.
2008-09
Skated for both Chicago and Anaheim…Traded to Anaheim on March 4…Appeared in two games for Rockford.
2007-08
First full NHL season with Chicago…Skated for the U.S. in the 2008 Men’s World Championship.
2006-07
Again spilt time between Norfolk (AHL) and Chicago (NHL).
2005-06
Made NHL debut with Chicago…Skated in 61 games for Norfolk.
2004-05
Made professional debut with the Norfolk Admirals (AHL).
2003-04
In final junior season, appeared in 50 contests and recorded 70 points (17G, 53A)…Named CHL Defenseman of the Year…Earned OHL Most Outstanding Defenseman trophy…Selected for both CHL and OHL First All-Star Team…Again skated for Team USA and earned the country’s first World Junior gold medal in 2004.
2003-02
Skated in 52 games during junior season with Whalers…Collected 18 goals and 34 assists for 52 points…Represented the United States at World Juniors.
2001-02
Second season with Plymouth…Dressed for 62 games and nabbed 36 points (11G, 25A)…Skated the 2002 CHL Top Prospects Game…Selected in the fifth round, 156th overall, by Chicago in 2002 NHL Entry Draft…Won first gold medal for the U.S. at Under-18 Worlds in 2002.
2001-00: First season in the OHL with the Plymouth Whalers…Appeared in 53 games and registered 29 points (6G, 23A)…Named OHL First All-Rookie Team.
1999-00
Began junior career with Compuware Ambassadors…Skated in 50 games and collected 16 points (5G, 11A).
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