Led Grand Rapids (AHL) in scoring with 21-44=65 points, a +9 rating and 22 PIM in 73 games in his eighth professional season and second with the Detroit Red Wings organization…set AHL career highs in points, assists and games played.
Among AHL leaders, ranked tied for fifth in points, tied for eighth in assists and was one of only five players to score 20 goals and earn 40 assists.
Recorded 18 multi-point games, including three multi-goal and seven multi-assist efforts.
Led the Griffins in postseason scoring (4-4=8), goals and assists in five Calder Cup Playoff contests in a First Round series against Manitoba.
Career
Signed a one-year contract with Anaheim through the 2018-19 season, July 2, 2018.
Has earned three assists in 35 career NHL games with Calgary (2012-14), Colorado (2014-16) and Detroit (2016-17).
Made his NHL debut with Calgary on Feb. 9, 2013 @ Vancouver…scored his first NHL point (assist) on Apr. 26, 2013 w/ Calgary @ Chicago.
Helped Grand Rapids to a Calder Cup Championship in 2017…ranked second on the Griffins in points (8-13=21), goals and assists in 19 postseason games.
Was selected to the AHL All-Star Classic in 2013-14 with Abbottsford…was named San Antonio’s IOA/American Specialty Man of the Year in 2015-16 for his community involvement.
Was a member of Wisconsin’s 2006 NCAA national championship team and played five seasons with the Badgers from 2005-10.
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