NHL Draft Selections 2017-2003 18 Club Directory · 2017. 9. 8. · 26 • BOSTON BRUINS, Draft Choices, Directory NHL Draft Selections 2017-2003 Club Directory Name in bold denotes

18 • ANAHEIM DUCKS, Draft Choices, Directory

Club DirectoryNHL Draft Selections 2017-2003Name in bold denotes played in NHL.

2017Pick

50 Maxime Comtois60 Antoine Morand91 Jack Badini

122 Kyle Olson153 Olle Eriksson Ek

2016Pick

24 Max Jones30 Sam Steel85 Joshua Mahura93 Jack Kopacka

115 Alex Dostie205 Tyler Soy

2015Pick

27 Jacob Larsson59 Julius Nattinen80 Brent Gates84 Deven Sideroff

148 Troy Terry178 Steven Ruggiero179 Garrett Metcalf

2014Pick

10 Nick Ritchie38 Marcus Pettersson55 Brandon Montour

123 Matthew Berkovitz205 Ondrej Kase

2013Pick

26 Shea Theodore45 Nick Sorensen87 Keaton Thompson

147 Grant Besse177 Miro Aaltonen

2012Pick

6 Hampus Lindholm36 Nicolas Kerdiles87 Frederik Andersen97 Kevin Roy

108 Andrew O’Brien127 Brian Cooper187 Kenton Helgesen210 Jaycob Megna

2011Pick

30 Rickard Rakell39 John Gibson53 William Karlsson65 Joseph Cramarossa83 Andy Welinski

143 Max Friberg160 Josh Manson

2010Pick

12 Cam Fowler29 Emerson Etem42 Devante Smith-Pelly

122 Chris Wagner132 Tim Heed161 Andreas Dahlstrom177 Kevin Lind192 Brett Perlini

2009Pick

15 Peter Holland26 Kyle Palmieri37 Mat Clark76 Igor Bobkov

106 Sami Vatanen136 Radoslav Illo166 Scott Valentine

2008Pick

17 Jake Gardiner35 Nicolas Deschamps39 Eric O’Dell43 Justin Schultz71 Josh Brittain83 Marco Cousineau85 Brandon McMillan

113 Ryan Hegarty143 Stefan Warg208 Nick Pryor

2007Pick

19 Logan MacMillan42 Eric Tangradi63 Maxime Macenauer92 Justin Vaive93 Steven Kampfer98 Sebastian Stefaniszin

121 Mattias Modig151 Brett Morrison

2006Pick

19 Mark Mitera38 Bryce Swan83 John de Gray

112 Matt Beleskey172 Petteri Wirtanen

2005Pick

2 Bobby Ryan31 Brendan Mikkelson63 Jason Bailey

127 Bobby Bolt141 Brian Salcido197 Jean-Philippe Levasseur

2004Pick

9 Ladislav Smid39 Jordan Smith74 Kyle Klubertanz75 Tim Brent

172 Matt Auffrey203 Gabriel Bouthillette236 Matt Christie269 Janne Pesonen

2003Pick

19 Ryan Getzlaf28 Corey Perry86 Shane Hynes90 Juha Alen

119 Nathan Saunders186 Drew Miller218 Dirk Southern250 Shane O’Brien280 Ville Mantymaa

Anaheim DucksHonda Center2695 E. Katella Ave.Anaheim, CA 92806Phone 714/940-2900FAX 714/940-2953Ticket Information 877/WILDWINGwww.anaheimducks.comCapacity: 17,174

Honda Center

Executive ManagementOwners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Henry and Susan SamueliChief Executive Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael SchulmanExecutive Vice President/General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . Bob MurrayExecutive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer . . . . . . Tim RyanSenior Vice President, Hockey Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . David McNabChief Financial Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill FoltzChief Human Resources Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jay ScottVice President, Human Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gina GalassoVice President/COO, Anaheim Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin StarkeyVice President, Chief Marketing Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aaron TeatsChief Commercial Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill PedigoAdministrative Services Manager/Executive Asst. . . . . . . Cheryl GormanExecutive Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janet ConleyCoaching StaffHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Randy CarlyleAssistant Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Konowalchuk, Mark Morrison, Rich Preston, Trent YawneyGoaltending Coach / Skating Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sudarshan Maharaj / Larry BarronVideo Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe PiscottyHockey OperationsConsultant to the General Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave NonisDirector of Player Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rick PatersonAssistant to the General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave BaseggioDirector of Player Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Todd MarchantDirector of Scouting, Amateur / Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martin MaddenDirector of Player Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bruce FranklinPlayer Development, Off-Ice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott NiedermayerScouting Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glen Cochrane, Jan-Åke Danielson, Steve Lyons, Martin Madden, Sr.,

Kevin Murray, Stephane Pilotte, Jim Sandlak, Mike StapletonDirector of Team Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan LichtenfelsTeam Services Mgr. / Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chase Flanigan / Josh SchlichterHockey Ops. Exec. Asst. / Intern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colleen MacKinnon / Connor HanrahanStrength & Conditioning Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark FitzgeraldAthletic Trainers, Head / Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Huff / Mike HanneganPhysical Therapist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin TaylorEquipment Manager / Asst. Managers . . . . . . . . . . Doug Shearer / Chris Aldrich, Matt Brayfield, Jeff TyniMedical Director / Orthopedic Surgeon . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orr Limpisvasti / Brian SchulzOral Surgeon / Neuropsychologists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bao-Thy Grant / Josh JohnsonFoot & Ankle Surgeon / Hand Surgeon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ken Jung / David HayInternal Medicine / Primary Care Physicians . . . . . . . . . . Satoshi Kamada / Kenton Fibel, Chris KronerLegalGeneral Counsel / Asst. General Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . Bernard Schneider / Katie RodinBroadcastingTV: FSN Prime Ticket (Cable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Ahlers, Brian HaywardRadio: KLAA AM 830 & Ducks Radio Network . . . . . . . . Steve Carroll, Dan WoodHost-Producer / Postgame Radio Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kent French / Josh BrewsterBroadcasting Associate / Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tiffany Spiritosanto / Julia WalterCommunicationsDirector of Media & Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alex GilchristMedia & Communications Manager / Publicist . . . . . . . . Steve Hoem / Keren LynchGame Night Communications Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chelsea Gonye, Larry Woodard, Blake KaprelyanCommunity RelationsCommunity Relations Director / Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . Wendy Arciero / Jesse BrysonCommunity Relations Manager / Coordinators . . . . . . . . Laura McNary / Ashley Brown, Kelly WilliamsCorporate PartnershipsDirector of Corporate Partnerships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Graham SideriusCorporate Partnerships Managers . . . . . . . Jason Andrea, Deanna Christensen, Aaron Cook, Chris WilsonCorporate Partnership ActivationSr. Manager, Corp. Partnership Activation . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah MoralesMgr. of Corp Partnership Development / Coordinator. . . Brett Miller / Allison BeltranActivation Associates / Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Randy Bernabe, Andrea Berryman / Samantha LuehrsEntertainmentDirector of Production & Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rich CooleyEntertainment Manager / Associate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Davin Maske / Sarah MoewsProducers / Video Producer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter Uvalle, Gabe Suarez/Joseph SchwehrDigital Content Associate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul JanickiFinanceController / Asst. Controller / Payroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melody Martin / Rosanna Sitzman / Regina TerranaAccounts Receivable / Accounts Payable / Ticketing Acct. . . Rob Dumlao / Lou Rae Campbell / Robert SlabyHuman ResourcesHuman Resources Managers / Business Partner . . . . . . . Wendy Mulhall, Donna Vass / Angel MontesHuman Resources Analyst / Associate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christian Young / Lisa MonsonMarketing/Brand ManagementDirector of Marketing & Brand Management . . . . . . . . . Merit TullyFan Development Marketing Sr. Manager / Manager . . . Joseph Hwang / Jason CooperYouth Hockey Associate / Fan Development Coordinator . . Ryan Herrman / Molly SchausSenior Marketing Manager / Marketing Project Manager . . Trent Nielsen / Cindy IwamiThe Rinks, Marketing Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jesse ChatfieldAssociate / Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Craig Appleby / Kirstie Bender, Tanner Privia, Amy WessonDigital Marketing Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G.M. CiallellaSenior Graphic Designer/ Graphic Designer . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Ipjian / Wes TiongcoMerchandise, Team StoreDirector of Merchandising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jill BauerRetail Store Operations Manager / Store Manager/Warehouse Mgr.

Ricardo Silva / Lizette Gutierrez/Josh McCordPublications and New MediaDirector of Publications & Digital Content . . . . . . . . . . . Adam BradyDigital Content Producers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anthony Manderichio/Kyle ShoharaPremium Sales and ServiceDirector of Premium Sales & Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim ThompsonPremium Sales Managers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Geoff Matthews, Branden Moran, Timothy RavenstahlManager, Premium Services / Associate/Coordinators . . . Jana Cannavo / Kathryn Baker/Samantha Wilson,

Sanaz TavassolSignature Programs & EventsDirector of Integrated Projects & Programming. . . . . . . . Kris LoomisSignature Events & Projects Manager / Coordinator . . . . Jamie Minkler / David SchenkerTicket Sales and Customer ServiceDirector of Ticket Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris KenyonGroup & Inside Sales Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt PayneTicketingSenior Manager of Ticket Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gina BradshawManager of Ticketing Operations / Assistant Mgr . . . . . . Kameron Kwok / Jonas CalicdanSeason Ticketing Rep / Group Ticketing Rep . . . . . . . . . . Meghan Murphy / Nick VassarPremium Ticket Representatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Watson, Ashley Gorvetzian

Randy CarlyleHead CoachBorn: Sudbury, ON, April 19, 1956.

Randy Carlyle was hired for his second stint as head coach of the Ducks on June 14,2016. He returned to Anaheim as the team’s all-time winningest head coach fromhis original tenure and extended his record to 319-205-74 in 2016-17. Carlyle wasoriginally named the seventh head coach in team history on August 1, 2005. He ledAnaheim to a four straight playoff appearances from 2006 to 2009, made two tripsto the Conference Finals (2006 and 2007) and became the first coach to lead aCalifornia team to the Stanley Cup in 2007. Carlyle, who coached the TorontoMaple Leafs from 2011 to 2015, led Anaheim to the Conference Finals again in2017.Before coaching in the NHL, Carlyle spent the 2004-05 season as head coach of theManitoba Moose, Vancouver’s primary development affiliate in the AmericanHockey League. In all, he spent six seasons (1996 to 2001 and 2004-05) as headcoach in Manitoba (both in the International and American Hockey Leagues) andhad the additional duties of general manager of the Moose from 1996 to 2000,adding the title of club president for the 2001-02 season. The Sudbury, Ontario,native helped the Moose to a 47-21-14 record for 108 points in 1998-99, for whichhe was named the IHL’s General Manager of the Year. Following the 2001-02season, Carlyle joined the coaching staff of the Washington Capitals. He served asan assistant coach with Washington for two years (2002 to 2004), helping theorganization return to the Stanley Cup playoffs in his first season before rejoiningManitoba in 2004-05.Carlyle played 17 seasons in the NHL with Toronto, Pittsburgh and Winnipeg. Heappeared in 1,055 games and earned 148 goals and 499 assists for 647 points.Known as a fiery, tough-nosed defenseman, he was selected to play in four NHLAll-Star Games and won the Norris Trophy as the league’s top defenseman in 1981.He set a career high with 82 points in 1980-81, appearing in 76 games withPittsburgh that season. In all, Carlyle had five seasons in which he topped the50-point plateau. He appeared in 69 NHL postseason games as a player, earning 9goals and 24 assists for 33 points. At the conclusion of his playing career in 1993,Carlyle remained with the Winnipeg organization’s hockey operations staff,eventually becoming an assistant coach for the 1995-96 season.

Coaching RecordRegular Season Playoffs

Season Team League GC W L O/T GC W L T1996-97 Manitoba IHL 32 16 14 2 .... .... .... ....1997-98 Manitoba IHL 82 39 36 7 3 0 3 ....1998-99 Manitoba IHL 82 47 21 14 5 2 3 ....99-2000 Manitoba IHL 82 37 31 14 2 0 2 ....2000-01 Manitoba IHL 82 39 31 12 13 6 7 ....2004-05 Manitoba AHL 80 44 26 10 14 6 8 ....2005-06 Anaheim NHL 82 43 27 12 16 9 7 ....2006-07� Anaheim NHL 82 48 20 14 21 16 5 ....2007-08 Anaheim NHL 82 47 27 8 6 2 4 ....2008-09 Anaheim NHL 82 42 33 7 13 7 6 ....2009-10 Anaheim NHL 82 39 32 11 .... .... .... ....2010-11 Anaheim NHL 82 47 30 5 6 2 4 ....2011-12 Anaheim NHL 24 7 13 4 .... .... .... ....2011-12 Toronto NHL 18 6 9 3 .... .... .... ....2012-13 Toronto NHL 48 26 17 5 7 3 4 ....2013-14 Toronto NHL 82 38 36 8 .... .... .... ....2014-15 Toronto NHL 40 21 16 3 .... .... .... ....2016-17 Anaheim NHL 82 46 23 13 17 10 7 ....

NHL Totals 786 410 283 93 86 49 37 ....� Stanley Cup win.

22 • ARIZONA COYOTES, Draft Choices, Directory


2017Pick

23 Pierre-Olivier Joseph44 Filip Westerlund69 Mackenzie Entwistle75 Nate Schnarr82 Cameron Crotty

108 Noel Hoefenmayer126 Michael Karow128 Tyler Steenbergen190 Erik Walli-Walterholm

2016Pick

7 Clayton Keller16 Jakob Chychrun68 Cam Dineen

158 Patrick Kudla188 Dean Stewart

2015Pick

3 Dylan Strome30 Nick Merkley32 Christian Fischer63 Kyle Capobianco76 Adin Hill81 Brendan Warren83 Jens Looke

123 Conor Garland183 Erik Kallgren

2014Pick

12 Brendan Perlini43 Ryan MacInnis58 Christian Dvorak87 Anton Karlsson

117 Michael Bunting133 Dysin Mayo163 David Westlund191 Jared Fiegl193 Edgars Kulda

2013Pick

12 Max Domi39 Laurent Dauphin62 Pavel Laplante

133 Connor Clifton163 Brendan Burke193 Jedd Soleway

2012Pick

27 Henrik Samuelsson58 Jordan Martinook88 James Melindy

102 Rhett Holland148 Niklas Tikkinen178 Hunter Fejes184 Marek Langhamer208 Justin Hache

2011Pick

20 Connor Murphy51 Alexander Ruuttu56 Lucas Lessio84 Harrison Ruopp

111 Kale Kessy141 Darian Dziurzynski155 Andrew Fritsch196 Zac Larraza

2010Pick

13 Brandon Gormley27 Mark Visentin52 Phil Lane57 Oscar Lindberg

138 Louis Domingue

2009Pick

6 Oliver Ekman-Larsson36 Chris Brown91 Mike Lee97 Jordan Szwarz

105 Justin Weller157 Evan Bloodoff

2008Pick

8 Mikkel Boedker28 Viktor Tikhonov49 Jared Staal69 Michael Stone76 Mathieu Brodeur99 Colin Long

159 Brett Hextall189 Tim Billingsley

2007Pick

3 Kyle Turris30 Nick Ross32 Brett Maclean36 Joel Gistedt

103 Vladimir Ruzicka123 Maxim Goncharov153 Scott Darling

2006Pick

8 Peter Mueller29 Chris Summers88 Jonas Ahnelov

130 Brett Bennett131 Martin Latal152 Jordan Bendfeld188 Chris Frank196 Benn Ferriero

2005Pick

17 Martin Hanzal59 Pier-Olivier Pelletier

105 Keith Yandle148 Anton Krysanov212 Pat Brosnihan

2004Pick

5 Blake Wheeler35 Logan Stephenson50 Enver Lisin

103 Roman Tomanek119 Kevin Porter168 Kevin Cormier199 Chad Kolarik240 Aaron Gagnon261 Will Engasser265 Daniel Winnik

2003Pick

77 Tyler Redenbach80 Dmitri Pestunov

115 Liam Lindstrom178 Ryan Gibbons208 Randall Gelech242 Eduard Lewandowski272 Sean Sullivan290 Loic Burkhalter

Club Officers and ExecutivesOwner, Chairman & Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew BarrowayPresident, CEO & Alternate Governor . . . . . . . . . . . Steve PattersonPresident of Hockey Operations, G.M. & Alt. Governor . . John ChaykaCOO, General Counsel & Alternate Governor . . . . . Ahron CohenChief Financial Officer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gregg OlsonExecutive VP, Corporate & Premium Seating . . . . . . John KnebelExecutive VP, Ticket Sales & Strategy . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff MoranderExecutive VP, Communications & Broadcasting . . . . Rich NairnHockey OperationsHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rick TocchetAssistant General Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Sullivan / Chris O’HearnAssistant Coaches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John MacLean, Scott AllenGoaltending Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jon Elkin, Corey SchwabPlayer Development Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alex HenryStrength & Conditioning Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JP MajorAssistant Coach, Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve PetersDir. of Hockey Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jake GoldbergDir. of Statistical Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brad RossenHockey Operations Coord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Al AmbrosiaExecutive Assistant, Hockey Ops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kara MontgomeryHead Athletic Trainer / Assistant Athletic Trainer . . . Dave Zenobi / Donnie FullerManual Therapist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric FordEquipment: Head Mgr. / Mgr. / Asst. Mgrs. . . . . . . . Stan Wilson / Tony Silva / Jason Rudee,

Denver WilsonTeam Services Manager / Coord & Security . . . . . . . Dave Griffiths / Jim O’NealDirector, Amateur Scouting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim BernhardtAsst. Director of Amateur Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff TwoheyProfessional Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Craig Cunningham, Mark BellEuropean Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thomas Carlsson, Max Kolu, Sergei Kuznetsov, Robert NeuhauserAmateur Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trevor Hanson, Rob Pulford, Mike Sands, Glen Zacharias,

Jim Hammett. Rick BeckfeldTeam Internist / Orthopedic Surgeons . . . . . . . Drs. Robert Luberto / Brian Shafer, Gary WaslewskiOphthalmologists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drs. George Reiss, Jeffery EdelsteinBroadcastingDirector of Broadcasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doug CannonTV Play-by-Play / Color / Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt McConnell / Tyson Nash / Todd WalshRadio Play-By-Play Announcer / Analyst / Host . . . . . Bob Heethuis / Paul Bissonnette / Luke LapinskiCommunicationsDirector of News Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave VestMedia Relations Manager / Coordinator . . . . . . . . . Greg Dillard / Jeffrey SandersCommunity RelationsExec. Dir. of Arizona Coyotes Foundation /

Community Relations Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olivia MatosCommunity Relations Mgr. / Foundation Mgr.. . . . . Natalia Protopopoff / Katrina HinsbergMascot Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeph HarrisCorporate Partnerships & ServiceSr. Advisor, Business Dev. & Alumni Relations . . . . . Cale HulseCorporate Partnerships Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike AkersCorporate Partnerships Service Managers . . . . . . . . Lindsay Foletta, Matt CarnotPartnership Activation Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blake PangmanFinance & LegalController . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David MontgomeryDir. Financial Planning/Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Craig WolmanAccounting Coord. / Payroll Admin. . . . . . . . . . . . . Craig Scott / Debi LealStaff Accountants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Shelley, Jessica FuentesAssociate General Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marina MercerGame PresentationGame Presentation Director / Coordinator. . . . . . . . Lamont Buford / Dave EllsworthHuman ResourcesSr. Director, HR / Receptionist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patty Frankenfield / Ivette ServinMarketingDirector, Marketing Analytics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ben WangSr. Manager, Creative & Web Services. . . . . . . . . . . Scott JennerSocial Media Strategy Mgr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marissa O’ConnorEvents & Marketing Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rachel OlishMarketing Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessica IsnerPremium & Suite SalesSr. Director of Premium & Suite Sales . . . . . . . . . . . Grant BuckboroughSr. Business Development Executive . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike BriodyPremium Seating & Suite Sales Mgrs. . . . . . . . . . . . Matt McClelland, Dave ParisService Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt HeroldProductionSr. Manager of Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jon KingstonVideo Graphics Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert ClarkMotion Graphics Coord. / Shooter/Editor . . . . . . . . Courtney Orner / Tim PageTechnologyIT Director / Tech / Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monty Low / Justin Ferguson / Michael WenzelTicket OperationsDirector, Ticket Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim BakkenTicket Operations Coordinators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jackie Purcell, Laura Anderson, Tyler ObergTicket Sales & ServiceVice President of Ticket Sales & Service . . . . . . . . . . Bill MakrisSr. Director, Client Services & Guest Experience. . . . Lindsay KrayDirector, Business Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sam BaysTucson Roadrunners (AHL)President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob HoffmanHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Van RynAssistant Coaches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Slaney, Steve PotvinAthletic Trainer / Equipment Manager . . . . . . . . . . . Todd Daniels / Eric BechtolRadio Play by Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom CallahanDirector of Game Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark IralsonTeam InformationRegional Sports Network / Radio Station . . . . . . . . . FOX Sports Arizona / Arizona Sports 98.7 FMTeam Photographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Norm Hall

Arizona CoyotesGila River Arena9400 W. Maryland AvenueGlendale, AZ 85305Phone 623/772-3200FAX 623/872-2000Tickets 480/563-PUCKwww.ArizonaCoyotes.comCapacity: 17,125

Gila River Arena

John ChaykaGeneral ManagerBorn: St. Catherines, ON, June 9, 1989.

John Chayka was named as the general manager of the Arizona Coyotes on May 5,2016. At 26 years old, he became the youngest general manager in NHL and NorthAmerican major sports history.Chayka joined the Coyotes in 2015-16 as assistant general manager, analytics. Hewas involved in all areas of hockey operations including NHL, minor league andamateur player evaluation as well as player development and coaching support. Priorto joining the Coyotes, Chayka co-founded and served as director of hockeyoperations at Stathletes Inc. since 2009. Stathletes is a hockey analytics firm thattracks data through an intensive video analysis process and breaks down the gameto provide objective insight into player and team performance tendencies.The native of Jordan Station, Ontario, earned his bachelor’s degree in businessadministration from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of WesternOntario in 2014. Chayka was drafted to the Ontario Hockey League but committedto going to college instead. He played Junior A hockey in Canada and was a topscorer in the Maritime Junior A League. He also played briefly in the BCHL beforesuffering a career ending injury

General Managers’ HistoryJohn Ferguson, 1979-80 to 1987-88; John Ferguson and Mike Smith, 1988-89;Mike Smith, 1989-90 to 1992-93; Mike Smith and John Paddock, 1993-94; JohnPaddock, 1994-95, 1995-96; John Paddock and Bobby Smith, 1996-97; BobbySmith, 1997-98 to 1999-2000; Bobby Smith and Cliff Fletcher, 2000-01; MichaelBarnett, 2001-02 to 2006-07; Don Maloney, 2007-08 to 2015-16; John Chayka,2016-17 to date.

26 • BOSTON BRUINS, Draft Choices, Directory


2017Pick

18 Urho Vaakanainen53 Jack Studnicka

111 Jeremy Swayman173 Cedric Pare195 Victor Berglund204 Daniel Bukac

2016Pick

14 Charles McAvoy29 Trent Frederic49 Ryan Lindgren

135 Joona Koppanen136 Cameron Clarke165 Oskar Steen

2015Pick

13 Jakub Zboril14 Jake Debrusk15 Zach Senyshyn37 Brandon Carlo45 Jakob

Forsbacka-Karlsson52 Jeremy Lauzon75 Dan Vladar

105 Jesse Gabrielle165 Cameron Hughes195 Jack Becker

2014Pick

25 David Pastrnak56 Ryan Donato

116 Danton Heinen146 Anders Bjork206 Emil Johansson

2013Pick

60 Linus Arnesson90 Peter Cehlarik

120 Ryan Fitzgerald150 Wiley Sherman180 Anton Blidh210 Mitchell Dempsey

2012Pick

24 Malcolm Subban85 Matthew Grzelcyk

131 Seth Griffith145 Cody Payne175 Matthew Benning205 Colton Hargrove

2011Pick

9 Dougie Hamilton40 Alex Khokhlachev81 Anthony Camara

121 Brian Ferlin151 Rob O’Gara181 Lars Volden

2010Pick

2 Tyler Seguin32 Jared Knight45 Ryan Spooner97 Craig Cunningham

135 Justin Florek165 Zane McIntyre195 Maxim Chudinov210 Zach Trotman

2009Pick

25 Jordan Caron86 Ryan Button

112 Lane MacDermid176 Tyler Randell206 Ben Sexton

2008Pick

16 Joe Colborne47 Max Sauve77 Michael Hutchinson97 Jamie Arniel

173 Nick Tremblay197 Mark Goggin

2007Pick

8 Zach Hamill35 Tommy Cross

130 Denis Reul159 Alain Goulet169 Radim Ostrcil189 Jordan Knackstedt

2006Pick

5 Phil Kessel37 Yury Alexandrov50 Milan Lucic71 Brad Marchand

128 Andrew Bodnarchuk158 Levi Nelson

2005Pick

22 Matt Lashoff39 Petr Kalus83 Mikko Lehtonen

100 Jonathan Sigalet106 Vladimir Sobotka154 Wacey Rabbit172 Lukas Vantuch217 Brock Bradford

2004Pick

63 David Krejci64 Martins Karsums

108 Ashton Rome134 Kris Versteeg160 Ben Walter224 Matt Hunwick255 Anton Hedman

2003Pick

21 Mark Stuart45 Patrice Bergeron66 Masi Marjamaki

107 Byron Bitz118 Frank Rediker129 Patrik Valcak153 Mike Brown183 Nate Thompson247 Benoit Mondou277 Kevin Regan

Boston BruinsTD Garden100 Legends WayBoston, MA 02114Phone 617/624-BEAR (2327)FAX 617/523-7184www.bostonbruins.comCapacity: 17,565

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OwnershipOwner & Governor, Boston Bruins;Chairman, NHL Board of Governors . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeremy M. JacobsCEO, Delaware North Boston Holdings . . . . . . . . . . Charlie JacobsAlternate Governors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlie Jacobs, Jeremy Jacobs, Jr., Louis

Jacobs, Harry Sinden, Cam Neely, Don SweeneySenior Advisor to the Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harry SindenExecutivePresident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cam NeelyChief Revenue Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glen ThornboroughVice President, Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim BednarekVice President, Communications & Marketing . . . . . Matthew ChmuraVice President, Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shauna K. GilhoolyVice President, Corporate Partnerships . . . . . . . . . . Chris JohnsonVice President, Strategy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joshua BrickmanVice President, Premium Sales & Service . . . . . . . . . Leah LeahyDirector of Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dale Hamilton-PowersExecutive / Administrative Assistants . . . . . . . . . . . . Rita Brandano, Maria Poirier / Karen OndoHockey OperationsGeneral Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don SweeneyAssistant General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott BradleyExecutive Director of Player Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . John FergusonDirectors, Legal Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Evan GoldDevelopment Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamie LangenbrunnerGoaltender Development Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike DunhamAmateur Scouting Director / Asst. Director . . . . . . . TBD / Scott FitzgeraldScouting Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. J. Axelsson, Alain Bissonnette, Dennis Bonvie,

Adam Creighton, Ryan Hardy, Matt Lindblad,Dean Malkoc, Mike McGraw, Tom McVie,Victor Nyblad, Erkki Rajamaki, Blair Reid,Andrew Shaw, Svenake Svensson, Bob Wetick

Director of Hockey Operations/Analytics . . . . . . . . . Ryan NadeauHockey Ops Asst. / Travel & Services Coord. . . . . . . Jeremy Rogalski / Whitney DeloreyAmbassador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John BucykCoachingHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bruce CassidyAssistant Coaches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Sacco, Jay Pandolfo, TBDGoaltending Coach / Video Coordinator . . . . . . . . . Bob Essensa / J. P. BuckleyMedical, Training and EquipmentDirector of Sports Performance & Rehab . . . . . . . . . Paul WhisselAthletic Trainer / Head Physical Therapist. . . . . . . . . Don DelNegro / Sean JordanSports Performance Coaches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenneth Pitts, Mike MacchioniEquipment Manager / Assistant Managers . . . . . . . Keith Robinson / Jim “Beets” Johnson,

Matt FalconerHead Team Physician/Orthopedist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Peter AsnisTeam Internist / Dentist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. David Finn / Dr. Edwin RileySports Nutritionist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julie NicolettiCommunicationsDirector of Communications & Content . . . . . . . . . Brandon McNelisDirector of Publications & Information. . . . . . . . . . . Heidi HollandCommunications Manager / Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Brewster / Sarah McMahonSpecialists, Digital Content / Content . . . . . . . . . . . Caryn Switaj / Travis BasciottaContent Administrator / Graduate Assistant . . . . . . Eric Russo / Michael TolvoWeb Video Producer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike PenhollowMarketing and Community RelationsDirectors, Marketing / Digital and Creative . . . . . . . Chris DiPierro / Jenna CamannPlatform Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jon SpirisCreative Marketing & Game Presentation Manager. . Renee RivaMarketing Managers, Activation / Strategic . . . . . . . Lindsay Sparling / Yelena CashionDigital Specialist, Engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelsey OhmanMarketing Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sam NunesDesigners, Graphic, Assoc. Graphic . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason Petrie / Carley JohnsonCommunity Relations and Alumni OfficeCommunity Relations Director / Coordinator . . . . . . Kerry Collins / Brooke PinkhamYouth Hockey Manager / Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . Mike Dargin / Julia WardwellBoston Bruins Alumni Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen WonoskiBoston Bruins FoundationExecutive Director, Boston Bruins Foundation . . . . . Bob SweeneyFoundation Manager / Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zack Fitzgerald / Leandra MurphySales, Fan Relations and RetailTicket Sales Director / Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Rodrigues / Kevin StoneRetail Manager / Buyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Maimone / Lauma CerlinsManagers, Retail Warehouse / Fan Relations . . . . . . Jenny Bartlett / Keith RicciSeason Sales Account Executives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt Gulley, Tina Zettel, Kate SullivanGroup Sales Account Executives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alexandra Bottone, Rachel Hansen,

Jonathan LeiteFan Relations Representatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Joyce, Billy Ricci, Richard Yutkins,

Matthew Dario, Patricia BradleFinance, Legal, Human Resources and Box OfficeController / Staff Accountant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rick McGlinchey / Linda BartlettAccounting Manager / Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . . Sean Sullivan / Rick McGlinchey, Jr.Payroll & Benefits Manager / Business Analyst . . . . . Botin Bou-James / Casey BurnhamAssistant General Counsel / Paralegal . . . . . . . . . . . Matt Reece / Kristin DiRoccoDirector of Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amela HadziahmetovicBox Office Director / Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBD / Courtney McNeiceAsst. Director, Ticket Ops / Ticket Office Receptionist . . Jim Foley / Jo-Ann Connolly-WhiteBroadcastingTV Rightsholder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New England Sports Network (NESN)TV play-by-play / analyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack Edwards / Andy BrickleyTV studio host / producer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dale Arnold / Brian ZechelloRadio Rightsholder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98.5 The Sports Hub (CBS Radio Boston)Radio play-by-play / analyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave Goucher / Bob Beers

General Managers’ HistoryArt Ross, 1924-25 to 1953-54; Lynn Patrick, 1954-55 to 1964-65; Hap Emms,1965-66, 1966-67; Milt Schmidt, 1967-68 to 1971-72; Harry Sinden, 1972-73 to1999-2000; Harry Sinden and Mike O’Connell, 2000-01; Mike O’Connell, 2001-02to 2004-05; Mike O’Connell and Jeff Gorton, 2005-06; Peter Chiarelli, 2006-07 to2014-15; Don Sweeney, 2015-16 to date.

Don SweeneyGeneral ManagerBorn: St. Stevens, NB, August 17, 1966.

Don Sweeney was named general manager of the Boston Bruins on May 20, 2015.He is the eighth man to hold the position, is the fourth who also played for theteam (joining Hap Emms, Milt Schmidt and Mike O’Connell) and is the first formerBoston draft pick to rise to the post. He oversees all aspects of the team’s hockeyoperations and he also serves the club as an alternate governor on the NHL’s Boardof Governors.Sweeney’s ascension to the head of the club’s hockey operations continues his longlegacy with the club, beginning as the team’s eighth pick, 166th overall, in the 1984NHL Draft. He moved through the organization as a player for 15 seasons and invarious front office capacities for the previous nine years. In his six seasons as theteam’s assistant general manager beginning in 2009, he oversaw the developmentof the team’s drafted prospects at the AHL, junior hockey, college and Europeanlevels in addition to having a supervisory role in the day-to-day operations of thehockey department. He also oversaw all hockey operations matters for Boston’s AHLaffiliate in Providence. Sweeney began his front office career in June, 2006, when hewas named the team’s director of player development.After being drafted by the Bruins as their eighth pick, Sweeney went on to play fourseasons at Harvard University. He earned both NCAA East All-American and ECACFirst Team All-Star honors with the Crimson and played in the 1986 NCAA Finalsbefore graduating with a degree in Economics.The defenseman played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League, including 15 in aBruins uniform. He is one of just two defensemen and four players in team historyto play over 1,000 games in a Boston sweater and he still ranks third on the team’sall-time games played list. He also ranks in the top ten of the club's all-time list incareer assists by a defenseman. He played his final NHL season with the Dallas Starsin 2003-04.

Captains’ HistoryNo captain, 1924-25; Sprague Cleghorn, 1925-26, 1926-27; Lionel Hitchman,1927-28 to 1930-31; George Owen, 1931-32; Dit Clapper, 1932-33 to 1937-38;Cooney Weiland, 1938-39; Dit Clapper, 1939-40 to 1945-46; Dit Clapper and JohnCrawford, 1946-47; John Crawford 1947-48 to 1949-50; Milt Schmidt, 1950-51 to1953-54; Milt Schmidt, Ed Sanford, 1954-55; Fern Flaman, 1955-56 to 1960-61;Don McKenney, 1961-62, 1962-63; Leo Boivin, 1963-64 to 1965-66; John Bucyk,1966-67; no captain, 1967-68 to 1972-73; John Bucyk, 1973-74 to 1976-77;Wayne Cashman, 1977-78 to 1982-83; Terry O’Reilly, 1983-84, 1984-85; RaymondBourque, Rick Middleton (co-captains) 1985-86 to 1987-88; Raymond Bourque,1988-89 to 1999-2000; Jason Allison, 2000-01; no captain, 2001-02; Joe Thornton,2002-03 to 2004-05; Joe Thornton and no captain, 2005-06; Zdeno Chara, 2006-07to date.

30 • BUFFALO SABRES, Draft Choices, Directory


2017Pick

8 Casey Mittelstadt37 Marcus Davidsson54 Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen89 Oskari Laaksonen99 Jacob Bryson

192 Linus Weissbach

2016Pick

8 Alexander Nylander33 Rasmus Asplund69 Cliff Pu86 Casey Fitzgerald99 Brett Murray

129 Philip Nyberg130 Vojtech Budik159 Brandon Hagel189 Austin Osmanski190 Vasili Glotov

2015Pick

2 Jack Eichel51 Brendan Guhle92 William Borgen

122 Devante Stephens152 Giorgio Estephan182 Ivan Chukarov

2014Pick

2 Sam Reinhart31 Brendan Lemieux44 Eric Cornel49 Vaclav Karabacek61 Jonas Johansson74 Brycen Martin

121 Max Willman151 Christopher Brown181 Victor Olofsson

2013Pick

8 Rasmus Ristolainen16 Nikita Zadorov35 J.T. Compher38 Connor Hurley52 Justin Bailey69 Nicholas Baptiste

129 Cal Petersen130 Gustav Possler143 Anthony Florentino159 Sean Malone189 Eric Locke

2012Pick

12 Mikhail Grigorenko14 Zemgus Girgensons44 Jake McCabe73 Justin Kea

133 Logan Nelson163 Linus Ullmark193 Brady Austin204 Judd Peterson

2011Pick

16 Joel Armia77 Daniel Catenacci

107 Colin Jacobs137 Alex Lepkowski167 Nathan Lieuwen197 Brad Navin

2010Pick

23 Mark Pysyk68 Jerome Leduc75 Kevin Sundher83 Matt MacKenzie98 Steven Shipley

143 Gregg Sutch173 Cedrick Henley203 Christian Isackson208 Riley Boychuk

2009Pick

13 Zack Kassian66 Brayden McNabb

104 Marcus Foligno134 Mark Adams164 Connor Knapp194 Maxime Legault

2008Pick

12 Tyler Myers26 Tyler Ennis44 Luke Adam81 Corey Fienhage

101 Justin Jokinen104 Jordon Southorn134 Jacob Lagace164 Nick Crawford

2007Pick

31 T.J. Brennan59 Drew Schiestel89 Corey Tropp

139 Brad Eidsness147 Jean-Simon Allard179 Paul Byron187 Nick Eno209 Drew Mackenzie

2006Pick

24 Dennis Persson46 Jhonas Enroth57 Mike Weber

117 Felix Schutz147 Alex Biega207 Benjamin Breault

2005Pick

13 Marek Zagrapan48 Philip Gogulla87 Marc-Andre Gragnani96 Chris Butler

142 Nathan Gerbe182 Adam Dennis191 Vyacheslav Buravchikov208 Matt Generous227 Andrew Orpik

2004Pick

13 Drew Stafford43 Michael Funk71 Andrej Sekera

145 Michal Valent176 Patrick Kaleta207 Mark Mancari241 Mike Card273 Dylan Hunter

2003Pick

5 Thomas Vanek65 Branislav Fabry74 Clarke MacArthur

106 Jan Hejda114 Denis Ezhov150 Thomas Morrow172 Pavel Voroshnin202 Nathan Paetsch235 Jeff Weber266 Louis-Philippe Martin

Buffalo SabresKeyBank CenterOne Seymour H. Knox III PlazaBuffalo, NY 14203Phone 716/855-4100Fax 716/855-4110Tickets, U.S.: 888/GO-SABRESCanada: 888/669-GOALwww.sabres.comCapacity: 19,070

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Jason BotterillGeneral ManagerBorn: Edmonton, AB, May 19, 1976.

Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula announced on May 11, 2017, that the team hadhired Jason Botterill as general manager. Botterill joined the Sabres after spendingthe previous 10 seasons as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins organization,where he played an integral role in building the roster of three Stanley Cupchampion teams (2008-09, 2015-16 and 2016-17).Botterill joined the Penguins as their director of hockey administration in July 2007after serving as a scout for the Dallas Stars in 2006-07. He was later promoted toassistant general manager in 2009 before serving as associate general manager from2014 to 2017. As associate general manager in Pittsburgh, Botterill was involved inscouting, player development, contract negotiations and salary cap management.He also served as general manager of the American Hockey League’sWilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins from 2009-10 to 2016-17, guiding the team to twodivision titles and eight consecutive playoff appearances.A native of Edmonton, Alberta, Botterill developed a championship pedigree duringhis playing career. He won a gold medal as a member of the Canadian World JuniorChampionship team in 1994, 1995 and 1996, and was a part of the University ofMichigan’s NCAA Championship squad in 1996. Botterill later won a Calder Cup in2001 as a member of the St. John Flames.Selected by the Dallas Stars in the first round (20th overall) in the 1994 NHL Draft,Botterill played in the Sabres organization during his final three professional seasons,posting eight points (three goals, five assists) in 36 games for the Sabres and 100points (59 goals, 41 assists) in 118 games for the Rochester Americans (AHL) from2002 to 2005.

General Managers’ HistoryPunch Imlach, 1970-71 to 1977-78; Punch Imlach and John Anderson, 1978-79;Scotty Bowman, 1979-80 to 1985-86; Scotty Bowman and Gerry Meehan, 1986-87;Gerry Meehan, 1987-88 to 1992-93; John Muckler, 1993-94 to 1996-97; DarcyRegier, 1997-98 to 2012-13; Darcy Regier and Tim Murray, 2013-14; Tim Murray,2014-15 to 2016-17; Jason Botterill, 2017-18.

ExecutiveOwners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terrence M. Pegula, Kim PegulaPresident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Russ BrandonChief Operating Officer, PSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bruce PopkoE.V.P. of Creative Services, PSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frank CravottaE.V.P. of Finance, PSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chuck LaMattinaE.V.P. of Business Development, PSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erica MuhlemanE.V.P. of Media & Content, PSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark PreislerE.V.P. of Marketing & Brand Strategy, PSE . . . . . . . . . . . Brent RossiE.V.P. & General Counsel, PSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gregg BrandonExecutive Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Toni AddeoAdministrationSenior V.P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael GilbertDirector of World Junior Championship . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rob CreanTeam Concierge/Executive Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nadine LeoneHockey DepartmentGeneral Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason BotterillAssistant General Managers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Randy Sexton, Steve GreeleyV.P., Hockey Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark JakubowskiDirector / Asst. Director Amateur Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan Jankowski / Jeff CrispHead, Collegiate Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerry FortonDirector of Player Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin DevinePro Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeremiah Crowe, Mark Mowers, John Van BoxmeerAmateur Scouts . . . Jan Axel-Alavaara, Cory Banika, Kevin Devine, Scott Halpenny, Frank Musil,

Teemu Numminen, Tom O’Connor, Ron Pyette, Rob Riley, Mike Rooney, Matt TieslingScouting Coordinators, Pro/Amateur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Graham Beamish / Austin DunneCoordinator, Hockey Analytics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason NightingaleCoordinators, Team Services / Hockey Administration. . . Cole Burkhalter, Brett RuffHead, Hockey IT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kyle KiebzakCoaching StaffHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phil HousleyAssociate Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Davis PayneAssistant Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Hajt, Tom WardGoaltending Coach / Video Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Allen / Mat MyersStrength & Conditioning Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ed Gannon / J.T. AllaireDietitian & Sports Nutritionist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashley CharleboisHead Athletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rich StinzianoAssistant Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist . . . . . . . . . . Michael AdessoEquipment Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave Williams, Rip SimonickAssistant Equipment Manager / Equipment Assistant . . . George Babcock / Keith HayesPlayer DevelopmentPlayer Development Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adam Mair, Krys Barch, Mike KomisarekGoaltending Development Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seamus KotykMedicalMedical Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marc Fineberg, M.D.Team Physician / Dentist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William Hartrich, M.D. / David CroglioLegal, Finance and Human ResourcesE.V.P., Finance & Business Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chuck LaMattinaV.P.s, Legal Affairs / Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave Zygaj / Christie JosephParalegal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kim SzymanoskiHuman Resources Managers / Sr. Coordinator . . . . . . . . Holly Weiskerger, Erin Fierle / Terri O’BrienHRMS Analyst/Project Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gina ReaganHuman Resources Coordinator / Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . Kayla Collins / Amanda WestfallCorporate Controller / Accounting Managers . . . . . . . . . Kristin Zirnheld / Lynn Slanovich, Eric McGuireRecruiter / Senior Payroll Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annmarie Schneider / Martha KaedingPayroll Specialists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dena Fowler, Birgid Haensel, Christy HardwickAccounts Payable Coordinator / Accounting Staff. . . . . . Kim Binkley / John Kolkowski, Marilyn McCabe,

Maggie Stewart, Gabrielle WilsonFinance Business Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy TerranovaBroadcast and Game PresentationE.V.P., Content and Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark PreislerV.P., Broadcasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chrisanne BellasTV Producer / TV Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Pinter / Eric GrossmanProduction Manager / Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason Wiese / Tom MekaGame Presentation Director / Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . Kelsey Schneider / Kelsey LandersVideoboard Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff HillBroadcast Team. . . . . . . . . Rick Jeanneret (Play-by-Play), Rob Ray (Color), Dan Dunleavy

(Play-by-Play/Reporter), Brian Duff (Studio Host), Marty Biron (Studio Analyst)MerchandiseDirector, Merchandise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike KaminskaMerchandise Mgrs., Inventory / Event Sales . . . . . . . . . . Glenn Barker, Jeff SmithStore Manager / Assistant Managers . . . . . . . Theresa Cerabone / Dashawn Richardson, Jonathon CalarcoMarketingE.V.P., Marketing & Brand Strategy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brent RossiDatabase Marketing Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom MathenyMarketing Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cara FolignoContent Marketing Manager / Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . Chris Ryndak / Jourdon LaBarberMedia and Community RelationsV.P., Media Relations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris BanduraManager / Coordinator, Media Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . Ian Ott / Chris DierkenV.P., Community Relations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rich JurellerCommunity Relations Manager / Coordinator. . . . . . . . . Teresa Belbas / Nick FearbyYouth Hockey Manager / Ambassador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ed Grudzinski / Patrick KaletaTeam Photographer / Director, Alumni Relations . . . . . . Bill Wippert / Larry PlayfairTicket Sales and OperationsV.P., Tickets & Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John SinclairDirector, Ticket Ops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marty MaloneyBox Office Manager / Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Barker / Gretchen KnottTicket Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melissa RuggTicket Sales Representatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Casey Jenkins, Greg MetzenAccount Services Reps.. . . . . . . . Roxanne Anderson, Melissa Eagen, Chris Miller, Dan Ristine, Nate ShivelyReceptionist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saralynn RuhlandInformation TechnologyDirector of Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Todd HenzlerSupport Specialists, Advanced / IT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nate Brozyna, Michael WalkerKeyBank Center StaffV.P., Arena Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stan Makowski, Jr.Director, Arena Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beth Giuliani GattoEvent Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laura Hettrick, Dave Kutter, Robert NeumannDirectors, Security / Building Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marc Brenner / Dennis HooperManagers, Technical Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Queeno, Trevor EcklundChief Engineer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bruce Johnson

34 • CALGARY FLAMES, Draft Choices, Directory


2017Pick

16 Juuso Valimaki109 Adam Ruzicka140 Zach Fischer171 D’artagnan Joly202 Filip Sveningsson

2016Pick

6 Matthew Tkachuk54 Tyler Parsons56 Dillon Dube66 Adam Fox96 Linus Lindstrom

126 Mitchell Mattson156 Eetu Tuulola166 Matthew Phillips186 Stepan Falkovsky

2015Pick

53 Rasmus Andersson60 Oliver Kylington

136 Pavel Karnaukhov166 Andrew Mangiapane196 Riley Bruce

2014Pick

4 Sam Bennett34 Mason McDonald54 Hunter Smith64 Brandon Hickey

175 Adam Ollas Mattsson184 Austin Carroll

2013Pick

6 Sean Monahan22 Emile Poirier28 Morgan Klimchuk67 Keegan Kanzig

135 Eric Roy157 Tim Harrison187 Rushan Rafikov198 John Gilmour

2012Pick

21 Mark Jankowski42 Patrick Sieloff75 Jon Gillies

105 Brett Kulak124 Ryan Culkin165 Coda Gordon186 Matthew Deblouw

2011Pick

13 Sven Baertschi45 Markus Granlund57 Tyler Wotherspoon

104 Johnny Gaudreau164 Laurent Brossoit

2010Pick

64 Max Reinhart73 Joey Leach

103 John Ramage108 Bill Arnold133 Micheal Ferland193 Patrick Holland

2009Pick

23 Tim Erixon74 Ryan Howse

111 Henrik Bjorklund141 Spencer Bennett171 Joni Ortio201 Gaelan Patterson

2008Pick

25 Greg Nemisz48 Mitch Wahl78 Lance Bouma

108 Nicholas Larson114 T.J. Brodie168 Ryley Grantham198 Alexander Deilert

2007Pick

24 Mikael Backlund70 John Negrin

116 Keith Aulie143 Mickey Renaud186 C.J. Severyn

2006Pick

26 Leland Irving87 John Armstrong89 Aaron Marvin

118 Hugo Carpentier149 Juuso Puustinen179 Jordan Fulton187 Devin Didiomete209 Per Jonsson

2005Pick

26 Matt Pelech69 Gord Baldwin74 Dan Ryder

111 J.D. Watt128 Kevin Lalande158 Matt Keetley179 Brett Sutter221 Myles Rumsey

2004Pick

24 Kris Chucko70 Brandon Prust98 Dustin Boyd

118 Aki Seitsonen121 Kris Hogg173 Adam Pardy182 Fred Wikner200 Matt Schneider213 James Spratt279 Adam Cracknell

2003Pick

9 Dion Phaneuf39 Tim Ramholt97 Ryan Donally

112 Jamie Tardif143 Greg Moore173 Tyler Johnson206 Thomas Bellemare240 Cam Cunning270 Kevin Harvey

Calgary FlamesScotiabank SaddledomeP.O. Box 1540 Station MCalgary, Alberta T2P 3B9Phone 403/777-2177FAX 403/777-2195www.calgaryflames.comCapacity: 19,289

Scotiabank Saddledome

Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N. Murray Edwards (Chairman), Alvin G. Libin, Allan P. Markin,Jeff McCaig, Clayton H. Riddell

Executive ManagementPresident & Chief Executive Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ken KingChief Operating Officer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John BeanPresident, Hockey Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian BurkeGeneral Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brad TrelivingChief Financial Officer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cameron OlsonV.P., Sales, Ticket Operations & Customer Service . . Rollie CyrV.P., Sports Property Sales and Marketing . . . . . . . . Gordon NorrieV.P., Building Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Libby RainesV.P., Finance and Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ken ZabaV.P., Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter HanlonV.P., Business Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim PeplinskiSr. Directors, Business Intelligence & Special Projects / Human

Resources / IT & Food and Beverage . . . . . . . . . . Deniece Kennedy / Helen Pozsonyi / Ziad MehioDirectors, Retail / Building Ops / Benefits & Rewards . . Brent Gibbs / Trent Anderson / Betty MahHockey Club PersonnelPresident, Hockey Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian BurkeGeneral Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brad TrelivingAssistant General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Craig ConroyAssistant General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brad PascallVice-President of Hockey Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . Don MaloneyDirector, Hockey Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike BurkeDirector, Player Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ray EdwardsDirector of Pro Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Derek MacKinnonDirector, Amateur Scouting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tod ButtonDirector, Team Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sean O’BrienDirector, Hockey Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris SnowPlayer Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ron SutterHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glen GulutzanAssistant Coaches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave Cameron, Paul Jerrard, Martin GelinasAssistant Coach, Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamie PringleGoaltending Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jordan SigaletExec. Asst. to President, Hockey Ops and G.M. . . . . Brenda KoyichExec. Asst., Hockey Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anita CranstonPro Scout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve PleauAssistant Directors of Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fred Parker, Rob SumnerScouts . . . . Jim Cummins, Terry Doran, Ari Haanpaa, Bobbie Hagelin, Bob MacMillan, Allister MacNeil,

Eric Soltys, Robert Neuhauser (Europe), Darren Kruger, Reid Jackson, Billy PowersMedical/Medical and Training StaffStrength & Conditioning Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan van AstenAthletic Therapist / Asst. Athletic Therapist . . . . . . . Kent Kobelka / Mike GudmundsonEquipment Manager / Asst. Equipment Manager . . Mark DePasquale / Corey OsmakMassage / Rehab Therapist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Domenic Manchisi / Kevin WagnerDressing Room Attendant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ben DumaineHead Physician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Ian AuldTeam Physicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Jim Thorne, Dr. David ManningTeam Orthopedic Surgeons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Richard Boorman, Dr. Stephen FrenchTeam Dentist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Kristin YontStockton HeatHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan HuskaAssistant Coaches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cail MacLean, Domenic PittisGoaltending Development Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colin ZulianelloStrength and Conditioning Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alan SelbyEquipment Manager / Asst. Equipment Manager . . Peter Bureaux / Mitch MacLeodAthletic Therapist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James BorrelliVideo Analyst and Team Services Manager . . . . . . . Kohl SchultzCommunicationsVice-President, Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter HanlonDirector, Communications & Media Relations . . . . . Sean KelsoCoordinator, Public Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dalton UlrichAssistant, Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelsey McCayCalgary Flames FoundationExecutive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Candice GoudieManager, Community Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blake HeynenAdministrationChief Operating Officer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John BeanChief Financial Officer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cameron OlsonV.P., Finance and Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ken ZabaSr. Director, Business Intelligence & Special Projects. . Deniece KennedyHuman Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Helen Pozsonyi / Betty MahDirector, Retail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brent GibbsExec. Asst. to President/CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judy O’BrienExec. Asst. to COO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coralie BaunMarketingV.P. Sports Property Sales and Marketing . . . . . . . . Gordon NorrieV.P. Business Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim PeplinskiSr. Director National Partnerships & Broadcast. . . . . Kevin GrossSr. Director, Game Presentation, Events

& Community Relations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Geordie MacleodSr. Director, Partnership Sales Leader. . . . . . . . . . . . Mark StilesSenior Account Executive, Partnership Sales . . . . . . Pat HallsManager, Marketing / Game Presentation . . . . . . . . Ryan Popowich / Steve EdgarDirector, Digital and Social Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ty PilsonSr. Director, Broadcast & Production . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlo PetriniExecutive Assistant Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lori McCarryTicketing, Suites and Customer ServiceV.P. Sales, Ticket Operations & Customer Service . . Rollie CyrExecutive Assistant to V.P. of

Sales, Ticket Operations & Customer Service . . . . Tracy WoodDirector, Sales and Luxury Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marc LeostManager, Customer Service & Retention . . . . . . . . . Caitlin BellMiscellaneousRadio Affiliate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The FAN 960 (960 AM)TV Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rogers Sportsnet, CBC-TV, TSN

Brad TrelivingGeneral ManagerBorn: Penticton, BC, August 18, 1969.

Brad Treliving joined the Calgary Flames organization as general manager on April28, 2014. In his first season with the Flames in 2014-15, Calgary reached theplayoffs for the first time since 2008-09. They made the playoffs again in 2016-17.Treliving reports directly to president of hockey operations Brian Burke. He isresponsible for all team personnel decisions, both players and staff; managing theamateur and pro scouting staffs; as well as other administrative duties. He is alsoresponsible for all player personnel assignments with Flames’ minor league affiliates.Treliving served as the vice president of hockey operations and assistant generalmanager with the Phoenix (now Arizona) Coyotes for seven seasons prior to comingto Calgary. He worked closely with general manager Don Maloney on theday-to-day administration of the Coyotes’ hockey operations. Treliving also served asgeneral manager of the club’s American Hockey League affiliate, the PortlandPirates.Prior to his role with the Coyotes, Treliving served as the president of the CentralHockey League (CHL) for seven years. During his tenure, he guided the CHL toremarkable growth and development including the establishment of numeroussuccessful expansion franchises. In 1996 Treliving co-founded the WesternProfessional Hockey League (WPHL) and served as the league’s vice president anddirector of hockey operations for five seasons. He played an integral role in themerger of the WPHL and the CHL in May 2001 upon which he began his tenure aspresident of the league.Prior to his front office career, Treliving played five seasons of professional hockeyfrom 1990-91 to 1994-95 in the IHL, the AHL and the ECHL. A defenseman,Treliving registered 17 goals and 85 assists for 102 points and 811 penalty minutesin 243 games in the ECHL. As a junior, the native of Penticton, British Columbia,played in the BCJHL and two years in the WHL

General Managers’ HistoryCliff Fletcher, 1972-73 to 1990-91; Doug Risebrough, 1991-92 to 1994-95; DougRisebrough and Al Coates, 1995-96; Al Coates, 1996-97 to 1999-2000; CraigButton, 2000-01 to 2002-03; Darryl Sutter, 2003-04 to 2009-10; Darryl Sutter andJay Feaster, 2010-11; Jay Feaster, 2011-12 to 2013-14; Brad Treliving, 2014-15 todate.

Coaching HistoryBernie Geoffrion, 1972-73, 1973-74; Bernie Geoffrion and Fred Creighton,1974-75; Fred Creighton, 1975-76 to 1978-79; Al MacNeil, 1979-80 to 1981-82;Bob Johnson, 1982-83 to 1986-87; Terry Crisp, 1987-88 to 1989-90; DougRisebrough, 1990-91; Doug Risebrough and Guy Charron, 1991-92; Dave King,1992-93 to 1994-95; Pierre Page, 1995-96, 1996-97; Brian Sutter, 1997-98 to1999-2000; Don Hay and Greg Gilbert, 2000-01; Greg Gilbert, 2001-02; GregGilbert, Al MacNeil and Darryl Sutter, 2002-03; Darryl Sutter, 2003-04 to 2005-06;Jim Playfair, 2006-07; Mike Keenan, 2007-08, 2008-09; Brent Sutter, 2009-10 to2011-12; Bob Hartley, 2012-13 to 2015-16; Glen Gulutzan, 2016-17 to date.

38 • CAROLINA HURRICANES, Draft Choices, Directory


2017Pick

12 Martin Necas42 Eetu Luostarinen52 Luke Martin67 Morgan Geekie73 Stelio Mattheos

104 Eetu Makiniemi166 Brendan De Jong197 Ville Rasanen

2016Pick

13 Jake Bean21 Julien Gauthier43 Janne Kuokkanen67 Matt Filipe74 Hudson Elynuik75 Jack LaFontaine

104 Max Zimmer134 Jeremy Helvig164 Noah Carroll

2015Pick

5 Noah Hanifin35 Sebastian Aho93 Callum Booth96 Nicolas Roy

126 Luke Stevens138 Spencer Smallman156 Jake Massie169 David Cotton186 Steven Lorentz

2014Pick

7 Haydn Fleury37 Alex Nedeljkovic67 Warren Foegele96 Josh Wesley97 Lucas Wallmark

127 Clark Bishop187 Kyle Jenkins

2013Pick

5 Elias Lindholm66 Brett Pesce

126 Brent Pedersen156 Tyler Ganly

2012Pick

38 Phil Di Giuseppe47 Brock McGinn69 Daniel Altshuller99 Erik Karlsson

115 Trevor Carrick120 Jaccob Slavin129 Brendan Woods159 Collin Olson189 Brendan Collier

2011Pick

12 Ryan Murphy42 Victor Rask73 Keegan Lowe

103 Gregory Hofmann163 Matt Mahalak193 Brody Sutter

2010Pick

7 Jeff Skinner37 Justin Faulk53 Mark Alt67 Danny Biega85 Austin Levi

105 Justin Shugg167 Tyler Stahl187 Frederik Andersen

2009Pick

27 Philippe Paradis51 Brian Dumoulin88 Mattias Lindstrom

131 Matt Kennedy178 Rasmus Rissanen208 Tommi Kivisto

2008Pick

14 Zach Boychuk45 Zac Dalpe

105 Michal Jordan165 Mike Murphy195 Samuel Morneau

2007Pick

11 Brandon Sutter72 Drayson Bowman

102 Justin McCrae132 Chris Terry162 Brett Bellemore

2006Pick

63 Jamie McBain93 Harrison Reed

123 Bobby Hughes153 Stefan Chaput183 Nick Dodge213 Justin Krueger

2005Pick

3 Jack Johnson58 Nate Hagemo64 Joe Barnes94 Jakub Vojta

123 Ondrej Otcenas145 Tim Kunes159 Risto Korhonen192 Nicolas Blanchard198 Kyle Lawson

2004Pick

4 Andrew Ladd38 Justin Peters69 Casey Borer

109 Brett Carson137 Magnus Akerlund202 Ryan Pottruff235 Jonas Fiedler268 Martin Vagner

2003Pick

2 Eric Staal31 Danny Richmond

102 Aaron Dawson126 Kevin Nastiuk130 Matej Trojovsky137 Tyson Strachan198 Shay Stephenson230 Jamie Hoffmann262 Ryan Rorabeck

Carolina Hurricanes1400 Edwards Mill Rd.Raleigh, NC 27607Phone 919/467-7825FAX 919/462-0123Tickets 1.866.NHL.CANESwww.carolinahurricanes.comCapacity: 18,680

PNC Arena

Ron FrancisExecutive Vice President and General ManagerBorn: Sault Ste. Marie, ON, March 1, 1963.

Ron Francis was named the eighth general manager in franchise history, and just thesecond since the team has been located in Carolina, on April 28, 2014. He is thesecond person to serve as general manager after also playing for the team. Francisspent the previous eight seasons in management with Carolina, most recentlyserving as vice president of hockey operations. Francis is responsible for all of theteam’s hockey decisions and also serves as one of the teams’ alternate governors.Following a career in which he established himself as the greatest player inHurricanes franchise history, Francis re-joined the organization in November 2006 asthe team’s director of player development. He was promoted to assistant generalmanager on Octobert 4, 2007, but returned to the team’s locker room on December3, 2008, when he joined new head coach Paul Maurice behind the bench asassociate head coach. While serving as a coach, Francis maintained a voice in theHurricanes’ front office decision-making, serving as the team’s director of playerpersonnel. He returned to the front office full-time in June 2011, accepting the roleof director of hockey operations.Francis announced his retirement as a player on September 14, 2005, following a23-year NHL career with Hartford, Pittsburgh, Carolina and Toronto. In 1,731 NHLregular-season games, Francis scored 549 goals and earned 1,249 assists (1,798points), to rank him fourth all-time on the league’s points list behind WayneGretzky, Mark Messier and Gordie Howe. Francis’ 1,249 assists rank second only toGretzky (1,963), and he ranks third on the games-played list behind Howe (1,767)and Messier (1,756). The Hartford Whalers drafted Francis in the first round, fourthoverall, in the 1981 NHL Draft. He played with the Whalers for 10 seasons beforejoining Pittsburgh at the trading deadline of the 1990-91 season, helping them winthe Stanley Cup in 1991 and 1992. He spent seven full seasons with the Penguinsbefore rejoining the organization that drafted him, when the relocated CarolinaHurricanes signed him as a free agent on July 13, 1998. In 16 seasons with theHartford/Carolina franchise, Francis played in 1,186 games, scoring 382 goals andearning 793 assists for 1,175 points – all of which are franchise records. TheHurricanes officially retired his number 10 jersey to the arena’s rafters on January28, 2006, and on November 12, 2007, Francis was inducted into the Hockey Hall ofFame. The impact Francis had for the sport of hockey in North Carolina was furtherrecognized on May 2, 2013, when he became the first hockey player inducted intothe North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.

Executive ManagementChief Executive Officer/Owner/Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter Karmanos, Jr.President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don WaddellChief Financial Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dennis MooreExecutive Vice President/General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . Ron FrancisExecutive Vice President/General Manager, PNC Arena . . Davin OlsenHockey OperationsAssistant GM / Dir of Hockey Ops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike VellucciAssistant General Managers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ricky Olczyk, Brian TatumHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill PetersAssistant Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rod BrindíAmour, Steve SmithGoaltending Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike BalesVideo Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Huffine / L.J. ScarpaceDefensemen / Forwards Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glen Wesley / Sergei SamsonovManager of Scouting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Darren YorkeManager of Analytics / Ops Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Tulsky / Beth CarterGoaltending Consultant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Curtis JosephHead Athletic Trainer / Assistant Athletic Trainer . . . . . . Doug Bennett / Brian MaddoxHead Strength and Conditioning Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill BurnistonEquipment Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Skip Cunningham, Bob Gorman, Jorge Alves,

Darren Yorke, Eric Tulsky, Beth CarterDirector of Amateur Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tony MacDonaldHead North American / European Scout . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheldon Ferguson / Robert KronAmateur Scouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rob Beatty, Mike Dawson, Daniel Eklund, Don Elland, Ron Ferguson,

Robert Kron, Bob Luccini, Bert Marshall, Rob Papineau, Joni PitkanenManager of Pro Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff DanielsPro Scout / Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe NieuwendykPro Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Craig, Dave Hunter, Ray WhitneyCharlotte Checkers Head Coach / Asst Coach . . . . . . . . Mike Vellucci / Peter AnderssonCharlotte Checkers Head Athletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . TBDCharlotte Checkers Video Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Myles FeeCharlotte Checkers Strength & Conditioning Coach . . . . Bryn-Marc ConawayCharlotte Checkers Equipment Managers. . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Latin, Donny White, Derek WilkinsonArena OperationsVice President, Guest Relations, PNC Arena . . . . . . . . . . Larry PerkinsDirector, Arena Marketing / Event and Guest Services. . . Crystal Pace / Barbara NicholsExecutive Asst / Customer Care Coord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah Woo / Kimberly JenkinsDirector, Safety and Security / Parking and Traffic. . . . . . Clinton Peterson / Jared WrightSenior Director, Premium Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack BrockmanPremium Services Director / Coord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonathan Kramer / Allyson BuckmeierProduction Director / Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rob Douglas / Alfred FoughtMarketing Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lindsey HallProduction / Event Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kim ChandlerSenior Director, Facilities and Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . Alan WobbletonDirector / Manager / Supervisor, Operations . . . . . . . . . . Craig Stover / Melvin Terrell / Alan SykesFacilities Systems Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sean SollaceTicket Operations Vice President / Asst. Manager . . . . . . Bill Nowicki / Chris JovinoArena Box Office Director / Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Sousa / Erin LatoreIce Technician / Receptionist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jared Dupre / Janet DavisBroadcastersTelevision Play-by-Play / Analyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Forslund / Tripp TracyRadio Play-by-Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chuck KaitonTV/Web Host. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike ManiscalcoCommunicationsVice President Communications and Team Services . . . . Mike SundheimManager of Communications and Team Services . . . . . . Pace SagesterTeam Photographer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gregg ForwerckFinance/Information TechnologySenior Vice President/General Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William TraurigDirector of Finance / Senior Accountant . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shaun Nicholson / Tracy PyrakAccounts Payable / Receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Arrington / Patty Hilliard, Temika

Smith-HarrisPayroll / Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crystal DeDitius, Keitha StanleyAssistant to the CFO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cris FolmarVice President, Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glenn JohnsonDirector, IT Services / Client/Server Tech., Devel. . . . . . . . Myatt Williams / Larry Kelly / Jacob DoironFood and BeverageVice President, VAB Catering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris DiamondDirector, Concessions / Director, Catering . . . . . . . . . . . Rick Rhodes / Frankie McGeeManager / Asst. Mgr., Suites Food and Beverage . . . . . . Hollie HawkinsManager, F&B Financials and In-Seat Services . . . . . . . . . Lori HoltzManagers, Commissary / Catering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gary Berry / Melissa FulkersonChefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Flood, Dennis Atkinson, Kevin Heintz,

Lecan Huynh, Pete AielloConcessions Manager / Asst. Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim OíBrien / Barbara CouchMarketing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doug WarfDirector, Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike FormanDir., Canesvision and In-Game Marketing. . . . . . . . . . . . Chris GreenleyDir., Community Relations and Promotions . . . . . . . . . . Jon ChaseSenior Web Producer/Writer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael SmithManagers, Creative Services / Digital & Social Marketing . . Lauren Baxter / Coop EliasCoordinators, Marketing / Social Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nikki Stoudt / Derrick HoltGraphic Designers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kyle Fowlkes, Ashley KnappenbergerCoordinators, Youth & Amateur Hockey / Mascot . . . . . Shane Willis / George BrownPromotions/Fan Development Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . Jonathan BoggsCommunity Relations Coord/Kids ’N Community Foundation Grant Specialist . . . . . . . Gabby PintoCommunity Relations Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laura FazzinaCanesVision and Wolfpack TVProducers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nathan Hess, Zak Miklusak, Christine WilliamsGraphics Producer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April CaroselliMerchandiseDirector, Merchandise / Assistant, Merchandise . . . . . . . James Blitch / Erin MurraySalesVP / Manager, Corporate Partnerships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Ballweg / Justin BuckSenior Corporate Sales Executives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Johnny GillCorporate Sales Executive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lane Cody, Doug Dickman, Ryan MartinSenior Manager of Client Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marie BobalikVice President, Ticket Sales / Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sara Daniel / Karen Prince, Tamara MiresDirector of Client Retention & Group Sales. . . . . . . . . . . Ryan ErdmanCR Database/ Database Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jenna JonesInside Sales Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dennis FryerSenior Business Development Account Representative . . Greg PernaAccount Executives/Business Development. . . . . Tim Campbell, Dean Lucero, Anthony Marino, Tyler

Wallace, Derek Allan, Jimmy Naughton, Jenna JonesClient Relations Representative . . . . . . . Christina Coleman, Michael Musialowski, Max Szilagyi, Joe WelchGroup Sales Managers, Hurricanes / PNC Arena . . . . . . . Brian Kapusta / Brian Slais, Rich DavisGroup Sales Representatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Friedlander, Christina Monterosso

General Managers’ HistoryJack Kelley, 1979-80; Jack Kelley and Larry Pleau, 1980-81; Larry Pleau, 1981-82,1982-83; Emile Francis, 1983-84 to 1988-89; Eddie Johnston, 1989-90 to 1991-92;Brian Burke, 1992-93; Paul Holmgren, 1993-94; Jim Rutherford, 1994-95 to2013-14; Ron Francis, 2014-15 to date.

42 • CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS, Draft Choices, Directory


2017Pick

29 Henri Jokiharju57 Ian Mitchell70 Andrei Altybarmakyan90 Evan Barratt

112 Tim Soderlund119 Roope Laavainen144 Parker Foo150 Jakub Galvas215 Josh Ess

2016Pick

39 Alexander DeBrincat45 Chad Krys50 Artur Kayumov83 Wouter Peeters

110 Lucas Carlsson113 Nathan Noel143 Mathias From173 Blake Hillman203 Jake Ryczek

2015Pick

54 Graham Knott91 Dennis Gilbert

121 Ryan Shea151 Radovan Bondra164 Roy Radke181 Joni Tuulola211 John Dahlstrom

2014Pick

20 Nick Schmaltz83 Matt Iacopelli88 Beau Starrett98 Fredrik Olofsson

141 Luc Snuggerud148 Andreas Soderberg178 Dylan Sikura179 Ivan Nalimov208 Jack Ramsey

2013Pick

30 Ryan Hartman51 Carl Dahlstrom74 John Hayden

111 Robin Norell121 Tyler Motte134 Luke Johnson181 Anthony Louis211 Robin Press

2012Pick

18 Teuvo Teravainen48 Dillon Fournier79 Chris Calnan

139 Garret Ross149 Travis Brown169 Vincent Hinostroza191 Brandon Whitney199 Matt Tomkins

2011Pick

18 Mark McNeill26 Phillip Danault36 Adam Clendening43 Brandon Saad70 Michael Paliotta79 Klas Dahlbeck

109 Maxim Shalunov139 Andrew Shaw169 Sam Jardine199 Alex Broadhurst211 Johan Mattsson

2010Pick

24 Kevin Hayes35 Ludvig Rensfeldt54 Justin Holl58 Kent Simpson60 Stephen Johns90 Joakim Nordstrom

120 Rob Flick151 Mirko Hoefflin180 Nick Mattson191 Mac Carruth

2009Pick

28 Dylan Olsen59 Brandon Pirri89 Dan Delisle

119 Byron Froese149 Marcus Kruger177 David Pacan195 Paul Phillips209 David Gilbert

2008Pick

11 Kyle Beach68 Shawn Lalonde

132 Teigan Zahn162 Jonathan Carlsson169 Ben Smith179 Braden Birch192 Joe Gleason

2007Pick

1 Patrick Kane38 Bill Sweatt56 Akim Aliu69 Maxime Tanguay86 Josh Unice

126 Joe Lavin156 Richard Greenop

2006Pick

3 Jonathan Toews33 Igor Makarov61 Simon Danis-Pepin76 Tony Lagerstrom95 Ben Shutron96 Joe Palmer

156 Jan-Mikael Juutilainen169 Chris Auger186 Peter Leblanc

2005Pick

7 Jack Skille43 Mike Blunden54 Dan Bertram68 Evan Brophey

108 Niklas Hjalmarsson113 Nathan Davis117 Denis Istomin134 Brennan Turner167 Joe Fallon188 Joe Charlebois202 David Kuchejda203 Adam Hobson

2004Pick

3 Cam Barker32 Dave Bolland41 Bryan Bickell45 Ryan Garlock54 Jakub Sindel68 Adam Berti

120 Mitch Maunu123 Karel Hromas131 Trevor Kell140 Jake Dowell165 Scott McCulloch196 Petri Kontiola214 Troy Brouwer223 Jared Walker229 Eric Hunter256 Matthew Ford260 Marko Anttila

2003Pick

14 Brent Seabrook52 Corey Crawford59 Michal Barinka

151 Lasse Kukkonen156 Alexei Ivanov181 Johan Andersson211 Mike Brodeur245 Dustin Byfuglien275 Michael Grenzy282 Chris Porter

Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W. Rockwell “Rocky” WirtzPresident & CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John F. McDonoughExecutive Vice President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jay BlunkSenior Vice President/General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stan BowmanSenior Vice President, Hockey Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . Al MacIsaacVice President, Amateur Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark KelleyVice President, Ticketing and Customer Relations . . . . . . Chris WernerVice President, Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T.J. SkattumVice President, Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pete HassenVice President, Human Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marie SuteraVice President, Corporate Sponsorships . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve WaightVice President, Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adam RogowinVice President, Digital Content. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adam KempenaarAssistant General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Norm MaciverCoaching StaffHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joel QuennevilleAssistant Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Dineen, Don Granato, Ulf SamuelssonGoaltending Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jimmy WaiteVideo Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt MeachamStrength and Conditioning Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul GoodmanSkating and Skills Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin DelaneyDevelopment Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christian Burrus, Yanic Perreault, Derek Plante,

Anders Sorensen, Mikael Samuelsson (European)Training/Equipment StaffAthletic Trainers, Head / Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Gapski / Jeff ThomasMassage Therapist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pawel PrylinskiEquipment Manager / Asst. Manager / Assistants . . . . . . Troy Parchman / Jim Heintzelman / D.J. Kogut,

Jeff UyenoMedicalHead Team Physician, Orthopedics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Michael TerryTeam Physicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drs. George Chiampas, Angelo Costas, Lou Hiotis, Bradley MerkTeam Dentists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DDS Russ Baer, Martin Marcus, Michael MarcusMental Skills Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Gary, David MarksNutritionist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julie BurnsChiropractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Allen, Stuart YossHockey Operations and ScoutingSenior Advisor, Hockey Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scotty BowmanSenior Director, Minor League Affiliations . . . . . . . . . . . Mark BernardDirector, Player Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pierre GauthierDirectors, Player Development / Pro Scouting . . . . . . . . . Mark Eaton / Ryan StewartDirectors, Player Evaluation / Recruitment. . . . . . . . . . . . Barry Smith / Ron AndersonSenior Director, Team Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tony OmmenManager, Player Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ian GentileHockey Ops Manager / Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kyle Davidson / Lyle GregoryPlayer Recruitment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rick ComleyHead Western Canada Scout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Darrell MayHead Eastern Canada Scout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim McKellarHead USA Scout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike DonegheyAmateur Scouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rob Facca, Kirt Hill, Peter Nevin, Andrei Nikolishin, Alexandre RouleauEuropean Scouting, Director / Head / Scout . . Mats Hallin / Niklas Blomgren / Karel Pavlik, Peter SundstromPro Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt Bardsley, Derek Booth, Wade Brookbank, Alex Brooks, Gord Donnelly,

Michael Grier, Richard Kromm, Don Lever, Mike MacPherson,Michel Mottau, Allan Power, Anatoly Semenov, Tom Younghans

Goaltending Scout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan EllisScouting Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hudson ChodosDirector, Team Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian HigginsHockey Analytics/Video Analyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew ContisCommunicationsDirector, Media Relations / PR Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Steinmiller / Lyndsey StroopeCoordinator, Media Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nate HaeniAssistant, Media Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Will ChukermanBroadcastersTelevision Play-By-Play / Analyst / Studio Host . . . . . . . . . Pat Foley / Eddie Olczyk / Steve KonroydRadio Play-By-Play / Analyst / Studio Host . . . . . . . . . . . . John Wiedeman / Troy Murray / Judd SirottMarketing, Fan Development and Community RelationsFoundation Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tovah McCordGM, Community Ice Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrea HahnDirector / Assistants, Community Relations. . . . . . . . . . . Ashley Hinton / Sara Olson, Meghan PollockCharitable Partnerships Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly DoodySr. Director / Manager, Fan Development . . . . . . . . . . . . Annie Camins / Spencer MontgomeryAssistants, Fan Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laura Jordan, Samantha RattyDirector, Merchandising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laura ClawsonDirector, Production and Content Marketing . . . . . . . . . A.J. DolanManager, Game Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike HornMascot Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe DoyleSr. Manager / Assistant, Events Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Howe / Paul UnruhSr. Manager / Assistants, Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Dahm / Amber Hughes, Corinne HarrisCommunity Liaison / Special Advisor, Bus./Hockey Ops. . . Jamal Mayers / Brian CampbellFinanceDirector of Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael DorschPayroll Director / Accounting Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patricia Walsh / Andrew LeFevourHuman ResourcesSr. Manager / Coordinator, H.R. & Office Admin. . . . . . . Kyleen Howe / Leanne MayvilleManager, Executive Projects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jillian SmithExec. Asst. to Sr. VP/GM & Hockey Ops . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meghan HunterBusiness Operations Executive Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . Molly ConnellyReceptionist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lauren BozziCorporate SponsorshipsDirector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sara BaileySr. Manager, Client Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly SmithClient Service Managers / Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kayla Roan, Brian Szubrych / Dan ClucheySr. Manager / Manager / Account Exec . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Zinsmeister / Ryan Gallante / Phil CardenDigital ContentCreative Director / Social Media Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . John Sandberg / Leah HendricksonManager, Team Photography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chase Agnello-DeanSr. Graphic Designer / Graphic Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sean Grady / Missy WilsonDigital Content Coordinator / Analyst / Assistant . . . . . . Emerald Gao / Chris Levine / Leah PascarellaReporter, New Media / Team Historian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Lear / Bob VerdiTickets Ops, Customer Relations, Arena OpsExec. Director, Ticket Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim BareExec. Director / Sr. Manager, Ticket Sales and Service . . . Dan Rozenblat / T.R. JohnsonDirectors, Service and Retention / Group Sales . . . . . . . . Julie Lovins / Steve DiLenardiCoordinator, Ticket Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allison FerraraSr. Account Exec, Ticket Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Roan, Jake TutonAccount Execs., Youth Hockey / Ticket Sales. . . . . . . . . . Matt Brooks / Kevin KowyniaSr. Execs., Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Neil Desmond, Lindsay Dresser, Kevin LeClair,

Kathie Raimondi, Shilpa RupaniCustomer Service Execs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rebecca Goldstein, Josh Helton, Heather Larson,

Shannon Pyrz, Rebecca Roy, Connor Spurlin

Chicago BlackhawksUnited Center1901 W. Madison StreetChicago, IL 60612Phone 312/455-7000FAX 312/455-7042www.chicagoblackhawks.comCapacity: 19,717

United Center

Stan BowmanSenior Vice President and General ManagerBorn: Montreal, QC, June 28, 1973.

Stan Bowman was named general manager of the Chicago Blackhawks on July 14,2009. In his first season on the job in 2009-10, the Blackhawks won the StanleyCup for the first time since 1961. They won it again in 2013 and 2015. Prior tobeing named to the position, Bowman had served for eight years in the Blackhawksoperations department.Bowman originally joined the Blackhawks in 2001, serving for four seasons asspecial assistant to the G.M. before being promoted to director of hockeyoperations from 2005 to 2007. As assistant G.M. from 2007 to 2009, Bowmanattended to the day-to-day administration of the hockey operations departmentincluding contract negotiations, free agency, salary arbitration, player movementand player assignment. He also tracked the progress of the Blackhawks prospects atthe club’s minor league affiliate in Rockford, Illinois and assisted with playerevaluation, prospect development and scouting.Bowman graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1995 with degrees inFinance and Computer Applications. He was born in Montreal where his father,current Blackhawks senior advisor and Hall of Fame member Scotty Bowman, wascoaching at the time.

Captains’ HistoryDick Irvin, 1926-27 to 1928-29; Duke Dukowski, 1929-30; Ty Arbour, 1930-31; Cy Wentworth, 1931-32;Helge Bostrom and Teddy Graham, 1932-33; Charlie Gardiner, 1933-34; no captain, 1934-35; JohnnyGottselig, 1935-36 to 1939-40; Earl Seibert, 1940-41, 1941-42; Doug Bentley, 1942-43, 1943-44; ClintSmith 1944-45; John Mariucci, 1945-46; Red Hamill, 1946-47; John Mariucci, 1947-48; Gaye Stewart,1948-49; Doug Bentley, 1949-50; Jack Stewart, 1950-51, 1951-52; Bill Gadsby, 1952-53, 1953-54; GusMortson, 1954-55 to 1956-57; no captain, 1957-58; Ed Litzenberger, 1958-59 to 1960-61; Pierre Pilote,1961-62 to 1967-68, no captain, 1968-69; Pat Stapleton, 1969-70; no captain, 1970-71 to 1974-75; StanMikita and Pit Martin, 1975-76; Stan Mikita, Pit Martin and Keith Magnuson, 1976-77; Keith Magnuson,1977-78, 1978-79; Keith Magnuson and Terry Ruskowski, 1979-80; Terry Ruskowski, 1980-81, 1981-82;Darryl Sutter, 1982-83 to 1984-85; Darryl Sutter and Bob Murray, 1985-86; Darryl Sutter, 1986-87; nocaptain, 1987-88; Denis Savard and Dirk Graham, 1988-89; Dirk Graham, 1989-90 to 1994-95; ChrisChelios, 1995-96 to 1998-99; Doug Gilmour, 1999-2000; Tony Amonte, 2000-01, 2001-02; Alex Zhamnov,2002-03, 2003-04; Adrian Aucoin and Martin Lapointe, 2005-06, 2006-07; no captain, 2007-08; JonathanToews, 2008-09 to date.

46 • COLORADO AVALANCHE, Draft Choices, Directory


2017Pick

4 Cale Makar32 Conor Timmins94 Nick Henry

114 Petr Kvaca125 Igor Shvyrev156 Denis Smirnov187 Nick Leivermann

2016Pick

10 Tyson Jost40 Cam Morrison71 Josh Anderson

131 Adam Werner161 Nate Clurman191 Travis Barron

2015Pick

10 Mikko Rantanen39 A.J. Greer40 Nicolas Meloche71 J.C. Beaudin

101 Andrei Mironov161 Sergei Boikov191 Gustav Olhaver

2014Pick

23 Conner Bleackley84 Kyle Wood93 Nick Magyar

114 Alexis Pepin144 Anton Lindholm174 Maximilian Pajpach204 Julien Nantel

2013Pick

1 Nathan MacKinnon32 Chris Bigras63 Spencer Martin93 Mason Geertsen

123 Will Butcher153 Ben Storm183 Wilhelm Westlund

2012Pick

41 Mitchell Heard72 Troy Bourke

132 Michael Clarke162 Joseph Blandisi192 Colin Smith

2011Pick

2 Gabriel Landeskog11 Duncan Siemens93 Joachim Nermark

123 Garrett Meurs153 Gabriel Beaupre183 Dillon Donnelly

2010Pick

17 Joey Hishon49 Calvin Pickard71 Michael Bournival95 Stephen Silas

107 Sami Aittokallio137 Troy Rutkowski139 Luke Walker197 Luke Moffatt

2009Pick

3 Matt Duchene33 Ryan O’Reilly49 Stefan Elliott64 Tyson Barrie

124 Kieran Millan154 Brandon Maxwell184 Gus Young

2008Pick

50 Cameron Gaunce61 Peter Delmas

110 Kelsey Tessier140 Mark Olver167 Joel Chouinard170 Jonas Holos200 Nate Condon

2007Pick

14 Kevin Shattenkirk45 Colby Cohen49 Trevor Cann55 TJ Galiardi

105 Brad Malone113 Kent Patterson135 Paul Carey155 Jens Hellgren195 Johan Alcen

2006Pick

18 Chris Stewart51 Nigel Williams59 Codey Burki81 Mike Carman

110 Kevin Montgomery201 Billy Sauer

2005Pick

34 Ryan Stoa44 Paul Stastny47 Tom Fritsche52 Chris Durand88 T.J. Hensick

124 Ray Macias166 Jason Lynch168 Justin Mercier222 Kyle Cumiskey

2004Pick

21 Wojtek Wolski55 Victor Oreskovich72 Denis Parshin

154 RichardDemen-Willaume

184 Derek Peltier215 Ian Keserich239 Brandon Yip249 J.D. Corbin281 Steve McClellan

2003Pick

63 David Liffiton131 David Svagrovsky146 Mark McCutcheon163 Brad Richardson204 Linus Videll225 Brett Hemingway257 Darryl Yacboski288 David Jones

ExecutiveOwner/Chairman, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment . . E. Stanley KroenkePresident & Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Josh KroenkeExec. Vice President/General Manager/Alt. Governor. . Joe SakicAssistant General Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Craig Billington, Chris MacFarlandVice President of Hockey Administration . . . . . . . . . Charlotte GrahameCoaching StaffHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jared BednarAssistant Coaches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ray Bennett, Nolan PrattGoaltending Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jussi ParkkilaVideo Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brett HeimlichMedical StaffHead Athletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthew SokolowskiAssistant Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist . . . . . . . Scott WoodwardAssistant Medical Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dusty HibdonEquipment StaffHead Equipment Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark MillerAssistant Equipment Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cliff Halstead, Brad LewkowInventory Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wayne FlemmingStrength & Conditioning/Massage StaffStrength & Conditioning Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Casey BondMassage Therapist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gregorio PraderaPro Scouting StaffDirector, Reserve List Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brad SmithSr. Pro Scout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Garth JoyPro Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Laperriere, Terry Martin, Mike BattagliaPro Scout (Europe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miroslav ZalesakHockey Analyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arik ParnassAmateur Scouting StaffDirector of Amateur Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alan HeppleHead, European Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joni LehtoScouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anton Edlund, John Funk, Wade Klippenstein,

Jerome Mesonero, Don Paarup, Norm Robert,Neil Shea, Lyle Wingert

Player Development StaffDirector of Player Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David OliverDevelopment Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brett Clark, Adam Foote, Brian WillsieSkating Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tracy TuttonCommunications/Team Services/Website StaffSr. VP, Communications & Team Services . . . . . . . . Jean MartineauExec. Director of Media Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brendan McNicholasDirector of Team Services & Immigration . . . . . . . . . Erin DeGraffWebsite Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ron KnabenbauerMedia Relations Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Danielle BernsteinSan Antonio Rampage (AHL affiliate)Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric VeilleuxAssistant Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Randy LadouceurGoaltending Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jean-Ian FiliatraultBusiness/Video Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steven PetrovekHead Athletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brent WoodsideStrength & Conditioning Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim MartinHead Equipment Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steven PassineauAssistant Equipment Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack MarkwardtTeam InformationPractice Facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . South Suburban Family Sports CenterTelevision Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Altitude Sports & Entertainment NetworkRadio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Altitude Radio Network (Altitude Sports Radio

950 AM)

Colorado AvalanchePepsi Center1000 Chopper CircleDenver, CO 80204Phone 303/405-1100FAX 303/893-0614Press Box 303/575-1926www.coloradoavalanche.comCapacity: 17,809

Pepsi Center

General Managers’ HistoryMaurice Filion, 1979-80 to 1987-88; Martin Madden, 1988-89; Martin Madden andMaurice Filion, 1989-90; Pierre Page, 1990-91 to 1993-94; Pierre Lacroix, 1994-95to 2005-06; Francois Giguere, 2006-07 to 2008-09; Greg Sherman, 2009-10 to2013-14; Joe Sakic, 2014-15 to date.

Coaching HistoryJacques Demers, 1979-80; Maurice Filion and Michel Bergeron, 1980-81; MichelBergeron, 1981-82 to 1986-87; Andre Savard and Ron Lapointe, 1987-88; RonLapointe and Jean Perron, 1988-89; Michel Bergeron, 1989-90; Dave Chambers,1990-91; Dave Chambers and Pierre Page, 1991-92; Pierre Page, 1992-93, 1993-94;Marc Crawford, 1994-95 to 1997-98; Bob Hartley, 1998-99 to 2001-02; BobHartley and Tony Granato, 2002-03; Tony Granato, 2003-04; Joel Quenneville,2004-05 to 2007-08; Tony Granato, 2008-09; Joe Sacco, 2009-10 to 2012-13;Patrick Roy, 2013-14 to 2015-16; Jared Bednar, 2016-17 to date.

Captains’ HistoryMarc Tardif, 1979-80, 1980-81; Robbie Ftorek and Andre Dupont, 1981-82; MarioMarois, 1982-83 to 1984-85; Mario Marois and Peter Stastny, 1985-86; PeterStastny, 1986-87 to 1989-90; Joe Sakic and Steven Finn, 1990-91; Mike Hough,1991-92; Joe Sakic, 1992-93 to 2008-09; Adam Foote, 2009-10, 2010-11; MilanHejduk, 2011-12; Gabriel Landeskog, 2012-13 to date.

Selected tenth overall in the 2015 NHL Draft, Mikko Rantanen scored20 goals for Colorado in his first full NHL season in 2016-17.

50 • COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS, Draft Choices, Directory


2017Pick

45 Alexandre Texier86 Daniil Tarasov

117 Emil Bemstrom148 Kale Howarth170 Jonathan Davidsson179 Carson Meyer210 Robbie Stucker

2016Pick

3 Pierre-Luc Dubois34 Andrew Peeke65 Vitaly Abramov

155 Peter Thome185 Calvin Thurkauf

2015Pick

8 Zach Werenski29 Gabriel Carlsson38 Paul Bittner58 Kevin Stenlund69 Keegan Kolesar

129 Sam Ruopp141 Veeti Vainio159 Vladislav Gavrikov189 Markus Nutivaara

2014Pick

16 Sonny Milano47 Ryan Collins76 Elvis Merzlikins77 Blake Siebenaler

107 Julien Pelletier137 Tyler Bird197 Olivier LeBlanc

2013Pick

14 Alexander Wennberg19 Kerby Rychel27 Marko Dano50 Dillon Heatherington89 Oliver Bjorkstrand

105 Nick Moutrey165 Markus Soberg195 Peter Quenneville

2012Pick

2 Ryan Murray31 Oscar Dansk62 Joonas Korpisalo95 Josh Anderson

152 Daniel Zaar182 Gianluca Curcuruto

2011Pick

37 Boone Jenner66 TJ Tynan98 Mike Reilly

128 Seth Ambroz158 Lukas Sedlak188 Anton Forsberg

2010Pick

4 Ryan Johansen34 Dalton Smith55 Petr Straka94 Brandon Archibald

102 Mathieu Corbeil124 Austin Madaisky154 Dalton Prout184 Martin Ouellette

2009Pick

21 John Moore56 Kevin Lynch94 David Savard

137 Thomas Larkin167 Anton Blomqvist197 Kyle Neuber

2008Pick

6 Nikita Filatov37 Cody Goloubef

107 Steven Delisle118 Drew Olson127 Matt Calvert135 Tomas Kubalik137 Brent Regner157 Cam Atkinson187 Sean Collins

2007Pick

7 Jakub Voracek37 Stefan Legein53 Will Weber68 Jake Hansen94 Maksim Mayorov

158 Allen York211 Trent Vogelhuber

2006Pick

6 Derick Brassard69 Steve Mason85 Tom Sestito

113 Ben Wright129 Robert Nyholm136 Nick Sucharski142 Maxime Frechette159 Jesse Dudas189 Derek Dorsett194 Matt Marquardt

2005Pick

6 Gilbert Brule55 Adam McQuaid67 Kris Russell

101 Jared Boll131 Tomas Popperle177 Derek Reinhart189 Kirill Starkov201 Trevor Hendrikx

2004Pick

8 Alexandre Picard46 Adam Pineault59 Kyle Wharton93 Dan LaCosta96 Andrey Plekhanov

133 Petr Pohl167 Rob Page190 Lennart Petrell198 Justin Vienneau231 Brian McGuirk233 Matt Greer271 Grant Clitsome

2003Pick

4 Nikolai Zherdev46 Dan Fritsche71 Dmitry Kosmachev

103 Kevin Jarman104 Philippe Dupuis138 Arsi Piispanen168 Marc Methot200 Alexander Guskov233 Mathieu Gravel283 Trevor Hendrikx

Ownership/Senior ManagementMajority Owner/Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John P. McConnellPresident/Alternate Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike PriestPresident, Hockey Operations/Alternate Governor . . . . . John DavidsonExecutive Staff – Business OperationsSenior Vice President/General Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg KirsteinSenior Vice President/Chief Revenue Officer . . . . . . . . . . Cameron ScholvinSenior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer . . . . . . . . . . T.J. LaMendolaVice President, Communications & Team Services. . . . . . Todd SharrockVice President, Community Relations/

Exec. Dir. CBJ Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathryn DobbsVice President, Digital Marketing & Media . . . . . . . . . . . Marc GregoryVice President, Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J.D. KershawVice President, Ticket Sales & Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe AndradeVice President, Corporate Partnerships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan ShirkHockey OperationsGeneral Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jarmo KekalainenAssistant General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill ZitoAssistant to the General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom BarkDirector of Player Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basil McRaeDirector of Hockey Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Josh FlynnDirector of High Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nelson AyotteHockey Operations Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fredrik ModinAssistant General Manager, Cleveland Monsters . . . . . . Blake GeoffrionDirector of Amateur Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ville SirenDirector of European Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Josef BoumedienneAssistant Director of Amateur Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris MorehouseAmateur Scouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Antonovich, Simon Barrette, Marshall Davidson, Greg Drechsel,

Derek Ginnell, Stephane Leblanc, Phil McRae, Rob Riley, Milan TichyPro Scouts . . . . . . . . . Peter Dineen, Bob Halkidis, John Hill, Doug MacDonald, Sam McMaster, Rich SutterScout / Pro Video Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Craig Hartsburg / Jim ViersAthletic Trainers, Head / Assistants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Vogt / Nates Goto, Chris StricklandEquipment Manager / Assistant Mgr. / Assistant . . . . . . . Tim LeRoy / Jamie Healy / Jason StypinskiExecutive Assistant, Hockey Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beth Carlisle EbrightCoaching StaffHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John TortorellaAssistant Coaches / Goaltending Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brad Larsen, Kenny McCudden, Brad Shaw / Ian ClarkStrength & Conditioning Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin CollinsVideo Assistant Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan SingletonDevelopment Coaches / Eur. Development Coach . . . . . Gregory Campbell, Chris Clark / Jarkko RuutuSkating Consultant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lee HarrisCorporate Development and Premium SeatingSenior Director of Partner Activation/Premium Service . . Becky CoffeyDirector of Corporate Partnerships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Craig SmithCorporate Partnership Account Executives . . . . . . . . . . . Justin Baldinger, Marc Gosselin, Sam Morgan,

Doug VinciPartnership Activation Specialists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samantha Hagan, Caleb Horsley, Molly Taylor,

Victoria KingPremium Seating Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trent GerhartPremium Seating Account Executive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morgan ObendorferPremium Seating Specialists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brenna Frattaroli, Paige ShepherdCommunications and Team ServicesDirector of Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen DavisManagers, Communications / Team Services . . . . . . . . . Glenn Odebralski / Julie GambleCommunity RelationsDirector of Fan Development & Community Programs . . Andee BoimanManagers, Mascot Services / CBJ Foundation . . . . . . . . . Jason Zumpano / Darla OwensManager, Fan Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joel SiegmanManager, Education & Community Partnerships . . . . . . . Michelle BrueggemanCommunity Relations & Foundation Coordinator . . . . . . Meredith BushGame Operations and Event PresentationExec. Producer & Senior Director of Event Presentation . . Derek DawleyManagers, Senior Event Presentation / Production . . . . . Lynn Truitt / Andy HookmanSenior Editor-Producer / Broadcast Engineer . . . . . . . . . . David Traube / Rick ShepherdProducer/Videographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tanner SmithMarketingDirector, Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim RileyManagers, Marketing / Advertising & Creative Services . . Ben Harrison / Jack LyttleGraphics, Senior Designer / Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason Duignan / Cassie GoodDigital Marketing & MediaDirector, Digital Marketing & Analytics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff EldersveldManager, CRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy FrenchCoordinators, Digital & Social Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allie Dosmann / Carson ReiderCoordinators, CRM / Digital Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Lynn Berilla / Adam CarroHuman Resources and LegalDirector, Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Becky MagawSenior Payroll Manager / Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christine Phipps / Karen AlbertStaff Counsel / Paralegal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pete Lovins / Ken ErneyHuman Resources Generalist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katherine SchuetteAdministrative Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heidi GibbsFinance and Information TechnologyDirector of Finance & Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe RudolfAccountants, Senior / Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zachary Kramer / Nora LudwigDirector of IT / Systems Analyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Connolly / Matthew DeStephenTechnical Support Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brad ZarnochAccounts Payable Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heather BenintendiTicket Sales and OperationsSenior Director, Ticket Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drew RibarchakDirectors, Ticket Ops / Service & Retention . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Metz / Kelly JonesManagers, Ticket Operations / Season Ticket Services . . . Kevin O’Malley / Carmelo MarzulloManagers, Inside Sales / Group Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Justin Dunn / Dani NellSeason Ticket Sales Execs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noah Heiber, Matthew Hogan, Joshua Latzko,

Jacob WelterGroup Event Specialists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leah Cover, Alexa Edwards, Grant Jamieson,

Matt Menard, Patrick Reilly, Malinda SmithSeason Ticket Account Specialists . . . . . . . . . Emily Auker, Maxwell Cohen, Cody Craig, Amanda Crandell,

Jared Crockett, Richard CrimshawCoordinators, Ticket Operations / Ticket Sales . . . . . . . . Stephen Humphries, Matt Kill / Kayla ConstantinoBroadcastingDirector of Broadcasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Russ MollohanFOX Sports Ohio Play-By-Play / Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Rimer / Jody ShelleyRadio Play-By-Play Announcer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob McElligottFOX Sports Ohio Hosts/Reporters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Davidge, Brian Giesenschlag, Dave Maetzold

Columbus Blue JacketsNationwide Arena200 W. Nationwide Blvd.Columbus, Ohio 43215Phone 614/246-4625FAX 614/246-4007www.BlueJackets.comCapacity: 18,144

Nationwide Arena

Jarmo KekalainenGeneral ManagerBorn: Tampere, Finland, July 3, 1966.

Jarmo Kekalainen was named the third general manager in Columbus Blue Jacketshistory on February 13, 2013. He joined Columbus after serving as the president andgeneral manager of Jokerit in the Finnish Elite League since 2010 and works closelywith Blue Jackets president of hockey operations John Davidson on allhockey-related matters involving the club. In Kekalainen's first full season with theclub in 2013-14, the Blue Jackets established new franchise highs with 43 wins and93 points. They broke those records with 50 wins and 108 points in 2016-17. Heowns a bachelor’s degree in management from Clarkson University and earned amaster’s in business marketing from the University of Tampere.Prior to his stint with Jokerit, Kekalainen spent eight seasons with the St. Louis Bluesfrom 2002 to 2010. He joined the Blues as director of amateur scouting and wasnamed assistant general manager as well in 2005. Kekalainen was involved in allfacets of hockey operations, including professional scouting efforts and overseeingthe club’s amateur scouting and draft preparations. During his eight years in St.Louis, the Blues drafted players such as David Backes, Roman Polak, David Perron,T.J. Oshie, Patrik Berglund and Alex Pietrangelo.Kekalainen was a member of the Ottawa Senators hockey operations departmentfrom 1995 to 2002 and served in a variety of roles with the club. He served asOttawa’s director of player personnel for three years and also oversaw the amateurdraft and the club’s scouting efforts in Europe. Among the players selected byOttawa during this time were Jason Spezza, Marian Hossa, Martin Havlat, AntoineVermette and Ray Emery. While working with the Senators, he also served asgeneral manager of HIFK Helsinki in the Finnish Elite League from 1995 to 1999 andled the club to the league championship in 1998.As a player, Kekalainen appeared in 55 career NHL games with the Senators andBoston Bruins during his career. He also played in the American Hockey League andhis native Finland before wrapping up his playing career with Vasteras IK in theSwedish Elite League in 1994-95. Before signing with the Bruins, Kekalainen playedtwo seasons at Clarkson University from 1987 to 1989. He was named to theEastern Collegiate Athletic Conference First All-Star Team after tallying 19 goals and25 assists for 44 points in 31 games during the 1988-89 season. He alsorepresented Finland at the 1986 World Junior Championship and the 1991 CanadaCup Tournament. He served as assistant general manager for Finland at the 2016World Cup of Hockey.

General Managers’ HistoryDoug MacLean, 2000-01 to 2006-07; Scott Howson, 2007-08 to 2011-12; ScottHowson and Jarmo Kekalainen, 2012-13; Jarmo Kekalainen, 2013-14 to date.

54 • DALLAS STARS, Draft Choices, Directory

Club Directory

ExecutivesOwner and Governor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R. Thomas GaglardiPresident, CEO and Alternate Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . James R. LitesExecutive Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer . . . . . . . Brad AlbertsExecutive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer . . . . . . Jason FarrisExecutive Assistant to the President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brittany McMullenHockey OperationsGeneral Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim NillSenior Advisor to the General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . Les JacksonAssistant General Manager/Texas Stars G.M. . . . . . . . . . Scott WhiteAssistant General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark JankoHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ken HitchcockAssistant Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stu Barnes / Curt Fraser / Rick WilsonGoaltending Coach / Video Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Reese / Kelly ForbesSkills Coach / Goaltending Development Coach . . . . . . . Stan Tugolukov / Jim BedardCoordinators, Player Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J.J. McQueen / Rich PeverleyDirector, Team Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason RademanDirectors, Amateur / European Scouting. . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe McDonnell / Kari TakkoHead Professional Scout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul McIntoshProfessional Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Craig Bonner, Alex Lepore, Danny O’BrienAmateur Scouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dennis Holland, Jiri Hrdina, Jimmy Johnston, David

Kolb, Mark Leach, Rickard Oquist, Buddy Powers,Borys Protsenko, Evgueni Tsybouk, Shane Turner

Athletic Trainers, Head / Associate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave Zeis / Craig LowryEquipment Manager / Asst. Mgr. / Assistant . . . . . . . . . . Steve Sumner / Dennis Soetaert / Ryan MartinStrength and Conditioning / Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brad Jellis / Daniel GarciaExecutive Assistant, Hockey Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lisa SmailMedical StaffHead Team Physician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. William J. RobertsonTeam Doctors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drs. Wayne Bowman, Kathy Coyner, Robert J.

Dimeff, Alexander Eastman, S. Marshal Isaacs,Jeffery M. Kenkel, Jeffrey C. Metzger, Shane Miller

Dentist / Neuropsychologist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Wayne Scott / Munro CullumPhysical Therapy / Chiropractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ross Quesry / Mary CollingsProduction and EntertainmentVice President, Brand Development & Broadcasting . . . . Dan StuchalPlay-By-Play / Analysts / Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Strader / Daryl Reaugh / Craig Ludwig /

Josh BogoradProducer / Director/Producer / Assoc. Director . . . . . . . . Mike Leary / Mark Vittorio / Doug FosterBroadcast Manager / Digital Content Manager . . . . . . . . John Sponsler / Cody EastwoodRadio Analysts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bruce LeVine, Owen NewkirkSr. Dir., Game Entertainment / Dir., Visual Effects . . . . . . Jason Danby / Jeff NealDirector, Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerry MirandaEditors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hunter Harrington, Kevin HarpDigital Content Director / Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Toates / Chandler SmithArt Director / Graphic Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chase Hargrove / Gabriella PinedaDirector, Event Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve PhillipsIce Girls Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christina SwansonManager, Promotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin HardeyCoordinators, Production / Mascot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shae Bryan / Wade SchappCommunicationsVice President, Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom HolyManagers, Media Relations / Corporate Comm. . . . . . . . Ben Fromstein / Joe CalvilloManager, Player Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christa MeliaTeam Photographers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glenn James, Tim Heitman, Brandon ColstonDallas Stars FoundationExecutive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grady RaskinDirector, Development of the Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . Brett DoughertyCoordinators, Foundation / Education / 50/50 Raffle. . . . Katherine Markland / Allie Helm / Cheryl SwainAssistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chelsea LivingstonCorporate PartnershipsVice President, Corporate Partnerships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grady RaskinDirectors, Corporate Partnerships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shay Butler, Christopher HartAccount Executives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Geoffrey Aultz, Jenifer GuerreroActivation Director / Managers / Coordinator . . . . . . . . . Lisa Wile / Caroline Morehead, Kimberly

Skrepcinski / Ann Marie HickeyBusiness DevelopmentDirectors, Business Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marty Turco, Chase SmithFinance and AdministrationChief Financial Officer / Senior Director, Finance. . . . . . . Toni May / Ruth HillManagers, Accounting / Accounts Payable . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Beener / Tina ForbesSr. Staff Accountant / Staff Accountants . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthew Lillestol / Maren Garcia, Lindsey PacatteAccounts Payable / Payroll Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . Joshua Webb / Jenny ThompsonLegal and Human ResourcesVice President and General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alana NewhookAssociate Legal Counsel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cara MartinHuman Resources Director / Generalist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lindsay Dowdy / Megan LippeCorporate OperationsVice President/Chief Information Officer. . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan DoggendorfTechnology Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alex Cheng, Jonathan Geremia, Jchon Paradise,

Zacchary PhiferBusiness Ops. Asst. / Archivist/Warehouse Coord.. . . . . . Jessica Nemergut / Jeremy RasmussenDirector, Facility Improvement / Facility Engineer . . . . . . Jerid Nemergut / Lee SavageFront Desk Receptionist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamie SilvaMarketingVice President, Sales and Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt BowmanDirector, Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trent MortonManager, Marketing and Brand Affiliate . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheryll GomezManagers, Digital & Social Media / Website . . . . . . . . . . Bryan Renahan / Colleen HamiltonAdministrator, Sales & Marketing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robbyn DoughertyAlumni AssociationDirector, Alumni Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob BassenTicket Sales and OperationsSenior Director, Ticket Sales & Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daniel VenegasDirector, New Business & Premium Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael MontgomeryDirector, Ticket Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mac AminDr Pepper StarCenters and ArenaVice President, Dr Pepper StarCenters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Damon BoettcherAssistant Vice President, Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aanya MontgomeryHockey Development Director / Coordinator . . . . . . . . . Dwight Mullins / Jesse FraserDirector, Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Copland

Dallas StarsOffice Address:2601 Avenue of the StarsFrisco, TX 75034Phone 214/387-5500FAX 214/387-5564Ticket Information 214/GO STARSwww.dallasstars.comCapacity: 18,532

American Airlines Center

Jim NillGeneral ManagerBorn: Hanna, AB, April 11, 1958.

Jim Nill was appointed general manager of the Dallas Stars on April 29, 2013. He isthe 11th General Manager in franchise history and the sixth since the team movedto Dallas. In his first season with the club in 2013-14, Dallas returned to the playoffsfor the first time since 2007-08. In 2015-16, the Stars had the second-best record inthe NHL with 109 points.Before coming to Dallas, Nill concluded his 15th season as assistant generalmanager of the Detroit Red Wings, and his 19th season overall as a member of themanagement team, in 2012-13. His responsibilities with Detroit included directingthe amateur scouting department and overseeing all selections at the annual NHLDraft, as well as managing the development of the organization’s prospects at boththe professional and amateur levels. During Nill’s tenure in Detroit, the Red Wingshad more wins than any other franchise in the NHL, won the Stanley Cup four times(1997, 1998, 2002 and 2008), the Presidents’ Trophy six times (1995, 1996, 2002,2004, 2006 and 2008), the Central Division title 12 times, and won seven regularseason Western Conference titles while never missing the playoffs. He was anintegral part of Detroit’s drafting of Pavel Datsyuk, Henrik Zetterberg, NiklasKronwall, Valtteri Filppula, Jimmy Howard and Johan Franzen. Nill was also generalmanager of Team Canada for the 2004 World Championship, winning a goldmedal.Nill joined the Red Wings’ front office in the summer of 1994 following threeseasons with the Ottawa Senators. Previously, Nill enjoyed a nine-season NHL careeras a right winger with the Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canucks, St. Louis Blues,Winnipeg Jets and Red Wings. He collected 58 goals, 87 assists and 854 penaltyminutes in 524 regular season games. Nill later went to Adirondack of the AmericanHockey League as a player/coach, retiring as a player after the 1990-91 season. Amember of the 1979-80 Canadian national and Olympic team, he was a fifth-roundpick of the St. Louis Blues (89th overall) in the 1978 NHL Draft.

General Managers’ History * – indicates Cal/Oak/Cle

*Rudy Pilous, until June 1967; Wren Blair, 1967-68 to 1973-74; *Bert Olmstead, 1967-68; *Frank Selke Jr.1968-69, 1969-70; *Frank Selke Jr., Bill Torrey and Fred Glover, 1970-71; *Garry Young, 1971-72; *GarryYoung and Fred Glover, 1972-73; *Fred Glover and Garry Young, 1973-74; Jack Gordon, 1974-75 to1976-77; *Bill McCreary Sr., 1974-75, 1975-76; *Bill McCreary Sr. and Harry Howell, 1976-77; Jack Gordonand Lou Nanne, 1977-78; *Harry Howell, 1977-78; Lou Nanne, 1978-79 to 1986-87; Lou Nanne and JackFerreira, 1987-88; Jack Ferreira, 1988-89, 1989-90; Bob Clarke, 1990-91, 1991-92; Bob Gainey, 1992-93 to2000-01; Bob Gainey and Doug Armstrong, 2001-02; Doug Armstrong, 2002-03 to 2006-07; DougArmstrong and Brett Hull/Les Jackson, 2007-08; Brett Hull/Les Jackson, 2008-09; Joe Nieuwendyk, 2009-10to 2012-13; Jim Nill, 2013-14 to date.

NHL Draft Selections 2017-2003Name in bold denotes played in NHL.

2017Pick

3 Miro Heiskanen26 Jake Oettinger39 Jason Robertson79 Lane Zablocki

101 Liam Hawel132 Jacob Peterson163 Brett Davis194 Dylan Ferguson

2016Pick

25 Riley Tufte90 Fredrik Karlstrom

116 Rhett Gardner128 Colton Point146 Nicholas Caamano176 Jakob Stenqvist

2015Pick

12 Denis Gurianov49 Roope Hintz

103 Chris Martenet133 Joseph Cecconi163 Markus Ruusu

2014Pick

14 Julius Honka45 Brett Pollock75 Alex Peters

105 Michael Prapavessis115 Brent Moran135 Miro Karjalainen154 Aaron Haydon165 John Nyberg195 Patrick Sanvido

2013Pick

10 Valeri Nichushkin29 Jason Dickinson40 Remi Elie54 Philippe Desrosiers68 Niklas Hansson

101 Nick Paul131 Cole Ully149 Matej Paulovic182 Aleksi Makela

2012Pick

13 Radek Faksa43 Ludwig Bystrom54 Mike Winther61 Devin Shore74 Esa Lindell

104 Gemel Smith134 Branden Troock144 Henri Kiviaho183 Dmitry Sinitsyn

2011Pick

14 Jamie Oleksiak44 Brett Ritchie

105 Emil Molin135 Troy Vance165 Matej Stransky195 Jyrki Jokipakka

2010Pick

11 Jack Campbell41 Patrik Nemeth77 Alexander Guptill

109 Alex Theriau131 John Klingberg

2009Pick

8 Scott Glennie38 Alex Chiasson69 Reilly Smith

129 Tomas Vincour159 Curtis McKenzie

2008Pick

59 Tyler Beskorowany89 Scott Winkler

149 Philip Larsen176 Matthew Tassone209 Mike Bergin

2007Pick

50 Nico Sacchetti64 Sergei Korostin

112 Colton Sceviour128 Austin Smith129 Jamie Benn136 Ondrej Roman149 Michael Neal172 Luke Gazdic

2006Pick

27 Ivan Vishnevskiy90 Aaron Snow

120 Richard Bachman138 David McIntyre150 Max Warn

2005Pick

28 Matt Niskanen33 James Neal71 Rich Clune75 Perttu Lindgren

146 Tom Wandell160 Matt Watkins223 Pat McGann

2004Pick

28 Mark Fistric34 Johan Fransson52 Raymond Sawada56 Nicklas Grossmann86 John Lammers

104 Fredrik Naslund183 Trevor Ludwig218 Sergei Kukushkin248 Lukas Vomela280 Matt McKnight

2003Pick

33 Loui Eriksson36 Vojtech Polak54 B.J. Crombeen99 Matt Nickerson

134 Alexander Naurov144 Eero Kilpelainen165 Gino Guyer185 Francis Wathier195 Drew Bagnall196 Elias Granath259 Niko Vainio

58 • DETROIT RED WINGS, Draft Choices, Directory


2017Pick

9 Michael Rasmussen38 Gustav Lindstrom71 Kasper Kotkansalo83 Zach Gallant88 Keith Petruzzelli

100 Malte Setkov131 Cole Fraser162 John Adams164 Reilly Webb193 Brady Gilmour

2016Pick

20 Dennis Cholowski46 Givani Smith53 Filip Hronek

107 Alfons Malmstrom137 Jordan Sambrook167 Filip Larsson197 Mattias Elfstrom

2015Pick

19 Evgeni Svechnikov73 Vili Saarijarvi

110 Joren Van Pottelberghe140 Chase Pearson170 Patrick Holway200 Adam Marsh

2014Pick

15 Dylan Larkin63 Dominic Turgeon

106 Christoffer Ehn136 Chase Perry166 Julius Vahatalo196 Axel Holmstrom201 Alexander Kadeykin

2013Pick

20 Anthony Mantha48 Zach Nastasiuk58 Tyler Bertuzzi79 Mattias Janmark

109 David Pope139 Mitchell Wheaton169 Marc McNulty199 Hampus Melen

2012Pick

49 Martin Frk80 Jake Paterson

110 Andreas Athanasiou140 Mike McKee170 James De Haas200 Rasmus Bodin

2011Pick

35 Tomas Jurco48 Xavier Ouellet55 Ryan Sproul85 Alan Quine

115 Marek Tvrdon145 Philippe Hudon146 Mattias Backman175 Richard Nedomlel205 Alexey Marchenko

2010Pick

21 Riley Sheahan51 Calle Jarnkrok81 Louis-Marc Aubry

111 Teemu Pulkkinen141 Petr Mrazek171 Brooks Macek201 Ben Marshall

2009Pick

32 Landon Ferraro60 Tomas Tatar75 Andrej Nestrasil90 Gleason Fournier

150 Nick Jensen180 Mitch Callahan210 Adam Almqvist

2008Pick

30 Tom McCollum91 Max Nicastro

121 Gustav Nyquist151 Julien Cayer181 Stephen Johnston211 Jesper Samuelsson

2007Pick

27 Brendan Smith88 Joakim Andersson

148 Randy Cameron178 Zack Torquato208 Bryan Rufenach

2006Pick

41 Cory Emmerton47 Shawn Matthias62 Dick Axelsson92 Daniel Larsson

182 Jan Mursak191 Nick Oslund212 Logan Pyett

2005Pick

19 Jakub Kindl42 Justin Abdelkader80 Christofer Lofberg

103 Mattias Ritola132 Darren Helm137 Johan Ryno151 Jeff May175 Juho Mielonen214 Bretton Stamler

2004Pick

97 Johan Franzen128 Evan McGrath151 Sergei Kolosov162 Tyler Haskins192 Anton Axelsson226 Steven Covington257 Gennady Stolyarov290 Nils Backstrom

2003Pick

64 Jimmy Howard132 Kyle Quincey164 Ryan Oulahen170 Andreas Sundin194 Stefan Blom226 Tomas Kollar258 Vladimir Kutny289 Mikael Johansson

Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Ilitch (1929-2017)Owner/Secretary-Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marian IlitchGovernor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christopher IlitchSenior Vice President/Alternate Governor . . . . . . . . Jim DevellanoExecutive Vice President/General Manager . . . . . . . Ken HollandAssistant General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan MartinAssistant to the General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kris DraperDirector of Player Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jiri FischerDirector of Player Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shawn HorcoffGroup President, Sports and Entertainment. . . . . . . Chris GrangerPresident and CEO, Olympia Entertainment/

Alternate Governor Red Wings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom WilsonVice President Olympia Entertainment/

General Counsel Red Wings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert E. CarrHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff BlashillAssistant Coaches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Torchetti, Doug Houda, Pat Ferschweiler,

Chris CheliosGoaltending Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff SalajkoAssistant Coach/Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adam NightingaleAssistant Video Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff WeintraubDirector of Pro Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark HowePro Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bruce Haralson, Archie Henderson, Kirk

Maltby, Glenn MerkoskyDirector of Amateur Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyler WrightChief Amateur Scout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff FinleyAmateur Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Dickson, Kelly Harper, Sam Lites,

Mario Marois, Mark Mullen, Len Quesnelle,Marty Stein

Director of European Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hakan AnderssonEuropean Scouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vladimir Havluj, Antonin Routa, Nikolai

VakourovVice President of Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul MacDonaldExecutive Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kim BrodieTeam Travel Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lisa WrightHead Equipment Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul BoyerAssistant Equipment Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Remejes, Brady MungerHead Athletic Therapist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Piet Van ZantAssistant Athletic Therapist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Russ BaumannTeam Masseurs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sergei Tchekmarev, Ainars TreigutsStrength and Conditioning Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike KadarDirector of Public Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Todd BeamCommunications Professionals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kyle Kujawa, Alex DiFilippoDirector of Community Relations

and DRW Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin BrownCommunity Relations Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anne BowlbyCommunity Relations Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . Merideth GokeyCommunity Relations Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rachael HilleDetroit Red Wings Foundation Coordinator. . . . . . . Kelsey RentnerMedical Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Donald WeaverTeam Physicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Anthony Colucci, Dr. Doug PlagensTeam Dentists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Jeffrey Boogren, Dr. Randy FreijTeam Photographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave ReginekRadio Announcers, 97.1 The Ticket . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ken Kal, Paul WoodsTelevision Announcers, FOX Sports Detroit . . . . . . . Ken Daniels, Mickey Redmond

Detroit Red WingsLittle Caesars Arena2645 Woodward AvenueDetroit, MI 48201Phone 313/471-7000FAX PR: 313/567-0296Media Hotline: 313/471-7599www.detroitredwings.comCapacity: TBD

Little Caesars Arena

Ken HollandExecutive Vice President and General ManagerBorn: Vernon, BC, November 10, 1955.

Ken Holland has served in the Red Wings front office since 1985, and has been theclub’s general manager since July 18, 1997 after serving three seasons as the club'sassistant general manager. He has established himself as one of the most innovativeand aggressive GMs in the National Hockey League. Detroit’s Stanley Cup victory in2008 marked the team’s third championship under his leadership and he has a goldmedal as part of the management group for Team Canada at the 2014 Sochi WinterOlympics. The Red Wings made the playoffs for 25 consecutive seasons from1990-91 through 2015-16.Holland oversees all aspects of hockey operations including all matters relating toplayer personnel, development, contract negotiations and player movements,though he now takes a less prominent role in the NHL draft than he did during hisseven years as the club’s director of amateur scouting.At the conclusion of his playing days as a goaltender, spending most of his procareer at the American Hockey League level, Holland began his off-ice career in1985 as a western Canada scout followed by five years as an amateur scoutingdirector before promotions led to his current position as general manager.A native of Vernon, British Columbia, Holland played in the junior ranks forMedicine Hat (WHL) in 1974-75. He was Toronto’s 13th pick (188th overall) in the1975 NHL Draft but never saw action with the Maple Leafs. Holland twice signedwith NHL teams as a free agent — in 1980 with Hartford and 1983 with Detroit. Hespent most of his pro career with AHL clubs in Binghamton and Springfield, alongwith Adirondack, but did appear in four NHL games, making his debut with Hartfordin 1980-81 and playing three contests for Detroit in 1983-84.

General Managers’ HistoryArt Duncan, 1926-27; Jack Adams, 1927-28 to 1961-62; Sid Abel, 1962-63 to1969-70; Sid Abel and Ned Harkness, 1970-71; Ned Harkness, 1971-72, 1972-73;Ned Harkness and Jimmy Skinner, 1973-74; Alex Delvecchio, 1974-75, 1975-76;Alex Delvecchio and Ted Lindsay, 1976-77; Ted Lindsay, 1977-78 to 1979-80; JimmySkinner, 1980-81, 1981-82; Jim Devellano, 1982-83 to 1989-90; Bryan Murray,1990-91 to 1993-94; Jim Devellano (Senior Vice President/Hockey), 1994-95 to1996-97; Ken Holland, 1997-98 to date.

Captains’ HistoryArt Duncan, 1926-27; Reg Noble, 1927-28 to 1929-30; George Hay, 1930-31;Carson Cooper, 1931-32; Larry Aurie, 1932-33; Herbie Lewis, 1933-34; EbbieGoodfellow, 1934-35; Doug Young, 1935-36 to 1937-38; Ebbie Goodfellow,1938-39 to 1940-41; Ebbie Goodfellow and Syd Howe, 1941-42; Sid Abel,1942-43; Mud Bruneteau, Flash Hollett, 1943-44; Flash Hollett, 1944-45; FlashHollett and Sid Abel, 1945-46; Sid Abel, 1946-47 to 1951-52; Ted Lindsay, 1952-53to 1955-56; Red Kelly, 1956-57, 1957-58; Gordie Howe, 1958-59 to 1961-62; AlexDelvecchio, 1962-63 to 1972-73; Alex Delvecchio, Nick Libett, Red Berenson, GaryBergman, Ted Harris, Mickey Redmond and Larry Johnston, 1973-74; MarcelDionne, 1974-75; Danny Grant and Terry Harper, 1975-76; Danny Grant and DennisPolonich, 1976-77; Dan Maloney and Dennis Hextall, 1977-78; Dennis Hextall, NickLibett and Paul Woods, 1978-79; Dale McCourt, 1979-80; Errol Thompson and ReedLarson, 1980-81; Reed Larson, 1981-82; Danny Gare, 1982-83 to 1985-86; SteveYzerman, 1986-87 to 2005-06; Nicklas Lidstrom, 2006-07 to 2011-12; HenrikZetterberg, 2012-13 to date.

Coaching HistoryArt Duncan and Duke Keats, 1926-27; Jack Adams, 1927-28 to 1946-47; TommyIvan, 1947-48 to 1953-54; Jimmy Skinner, 1954-55 to 1956-57; Jimmy Skinner andSid Abel, 1957-58; Sid Abel, 1958-59 to 1967-68; Bill Gadsby, 1968-69; Bill Gadsbyand Sid Abel, 1969-70; Ned Harkness and Doug Barkley, 1970-71; Doug Barkleyand Johnny Wilson, 1971-72; Johnny Wilson, 1972-73; Ted Garvin and AlexDelvecchio, 1973-74; Alex Delvecchio, 1974-75; Doug Barkley and Alex Delvecchio,1975-76; Alex Delvecchio and Larry Wilson, 1976-77; Bobby Kromm, 1977-78,1978-79; Bobby Kromm and Ted Lindsay, 1979-80; Ted Lindsay and Wayne Maxner,1980-81; Wayne Maxner and Billy Dea, 1981-82; Nick Polano, 1982-83 to 1984-85;Harry Neale and Brad Park, 1985-86; Jacques Demers, 1986-87 to 1989-90; BryanMurray, 1990-91 to 1992-93; Scotty Bowman, 1993-94 to 1997-98; Dave Lewis,Barry Smith (co-coaches) and Scotty Bowman, 1998-99; Scotty Bowman, 1999-2000to 2001-02; Dave Lewis, 2002-03 to 2004-05; Mike Babcock, 2005-06 to 2014-15;Jeff Blashill, 2015-16 to date.

62 • EDMONTON OILERS, Draft Choices, Directory


2017Pick

22 Kailer Yamamoto78 Stuart Skinner84 Dmitri Samorukov

115 Ostap Safin146 Kirill Maximov177 Skyler Brind’Amour208 Philip Kemp

2016Pick

4 Jesse Puljujarvi32 Tyler Benson63 Markus Niemelainen84 Matthew Cairns91 Filip Berglund

123 Dylan Wells149 Graham McPhee153 Aapeli Rasanen183 Vincent Desharnais

2015Pick

1 Connor McDavid117 Caleb Jones124 Ethan Bear154 John Marino208 Miroslav Svoboda209 Ziyat Paigin

2014Pick

3 Leon Draisaitl91 William Lagesson

111 Zach Nagelvoort130 Liam Coughlin153 Tyler Vesel183 Keven Bouchard

2013Pick

7 Darnell Nurse56 Marc-Olivier Roy83 Bogdan Yakimov88 Anton Slepyshev94 Jackson Houck96 Kyle Platzer

113 Aidan Muir128 Evan Campbell158 Ben Betker188 Gregory Chase

2012Pick

1 Nail Yakupov32 Mitchell Moroz63 Jujhar Khaira91 Daniil Zharkov93 Erik Gustafsson

123 Joey Laleggia153 John McCarron

2011Pick

1 Ryan Nugent-Hopkins19 Oscar Klefbom31 David Musil62 Samu Perhonen74 Travis Ewanyk92 Dillon Simpson

114 Tobias Rieder122 Martin Gernat182 Frans Tuohimaa

2010Pick

1 Taylor Hall31 Tyler Pitlick46 Martin Marincin48 Curtis Hamilton61 Ryan Martindale91 Jeremie Blain

121 Tyler Bunz162 Brandon Davidson166 Drew Czerwonka181 Kristians Pelss202 Kellen Jones

2009Pick

10 Magnus Paajarvi40 Anton Lander71 Troy Hesketh82 Cameron Abney99 Kyle Bigos

101 Toni Rajala133 Olivier Roy

2008Pick

22 Jordan Eberle103 Johan Motin133 Philippe Cornet163 Teemu Hartikainen193 Jordan Bendfeld

2007Pick

6 Sam Gagner15 Alex Plante21 Riley Nash97 Linus Omark

127 Milan Kytnar157 William Quist

2006Pick

45 Jeff Petry75 Theo Peckham

133 Bryan Pitton140 Cody Wild170 Alexander Bumagin

2005Pick

25 Andrew Cogliano36 Taylor Chorney81 Danny Syvret86 Robby Dee97 Chris VandeVelde

120 Viacheslav Trukhno157 Fredrik Pettersson220 Matthew Glasser

2004Pick

14 Devan Dubnyk25 Rob Schremp44 Roman Tesliuk57 Geoff Paukovich

112 Liam Reddox146 Bryan Young177 Max Gordichuk208 Stephane Goulet242 Tyler Spurgeon274 Bjorn Bjurling

2003Pick

22 Marc Pouliot51 Colin McDonald68 Jean-Francois Jacques72 Mikhail Zhukov94 Zack Stortini

147 Kalle Olsson154 David Rohlfs184 Dragan Umicevic214 Kyle Brodziak215 Mathieu Roy248 Josef Hrabal278 Troy Bodie

ExecutiveOwner & Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daryl A. KatzChief Executive Officer & Vice Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob NicholsonVice Chairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wayne Gretzky, Kevin LoweEVP Corporate Strategy & Business Development . . Darryl BoessenkoolEVP of Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stew MacDonaldEVP of KGRE & OEG Special Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob BlackEVP of Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason QuilleyEVP of Rogers Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan DarringtonExecutive Assistants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amanda Bacon, Salli BrunoHockey OperationsPresident of Hockey Operations & General Manager. . Peter ChiarelliSenior Vice President, Hockey Operations . . . . . . . . Craig MacTavishAssistant General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith GretzkyVPs, Player Development / Player Personnel . . . . . . . Scott Howson / Duane SutterHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Todd McLellanAssistant Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ian Herbers, Jim Johnson, Jay WoodcroftGoalie Coach / Assistant Goalie Coach . . . . . . . . . . Dustin Schwartz / Sylvain RodrigueSkating Coach / Video Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Pelletier / Jeremy CoupalSenior Director, Player Development . . . . . . . . . . . . Rick CarriereSenior Director, Hockey Communications

& Media Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JJ HebertDirectors, High Performance / Player Personnel . . . . Simon Bennett / Bob GreenDirector, Cap Compliance & Asst. to

President Hockey Ops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill ScottDirector, Research, Analysis &

Software Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sean DraperManager of Team Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patrick GarlandManager, Hockey Communications and Research . . Andre BrinManager, Hockey Communications and

Media Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shawn MayManager, Hockey Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Justin MaheSenior Coordinator, Medical Services . . . . . . . . . . . Ken LoweSenior Coordinator, Video Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian RossCoordinator, Player Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shaun MaheMedical and Training StaffHead Athletic Therapist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TD ForssHead Equipment Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff LangAssistant Medical Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris DavieAssistant Equipment Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brad HarrisonMassage Therapist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephen LinesHead Strength and Conditioning Coach . . . . . . . . . Chad DrummondAssistant Strength and Conditioning Coach . . . . . . Joel SchneiderAssistant Equipment Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shane OlmstedAssistant Athletic Therapist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan WilliamsFamily Liaison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jill MetzDressing Room Attendant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joey MossMarketingSenior Vice President, Marketing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff HarropVice President, Content. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael BobroffSenior Advisor, OEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don MetzDirectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marc Ciampa, Dan Cote-Rosen, Ryan Frankson,

Rich Meyers, Christine McAnally, Bryce YorkSenior Manager, Fan Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brad EllardManagers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PJ Aucoin, Andrew Baer, Jessica Bromley,

Avery Hardy, James McCurdy, Jeff Nash,Chris Schultz, Barrie Stafford, Heather Weigum

Reporter, EdmontonOilers.com and Oilers TV . . . . . Tom GazzolaOilers Head Writer / Senior Producer . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Wescott / Gord RedelProducers, Oilers Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blaine Sayers, Ryan HrycunCoordinator, Oilers Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kassidy CollinsCoordinators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sean Adams, Derek Fullerton, Paul Gazzola,

Jessica Kent, Sabrina Licata, Cait MacPhail, KarliPaterson, Emily Pavelich, Dylan Retz, Meg Tilley

Creative Design, Lead / Intermediate . . . . . . . . . . . . Joey Angeles / Cristoval CastillonMotion Graphics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dion Coursen, Jeremy WebbLibrarian / Archivist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lorraine CousineauBroadcastPlay by Play / Color Commentator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack Michaels / Bob StaufferCorporate SalesVice President, Corporate Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve ViolettaSenior Directors, Corporate Partnerships . . . . . . . . . J.F. Amyot, Lisa Munro, Abe HajarSenior Director, Corporate Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brad BissonetteDirector, Partnership Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brent FrewDirector, Digital and Media Sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brennan WattsManager, Corporate Partnerships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erik HapkeTicketing Sales and ServiceGroup Director, Ticket Services and Operations . . . . Jody YoungDirectors, Ticket Sales and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jared Ginsburg, Bob Haromy, Mathew Johnson,

Gavin MortonSupervisor, Ticket Event Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brienne PattonManagers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keenyn Bijou, Jessica Hanlon, Dianne Haydey,

Derek Perchaluk, Melissa Smart, Daniel TroianiOperationsSenior VP / Manager, Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stu Ballantyne / Gilbert Da SilvaSenior Vice President, Enterprise Security

and Risk Mgmt.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin GalvinVice President, Corp. Communications

& Govt. Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim ShiptonVice President, Operations & Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . Tom CornwallVice President & G.M. / Asst. G.M., Rogers Place. . . Susan Darrington / Michael McFaulVice President, Information Technology. . . . . . . . . . Kevin FlemmingVice President, Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adam BarrieAssistant G.M., Guest Experience & Events . . . . . . . Steinunn ParsonsSenior Legal Counsels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keely Brown, Imran HussainlyExecutive Director, EOCF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Natalie MincklerDirector, Business Intelligence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharon Lyseng

Edmonton Oilers300, 10214-104 Avenue NWEdmonton, Alberta T5J 0H6Phone 780/414-GOAL(4625)Press Box 780/409-3780Media Lounge 780/409-3778FAX 780/409-5890www.edmontonoilers.comCapacity: 18,550

Rogers Place

Peter ChiarelliPresident of Hockey Operations and General ManagerBorn: Nepean, ON, August 5, 1964.

Peter Chiarelli was appointed president of hockey operations and general manageron April 24, 2015. He reports to CEO Bob Nicholson, and is responsible for allaspects of hockey operations. Shortly after Chiarelli came on board, Edmonton wonthe 2015 NHL Draft Lottery and made Connor McDavid the number-one pick. In2016-17, the Oilers returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2005-06 andtopped 100 points for the first time since 1986-87.Before coming to Edmonton, Chiarelli served as the general manager of the BostonBruins for eight seasons. He guided the Bruins to the Stanley Cup Final twice duringhis tenure in Boston, including winning the Stanley Cup in 2011. Chiarelli has alsoserved as a member of the management group for Hockey Canada’s national men’steam, including the 2014 Winter Olympics and the 2013 Men’s WorldChampionships. He was general manager of Team North America at the 2016World Cup of Hockey.Chiarelli graduated from Harvard University with an Economics degree in 1987 andhe played for the Harvard men’s hockey team from 1983 to 1987. He began hiscareer in hockey after graduating with a law degree from the University of Ottawaand was hired as the director of legal relations for the Ottawa Senators in 2000. In2004, Chiarelli was promoted to assistant general manager of the Senators and heserved in that role until being hired by the Boston Bruins in 2006.

General Managers’ HistoryLarry Gordon, 1979-80; Glen Sather, 1980-81 to 1999-2000; Kevin Lowe, 2000-01to 2007-08; Steve Tambellini, 2008-09 to 2011-12; Steve Tambellini and CraigMacTavish, 2012-13; Craig MacTavish, 2013-14, 2014-15; Peter Chiarelli, 2015-16to date.

66 • FLORIDA PANTHERS, Draft Choices, Directory


2017Pick

10 Owen Tippett40 Aleksi Heponiemi66 Maxwell Gildon

133 Tyler Inamoto184 Sebastian Repo

2016Pick

23 Henrik Borgstrom38 Adam Mascherin89 Linus Nassen94 Jonathan Ang

114 Riley Stillman175 Maxim Mamin195 Benjamin Finkelstein

2015Pick

11 Lawson Crouse77 Sam Montembeault88 Thomas Schemitsch

102 Denis Malgin132 Karch Bachman162 Chris Wilkie192 Patrick Shea206 Ryan Bednard

2014Pick

1 Aaron Ekblad32 Jayce Hawryluk65 Juho Lammikko92 Joe Wegwerth

143 Miguel Fidler182 Hugo Fagerblom

2013Pick

2 Aleksander Barkov31 Ian McCoshen92 Evan Cowley97 Michael Downing98 Matt Buckles

122 Christopher Clapperton152 Josh Brown206 MacKenzie Weegar

2012Pick

23 Michael Matheson84 Steven Hodges

114 Alexander Delnov174 Francis Beauvillier194 Jonatan Nielsen

2011Pick

3 Jonathan Huberdeau33 Rocco Grimaldi59 Rasmus Bengtsson64 Vincent Trocheck76 Logan Shaw87 Jonathan Racine91 Kyle Rau

124 Yaroslav Kosov154 Eddie Wittchow184 Iiro Pakarinen

2010Pick

3 Erik Gudbranson19 Nick Bjugstad25 Quinton Howden33 John McFarland36 Alex Petrovic50 Connor Brickley69 Joe Basaraba92 Sam Brittain93 Ben Gallacher99 Joonas Donskoi

123 Zach Hyman153 Corey Durocher183 Ronald Boyd

2009Pick

14 Dmitry Kulikov44 Drew Shore67 Josh Birkholz

107 Garrett Wilson135 Corban Knight138 Wade Megan165 Scott Timmins

2008Pick

31 Jacob Markstrom46 Colby Robak80 Adam Comrie

100 A.J. Jenks190 Matt Bartkowski

2007Pick

10 Keaton Ellerby40 Michal Repik71 Evgeni Dadonov

101 Matt Rust131 John Lee181 Corey Syvret191 Ryan Watson202 Sergei Gayduchenko

2006Pick

10 Michael Frolik73 Brady Calla

103 Michael Caruso116 Derrick Lapoint155 Peter Aston193 Marc Cheverie

2005Pick

20 Kenndal McArdle32 Tyler Plante90 Dan Collins93 Olivier Legault

104 Matt Duffy161 Brian Foster164 Roman Derlyuk224 Zach Bearson

2004Pick

7 Rostislav Olesz37 David Shantz53 David Booth

105 Evan Schafer152 Bret Nasby267 Spencer Dillon283 Luke Beaverson

2003Pick

3 Nathan Horton25 Anthony Stewart38 Kamil Kreps55 Stefan Meyer

105 Martin Lojek124 James Pemberton141 Dan Travis162 Martin Tuma171 Denis Stasyuk223 Dany Roussin234 Petr Kadlec264 John Hecimovic265 Tanner Glass

Florida PanthersBB&T CenterOne Panther ParkwaySunrise, FL 33323Phone 954/835-7000FAX 954/835-7700www.floridapanthers.comTwitter @FlaPanthersCapacity: 19,250

BB&T Center

OwnershipChairman, Owner & Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vincent J. ViolaExecutiveVice Chairman, Partner & Alternate Governor . . . . . Douglas A. CifuExecutive Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter LuukkoPresident & CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthew CaldwellPresident of Hockey Operations & General Manager. . Dale TallonAsst. General Manager, GM of Springfield (AHL). . . Eric JoyceSenior Advisor to the President of Hockey Operations. . Chris ProngerSpecial Advisor to the GM/Alternate Governor . . . . William TorreySpecial Advisor to the General Manager . . . . . . . . . Tom RoweChief of Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sean McCaffreyExecutive Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlie TuranoExecutive Vice President, Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim WillitsChief Financial Officer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy PerryChief Technology Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John SpadeVice President, Hockey Ops and Special Projects . . . Travis ViolaVice President, Broadcasting and Panthers Alumni. . Randy MollerVice President, Event Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin GroveVice President, Human Resources/Payroll . . . . . . . . . Lane MillerVice President, Communications & Public Relations . . Thomas DranceVice President, Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Genya AdessoVice President, Finance/Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott LevineVice President, Event Ops. & Security. . . . . . . . . . . . Tom EmbreyExecutive Director, Florida Panthers Foundation. . . . Lauren SimoneGeneral Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ed WildermuthExecutive Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lindsay BohlenHockey OperationsSr. Advisor to the President, Hockey Ops. . . . . . . . . Chris ProngerDirector, Player Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bryan McCabeDirector, Hockey Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Braden BirchDirector, Hockey Analytics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian MacDonaldTeam Services Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stiles BurrScouting StaffHead Pro Scout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Al TuerSpecial Advisor to Ownership/Pro Scout . . . . . . . . . Peter MahovlichPro Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Neil Little, Richard PollockDirector, Amateur Scouting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason Bukala,Amateur Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fred Bandel, Wes Clark, Mike Fairman,

Rhys Jessop, Bill RyanDirector, European Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jari KekalainenEuropean Scouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vadim Podrezov, Patrik HallProspect Consultant Specialists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cam Lawrence, Josh WeissbockCoaching StaffHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob BoughnerAssociate Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack CapuanoAssistant Coaches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul McFarland, Ben Cooper (video)Goaltending Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robb TallasStrength & Conditioning Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tommy PowersTraining StaffHead Athletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave DiNapoliAssistant Athletic Trainer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tommy AlvaDirector of Sports Science/Physical Therapist . . . . . . Tim WittenauerHead Equipment Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Teddy RichardsEquipment Assistants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Godin, Dakota King, Thomas AndersonPublic Relations and CommunicationsDirector, Communications & Digital Media . . . . . . . Adelyn BiedenbachMedia Relations Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike LewisPublic Relations Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chrissy ParenteBroadcastingTelevision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FOX Sports FloridaRadio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Florida Panthers Radio NetworkTV Play-By-Play / Color Analyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Goldstein / Denis PotvinTelevision Analyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Randy MollerRadio Play-By-Play / Color Analyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doug Plagens / Bill Lindsay

Selected with the 64th pick in the 2011 NHL Draft, Vincent Trocheckled the Panthers with 54 points in 2016-17.

70 • LOS ANGELES KINGS, Draft Choices, Directory


2017Pick

11 Gabriel Vilardi41 Jaret Anderson-Dolan72 Matt Villalta

103 Michael Anderson118 Markus Phillips134 Cole Hults138 Drake Rymsha

2016Pick

51 Kale Clague112 Jacob Moverare142 Mikey Eyssimont202 Jacob Friend

2015Pick

43 Erik Cernak74 Alexander Dergachev99 Austin Wagner

134 Matt Schmalz187 Chaz Reddekopp194 Matt Roy

2014Pick

29 Adrian Kempe50 Roland McKeown60 Alex Lintuniemi90 Mike Amadio

120 Steven Johnson150 Alec Dillon157 Jake Marchment180 Matthew Mistele209 Spencer Watson210 Jacob Middleton

2013Pick

37 Valentin Zykov103 Justin Auger118 Hudson Fasching146 Patrik Bartosak148 Jonny Brodzinski178 Zachary Leslie191 Dominik Kubalik

2012Pick

30 Tanner Pearson121 Nikolay Prokhorkin151 Colin Miller171 Tomas Hyka181 Paul Ladue211 Nick Ebert

2011Pick

49 Christopher Gibson80 Andy Andreoff82 Nick Shore

110 Michael Mersch140 Joel Lowry200 Michael Schumacher

2010Pick

15 Derek Forbort47 Tyler Toffoli70 Jordan Weal

148 Kevin Gravel158 Maxim Kitsyn

2009Pick

5 Brayden Schenn35 Kyle Clifford84 Nicolas Deslauriers95 Jean-Francois Berube96 Linden Vey

126 David Kolomatis156 Michael Pelech179 Brandon Kozun186 Jordan Nolan198 Nic Dowd

2008Pick

2 Drew Doughty13 Colten Teubert32 Slava Voynov63 Robert Czarnik74 Andrew Campbell88 Geordie Wudrick

123 Andrei Loktionov153 Justin Azevedo183 Garrett Roe

2007Pick

4 Thomas Hickey52 Oscar Moller61 Wayne Simmonds82 Bryan Cameron95 Alec Martinez

109 Dwight King124 Linden Rowat137 Joshua Turnbull184 Josh Kidd188 Matt Fillier

2006Pick

11 Jonathan Bernier17 Trevor Lewis48 Joe Ryan74 Jeff Zatkoff86 Bud Holloway

114 Niclas Andersen134 David Meckler144 Martin Nolet164 Constantin Braun

2005Pick

11 Anze Kopitar50 Dany Roussin60 T.J. Fast72 Jonathan Quick

139 Patrik Hersley184 Ryan McGinnis206 Josh Meyers226 John Seymour

2004Pick

11 Lauri Tukonen95 Paul Baier

110 Ned Lukacevic143 Eric Neilson174 Scott Parse205 Mike Curry221 Daniel Taylor238 Yutaka Fukufuji264 Valtteri Tenkanen

2003Pick

13 Dustin Brown26 Brian Boyle27 Jeff Tambellini44 Konstantin Pushkarev82 Ryan Munce

152 Brady Murray174 Esa Pirnes231 Matt Zaba244 Mike Sullivan274 Marty Guerin

Los Angeles KingsSTAPLES Center1111 South Figueroa StreetLos Angeles, CA 90015Phone 213/742-7100GM FAX 310/535-4525www.lakings.comCapacity: 18,230

STAPLES Center

OwnershipOwner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Philip F. AnschutzOwner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edward P. Roski, Jr.Alternate Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan BeckermanExecutive Assistant to the Alternate Governor . . . . . Tanya BriceKings ExecutivePresident, Alt. Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luc RobitailleChief Operating Officer, Alternate Governor . . . . . . Kelly CheesemanExecutive Assistant, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kehly SloaneManager, Hockey Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eva BassettExecutive Assistant, Chief Operating Officer . . . . . . Alicia BrionesSenior Office Administrator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kiki OldaniHockey OperationsVice President and General Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . Rob BlakeExec. V.P./Hockey Ops and Legal Affairs . . . . . . . . . Jeff SolomonAssistant General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael FutaSenior Advisor to the GM/Development . . . . . . . . . Mike O’ConnellSr. Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack FerreiraCoachesHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John StevensAssistant Coaches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave Lowry, Don Nachbaur, Pierre TurgeonGoaltending Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill RanfordVideo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samson Lee, Brooks BertschPlayer DevelopmentDirector of Player Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nelson EmersonPlayer Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike DonnellyPlayer Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glen MurrayPlayer Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sean O’DonnellGoaltender Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dusty ImooPlayer Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brantt MyhresPlayer Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jarret StollTraining Staff – MedicalHead Athletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris KingsleyAssistant Athletic Trainer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Myles HirayamaHead Strength and Conditioning Coach . . . . . . . . . Matt PriceAssistant Strength and Conditioning Coach . . . . . . Trent FreyMassage Therapist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nathan SchmitTraining Staff – EquipmentHead Equipment Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Darren GrangerEquipment Assistant Managers / Assistant. . . . . . . . Dana Bryson, Joe Alexander / Bobby HalfacreMedicalTeam Physician / Internist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Ronald Kvitne / Dr. Michael MellmanTeam Dentist / Opthalmologist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Ken Ochi / Dr. Jane SemelScouts/Hockey OperationsScouting Operations Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lee CallansSenior Pro Scout / Pro Scout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rob Laird / Mark Osborne, David TorrieScouting Directors, Amateur / Europe . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Yannetti / Christian RuuttuAmateur Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Niklas Andersson, Chris Byrne, Bryan Denny,

Denis Fugere, Tony Gasparini, Brent McEwen,Jussi-Kari Koskinen, Ted Belisle

Communications and ContentSenior VP, Communications and Broadcasting . . . . Michael AltieriSenior Director, Communications and Heritage . . . . Jeff MoellerDirector, Communications and Media Services . . . . Mike KalinowskiManager, Communications and Media Services. . . . Eddie FischermannBeat Reporter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jon RosenBroadcastersTV Station / Play-by-Play / Analyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FOX Sports West / Alex Faust / Jim FoxRadio Flagship / Play-by-Play / Analyst . . . . . . . . . . . KABC 790 / Nick Nickson / Daryl Evans

General Managers’ HistoryLarry Regan, 1967-68 to 1972-73; Larry Regan and Jake Milford, 1973-74; JakeMilford, 1974-75 to 1976-77; George Maguire, 1977-78 to 1982-83; GeorgeMaguire and Rogie Vachon, 1983-84; Rogie Vachon, 1984-85 to 1991-92; NickBeverley, 1992-93, 1993-94; Sam McMaster, 1994-95 to 1996-97; Dave Taylor,1997-98 to 2005-06; Dean Lombardi, 2006-07 to 2016-17; Rob Blake, 2017-18.

Rob BlakeVice President and General ManagerBorn: Simcoe, ON, December 10, 1969.

Rob Blake was named vice president and general manager of the Los Angeles Kingson April 10, 2017, making him responsible for all day-to-day hockey operations forthe organization. Blake, who is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, becomes theninth general manager in team history. He had been named vice president/assistantgeneral manager in 2013 and held that position for four seasons. Prior to that, Blakeworked in the National Hockey League’s player safety department for three years.During his time as an executive with the Kings, Blake has also served as the generalmanager of the team’s primary minor league affiliate, the Ontario Reign of theAmerican Hockey League. (That franchise won the Calder Cup Championship in2015). In addition, Blake served as general manager of Canada’s national men’steam for the 2014 World Championship, and he worked on the management stafffor Team Canada’s winning entry at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.Selected by Los Angeles in the fourth round (70th overall) of the 1988 NHL Draft,Blake spent 20 seasons as an NHL player, including 14 with the Kings. He took overas the Kings’ captain from Wayne Gretzky in 1996 and wore the ‘C’ until he wastraded to the Colorado Avalanche in 2001. Blake recorded 777 points (240 goals,537 assists) during his career and won the Stanley Cup with Colorado in 2001. Hewas in his front office role with the Kings when Los Angeles won the Stanley Cup in2014, and he had his jersey retired by the Kings in 2015.

74 • MINNESOTA WILD, Draft Choices, Directory


2017Pick

85 Ivan Lodnia97 Mason Shaw

116 Bryce Misley147 Jacob Golden178 Andrei Svetlakov209 Nick Swaney

2016Pick

15 Luke Kunin106 Brandon Duhaime196 Dmitri Sokolov204 Brayden Chizen

2015Pick

20 Joel Eriksson Ek50 Jordan Greenway

111 Ales Stezka135 Kirill Kaprizov171 Nicholas Boka201 Gustav Bouramman204 Jack Sadek

2014Pick

18 Alex Tuch80 Louis Belpedio

109 Kaapo Kahkonen139 Tanner Faith160 Pontus Sjalin167 Chase Lang169 Reid Duke199 Pavel Jenys

2013Pick

46 Gustav Olofsson81 Kurtis Gabriel

107 Dylan Labbe137 Carson Soucy167 Avery Peterson197 Nolan De Jong200 Alexandre Belanger

2012Pick

7 Matt Dumba46 Raphael Bussieres68 John Draeger98 Adam Gilmour

128 Daniel Gunnarsson158 Christoph Bertschy188 Louis Nanne

2011Pick

10 Jonas Brodin28 Zack Phillips60 Mario Lucia

131 Nick Seeler161 Steve Michalek191 Tyler Graovac

2010Pick

9 Mikael Granlund39 Brett Bulmer56 Johan Larsson59 Jason Zucker

159 Johan Gustafsson189 Dylen McKinlay

2009Pick

16 Nick Leddy77 Matt Hackett

103 Kris Foucault116 Alex Fallstrom161 Darcy Kuemper163 Jere Sallinen182 Erik Haula193 Anthony Hamburg

2008Pick

23 Tyler Cuma55 Marco Scandella

115 Sean Lorenz145 Eero Elo

2007Pick

16 Colton Gillies110 Justin Falk140 Cody Almond170 Harri Ilvonen200 Carson McMillan

2006Pick

9 James Sheppard40 Ondrej Fiala72 Cal Clutterbuck

102 Kyle Medvec132 Niko Hovinen162 Julian Walker192 Chris Hickey

2005Pick

4 Benoit Pouliot57 Matt Kassian65 Kristofer Westblom

110 Kyle Bailey122 Morten Madsen129 Anthony Aiello199 Riley Emmerson

2004Pick

12 A.J. Thelen42 Roman Voloshenko78 Peter Olvecky79 Clayton Stoner

111 Ryan Jones114 Patrick Bordeleau117 Julien Sprunger161 Jean-Claude Sawyer175 Aaron Boogaard195 Jean-Michel Rizk206 Anton Khudobin272 Kyle Wilson

2003Pick

20 Brent Burns56 Patrick O’Sullivan78 Danny Irmen

157 Marcin Kolusz187 Miroslav Kopriva207 Georgy Misharin219 Adam Courchaine251 Mathieu Melanson281 Jean-Michel Bolduc

Board MembersCraig Leipold (Owner/Governor), Kyle Leipold, Quinn Martin, Mark Pacchini and Jac Sperling

Investors in MSECraig Leipold (Owner/Governor); Limited Partners: Robert Hubbard, Stanley E. Hubbard,Stanley S. Hubbard, Horace H. Irvine III, Robert Marvin Jr., Ford Nicholson, Todd Nicholson,Vance Opperman and Michael Reilly

Owner/Governor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Craig LeipoldGeneral Manager and EVP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chuck FletcherPresident and Alternate Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt MajkaChief Financial Officer and EVP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff PellegromExecutive VP of Business Development . . . . . . . . . . Jamie SpencerSenior Vice President Corp. Partnerships

and Retail Mgmt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carin AndersonSenior Vice President, Marketing and Ticket Sales . . Mitch HelgersonVice President, Facility Admin. / G.M., RiverCentre . Jim IbisterVice President / G.M., Xcel Energy Center . . . . . . . . Jack LarsonVice President, Brand, Broadcast and Production . . . John MaherVice President, Customer Service and Retention . . . Maria TrojeVice President, General Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve WeinreichExecutive Assistants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deb Hanson, Stephanie HusebyHockey OperationsSenior Vice President of Hockey Operations. . . . . . . Brent FlahrAssistant General Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Brunette / Shep HarderHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bruce BoudreauAssistant Coaches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Anderson, Darby Hendrickson, Bob WoodsGoalie Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob MasonVideo Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonas PlumbStrength and Conditioning Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sean SkahanDirectors, Player Personnel / Development . . . . . . . . Blair Mackasey / Brad BombardirChief of Amateur Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guy LapointeHockey Ops Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cindy SweigerDirector of Team Operations and Player Relations . . Andrew HeydtVideo Scouting Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom MintonLead Hockey Researcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew C. ThomasHockey Operations Analyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alexandra MandryckyMedia Relations Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aaron SickmanMedia Relations Sr. Coordinator / Coordinator . . . . Carly Peters / Megan KogutScouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Craig Channell, Paul Charles, Martin

Gendron, Christopher Hamel, Jamie Hislop,Brian Hunter, Chris Kelleher, Martin Nanne,Ivan Nepryaeu, Ricard Persson, Pavel Routa,Ernie Vargas, Darren Yopyk

Head Athletic Trainer / Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Worley / Chad KrawiecHead Equipment Manager / Assistants . . . . . . . . . . Tony DaCosta / Matt Benz, Rick BronwellMassage Therapist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Travis GreenMedical Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drs. Sheldon Burns, Joel Boyd, Brad Nelson,

Dan Peterson, Sonia Coelho MoschCraniofacial Surgeon / Team Dentists . . . . . . . . . . . David Hamlar / Kyle Edlund, Mike PelkeTicket Sales and ServiceSenior Manager, Customer Service and Retention . . Erica McKenzieDirector, Ticket Operations and Business Analytics. . Chris TurnsMarketing IntelligenceMarketing Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bridget JohnsonSr. Business Analyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bjorn KadlecBusiness Analyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt BergstromRetail OperationRetail Operations Manager / Buyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Sarkis / Jen MeyersCorporate Partnerships and Suite SalesDirector, Corporate Partnerships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bryan BellowsDirector, Corporate Partnerships Activation . . . . . . . Ed SouterAccount Executive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Hunsaker/Trent MichaelsSuite Sales Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark FaschingBrand Content and Communications/BroadcastingManager, Broadcasting and Production. . . . . . . . . . Maggie KukarManager, Game Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul LoomisManager, Production Facilities Operations . . . . . . . . Hank DolanCoordinators, Radio Ops / Production Services . . . . Kevin Falness / Dustin PetersonRadio Play-By-Play / Analyst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob Kurtz / Tom ReidTelevision Play-By-Play / Analyst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anthony LaPanta / Mike GreenlayManager, Web and Creative Services . . . . . . . . . . . Matt MinnichsofferDigital Content Manager / Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . Phil Ervin / Dan MyersSocial and Digital Media Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . Katlyn GambillSenior Graphic Designer / Graphic Designer . . . . . . . . Allison Thompson / Dakota PerockTeam Curator / Mascot Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . Roger Godin / Robert HathawayCommunity RelationsExecutive Director, Wild Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . Rachel SchuldtDirector, Community Relations

and Hockey Partnerships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wayne PetersenDevelopment Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessica BlumFinance and AccountingController . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trevor ShannonHuman ResourcesDirector, HR and Organizational Development. . . . . Monica LaurentHuman Resources Generalists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rachel Link / Lacie AuslandInformation TechnologySenior IT Manager / IT Generalists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Vevea / Josh Kielbasa / Rick JacobsonMiscellaneousRadio Network Flagship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KFAN 100.3 FMTelevision Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FOX Sports NorthTeam Photographer / Public Address Announcer . . . Bruce Kluckhohn / Adam Abrams

Minnesota Wild317 Washington StreetSt. Paul, MN 55102Phone 651/602-6000FAX 651/222-1055Tickets 651/222-9453www.wild.comCapacity: 17,954

Xcel Energy Center

Chuck FletcherGeneral Manager and Executive Vice PresidentBorn: Montreal, QC, April 29, 1967.

The Minnesota Wild announced the hiring of Chuck Fletcher as the second generalmanager in club history on May 22, 2009. During the summer of 2012, Fletchermade his mark with the acquisition of Zach Parise and Ryan Suter, two of thebiggest names available on the free-agent market, and the Wild made their firstplayoff appearance since 2008 in the spring of 2013. They have returned to theplayoffs again every season since then, setting club records with 49 wins and 106points in 2016-17.Fletcher has been to the Stanley Cup Final in management with three differentteams (Florida, Anaheim and Pittsburgh). With the Penguins from 2006 to 2009, heworked closely with general manager Ray Shero on all hockey-related matters,including scouting, overseeing the development of young prospects and contractnegotiations. Fletcher also managed hockey operations for the club’s AmericanHockey League affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Under his leadership,Wilkes-Barre/Scranton reached the AHL’s Calder Cup finals in 2007-08, and thedivision finals in 2008-09.Fletcher, the son of Hockey Hall of Famer Cliff Fletcher, had extensive NHLmanagement experience before he joined the Penguins in July 2006 – including afour-year stint with the Anaheim Ducks from 2003 to 2006 as director of hockeyoperations, assistant general manager, and vice president of amateur scouting andplayer development.The Montreal native also spent nine years in the front office of the Florida Panthersfrom 1993 to 2002, working seven seasons as assistant general manager and part ofone season (2001-02) as interim general manager. In 1996, the Panthers advancedto the Stanley Cup Final.Fletcher graduated from Harvard in 1990 and spent one year as the sales andmerchandising coordinator for Hockey Canada and two years as a playerrepresentative for Newport Sports Management before making the transition to thefront office.

78 • MONTREAL CANADIENS, Draft Choices, Directory


2017Pick

25 Ryan Poehling56 Josh Brook58 Joni Ikonen68 Scott Walford87 Cale Fleury

149 Jarret Tyszka199 Cayden Primeau

2016Pick

9 Mikhail Sergachev70 Will Bitten

100 Victor Mete124 Casey Staum160 Michael Pezzetta187 Arvid Henrikson

2015Pick

26 Noah Juulsen87 Lukas Vejdemo

131 Matthew Bradley177 Simon Bourque207 Jeremiah Addison

2014Pick

26 Nikita Scherbak73 Brett Lernout

125 Nikolas Koberstein147 Daniel Audette177 Hayden Hawkey207 Jake Evans

2013Pick

25 Michael McCarron34 Jacob de La Rose36 Zachary Fucale55 Artturi Lehkonen71 Connor Crisp86 Sven Andrighetto

116 Martin Reway176 Jeremy Gregoire

2012Pick

3 Alex Galchenyuk33 Sebastian Collberg51 Dalton Thrower64 Tim Bozon94 Brady Vail

122 Charles Hudon154 Erik Nystrom

2011Pick

17 Nathan Beaulieu97 Josiah Didier

108 Olivier Archambault113 Magnus Nygren138 Darren Dietz168 Daniel Pribyl198 Colin Sullivan

2010Pick

22 Jarred Tinordi113 Mark MacMillan117 Morgan Ellis147 Brendan Gallagher207 John Westin

2009Pick

18 Louis Leblanc65 Joonas Nattinen79 Mac Bennett

109 Alexander Avtsin139 Gabriel Dumont169 Dustin Walsh199 Michael Cichy211 Petteri Simila

2008Pick

56 Danny Kristo86 Steve Quailer

116 Jason Missiaen138 Maxim Trunev206 Patrick Johnson

2007Pick

12 Ryan McDonagh22 Max Pacioretty43 P.K. Subban65 Olivier Fortier73 Yannick Weber

133 Joe Stejskal142 Andrew Conboy163 Nichlas Torp192 Scott Kishel

2006Pick

20 David Fischer49 Ben Maxwell53 Mathieu Carle66 Ryan White

139 Pavel Valentenko199 Cameron Cepek

2005Pick

5 Carey Price45 Guillaume Latendresse

121 Juraj Mikus130 Mathieu Aubin190 Matt D’Agostini200 Sergei Kostitsyn229 Philippe Paquet

2004Pick

18 Kyle Chipchura84 Alexei Emelin

100 J.T. Wyman150 Mikhail Grabovski181 Loic Lacasse212 Jon Gleed246 Greg Stewart262 Mark Streit278 Alex Dulac-Lemelin

2003Pick

10 Andrei Kostitsyn40 Cory Urquhart61 Maxim Lapierre79 Ryan O’Byrne

113 Corey Locke123 Danny Stewart177 Chris Heino-Lindberg188 Mark Flood217 Oskari Korpikari241 Jimmy Bonneau271 Jaroslav Halak

Club de hockey Canadien1909, avenue des

Canadiens-de-MontréalMontréal, QC H3B 5E8Phone: 514/932-2582Media Hotline: 514/989-2835www.canadiens.nhl.comTwitter: @CanadiensMTLPR Twitter: @chcinfomediaCapacity: 21,288

Bell Centre

Executive ManagementOwner, President and CEO, Club de hockey Canadien,

Bell Centre & evenko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Geoff MolsonExecutive VP Hockey and General Manager, Hockey. . . . Marc BergevinExecutive VP, Commercial and Corporate Affairs . . . . . . France Margaret BélangerExecutive VP and Chief Financial Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fred Steer, Anna MartiniExecutive VP and General Manager, Facilities Ops. . . . . . Alain GauthierPresident, Effix – Advertising and Sponsorship Sales . . . . François SeigneurExecutive VP & Chief Operating Officer, evenko . . . . . . . Jacques AubéSenior Vice President, Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donald BeauchampPresidents, Canadiens Alumni / Place Bell Amphitheatre . . Réjean Houle / Vincent LucierExecutive Assistant to the Owner, President and CEO . . . Rolande BernierAdministrative Assistant to the Executive Vice President,

Commercial and Corporate Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maria CarreiraHockey OperationsSenior VP, Hockey Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rick DudleyAssistant General Managers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Mellanby, Trevor TimminsSr. Advisor Hockey Ops. and GM Laval Rocket . . . . . . . . Larry CarrièreDirector of Player Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martin LapointeVP Hockey Operations and Legal Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . John SedgwickDirectors, Pro / Amateur Scouting / Player Development . . Eric Crawford / Shane Churla / Rob RamagePlayer Development Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Francis BouillonDirector of Goalie Development & Pro Scout . . . . . . . . . Vincent RiendeauProfessional Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . Sean Burke, Scott Masters, Mark Mowers, Reid Simpson, Dave StarmanAmateur Scouting Staff . . . . . . . . . Donald Audette, Alvin Backus, Elmer Benning, Andy Bezeau, Serge

Boisvert, Bobby Kinsella, Michal Krupa, Hannu Laine, Steve Ludzik Jr.,Ken Morin, Vic Posa, Christer Rockstrom, Artem Telepin, Pat Westrum

Executive Assistant to the General Manager . . . . . . . . . . Susan CryansTeam Services & Hockey Admin. Manager / Coordinator . . Claudine Crépin / Alain GagnonHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Claude JulienAssociate Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kirk MullerAssistant Coaches/Goaltending Coach. . . . . . . . . . Dan Lacroix, Jean-Jacques Daigneault / Stéphane WaiteVideo Coach / IT Support Video Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . Mario Leblanc / Éric GravelMedical and Training StaffHead Team Physician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. David S. MulderAssistant to Head Team Physician. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Dan DeckelbaumTeam Physicians. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Tarek Razek, Dr. Kosar Khwaja, Jeremy GrushkaHead Orthopedic Surgeon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Paul MartineauDentist / Consultant, Ophthalmology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Jean-François Desjardins / Dr. John LittleTBC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pierre AllardStrength & Conditioning Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patrick Delisle-HouleConsultants, Sports Psychology / Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. David Scott / Martin FréchetteConsultant, Skills & Skating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sébastien BordeleauHead Athletic Therapist / Massage Therapist. . . . . . . . . . Graham Rynbend / Claude ThériaultTBC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donald BalmforthConsultants, Osteopathy / Physiotherapy . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave Campbell / Steve VilleneuveHead Equipment Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pierre GervaisAssistants to the Equipment Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patrick Langlois, Pierre Ouellette, Richard GénéreuxCommunicationsExecutive Director, Media Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dominick SaillantExecutive Assistant to the Sr VP Communications . . . . . . Sylvie LambertCommunications Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . François MarchandManager, Research and Translation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carl LavigneMontreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation / Community Relations / Minor HockeyExec. Dir., Foundation and Community Relations . . . . . . Geneviève PaquetteManager, Fundraising & Partnerships, Foundation . . . . . Ryan FrankManagers, Development & Programs / Youth Hockey . . . Patrick Mahoney / Stéphane VerretCoords., Foundation / Comm. Rels. / Youth Hockey . . . . Caroline Benoit, Mélanie Bergeron, Sylvie Nadeau,

Marie-Pier Perron / Laurence Beaulieu / Francis PayantTicketing and Suite ServicesExecutive Director, Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gilbert BraultExecutive Director / Director, Luxury Suites & Services . . . Richard Primeau / Sabina D’AscoliCoordinators, Sales & Services / Luxury Suite & Services . . Sarah Jasmin / Marie-Claude QuesnelMarketing / Creative Services/Game OperationsExecutive Director, Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jon TrzcienskiExecutive Director, Creative Services and Video . . . . . . . Jean SimardDirector, Digital Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alexandre HarveyGroup Manager, HabsTV and Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shauna DenisGroup Manager, Advertising and Fan Development . . . . Kim MaroisManager, Consumer Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maxime St. LaurentManager, Marketing Operations & Events . . . . . . . . . . . Dave McGinnisSenior Coordinator, Promotions & Events . . . . . . . . . . . . Vanessa HarrisonManagers, Media Planning / Creative Services . . . . . . . . Jonathan B. Mailhot / David Bayreuther, Claudia

Marin, Eric PelletierSr. Coordinators Publications and Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . Hugo Fontaine, Joanie GodinCoords., Game Presentation / Video / Photo / Branding . . Carl Abran / Cynthia Paquin-Lepage / Florence

Labelle / Anne-Frédérique LaporteBuilding OperationsAdm. Asst. to the Exec. VP and GM, Facilities Ops . . . . . Marie-France BeaulieuVice Presidents, Operations / Food Services / . . . . . . . . . Xavier Luydlin / Alec Beaudry /

Customer Satisfaction / Ticket Operations. . . . . . . . . . Caroline Hamel / Cathy D’AscoliExec. Dirs., Guests & Security Services / Building Services . . Réjean Toutant / Patrick AugerDirs, F&B Supplies & Control / F&B Event Management / . . Daniel Michaud / Nathalie Vincent /

Merchandising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cindy HachéAsst. Directors, Ticketing / Guests & Security Services . . . Lucie Masse / Alain SimoneauInformation TechnologyVice President, Info and Communication Technology . . . Pierre-Éric BelzileDirector, Info and Communication Technology. . . . . . . . Jacques FarandSenior IT Analyst, Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Louis PennimpedeHuman Resources / FinanceVice President, Human Resources / Admin. Assistant . . . Maryse Landry / Laurie MelocheExecutive Assistant to the Executive VP and CFO . . . . . . Christine OuelletteController / Assistant Controller / Payroll Admin. . . Raymond Lamarche / Bernadette Kajjouni / Teresa NolaBroadcastingPlay-by-play TV/Radio . . . . . . . . . . Pierre Houde (RDS), TBC (TSN), Félix Séguin (TVA Sports), Martin

McGuire (Cogéco 98.5 FM), Dan Robertson (TSN Radio 690)Color TV/Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marc Denis (RDS), TBC (TSN), Patrick Lalime (TVA Sports), Dany Dubé

(Cogéco 98.5 FM), Sergio Momesso (TSN Radio 690)Radio/television flagships . . . . . . . . RDS (Cable), TSN (Cable), TVA Sports (Cable), Cogéco (98.5 FM), TSN

Radio (690 AM)

Claude JulienHead CoachBorn: Blind River, ON, April 23, 1960.

Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced the appointment ofClaude Julien as the club’s new head coach on February 14, 2017. Julien is in hissecond tour of duty with the Canadiens after holding the role of head coach fromJanuary 2003 to January 2006 with a record of 72-62-25 in 159 regular seasongames (a .531 winning percentage).Julien became the winningest coach in Boston Bruins history with his 388th win onMarch 7, 2016, but was relieved of his coaching duties in Boston on February 7,2017. He had a record of 419-246-94 in 759 regular season games over 10 years fora .614 winning percentage and led the Bruins to the Stanley Cup in 2011. He alsoreached the Stanley Cup Final in 2013 and led the Bruins to the Presidents’ Trophyin 2013-14 after racking up 117 points in the standings. Julien won the Jack AdamsAward winner as the NHL’s coach of the year in 2008-09. In 2006-07, he coachedthe New Jersey Devils but was fired with three games to go in the season despite histeam being in first place in its division.Born in Blind River, Ontario, but raised in the Ottawa suburb of Orleans, Julienbegan his coaching career behind the bench of the Hull Olympiques in the QMJHL in1996 and later spent three seasons coaching Montreal’s American Hockey Leagueaffiliate in Hamilton from 2000 to 2003. Julien has also coached at the internationallevel, winning a bronze medal as head coach of Team Canada at the 2000 WorldJunior Championship and a silver medal as an assistant coach at the 2006 WorldChampionship. He won a gold medal as an associate coach for Canada at the 2014Sochi Winter Olympics and as an assistant coach at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.As a player, Julien played 12 pro seasons as a defenseman from 1980 to 1992,highlighted by 14 games with the Quebec Nordiques between 1984 and 1986.


Season Team League GC W L O/T GC W L T.... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ....1996-97 Hull QMJHL 70 48 19 3 14 12 2 ....1996-97 Hull M-Cup .... .... .... .... 5 3 2 ....1997-98 Hull QMJHL 70 32 37 1 11 6 5 ....1998-99 Hull QMJHL 70 23 38 9 23 15 8 ....99-2000 Hull QMJHL 72 42 24 6 15 9 6 ....2000-01 Hamilton AHL 80 28 41 11 .... .... .... ....2001-02 Hamilton AHL 80 37 30 13 15 10 5 ....2002-03 Hamilton AHL 45 33 9 3 .... .... .... ....2002-03 Montreal NHL 36 12 16 8 .... .... .... ....2003-04 Montreal NHL 82 41 30 11 11 4 7 ....2004-05 Montreal SEASON CANCELLED2005-06 Montreal NHL 41 19 16 6 .... .... .... ....2006-07 New Jersey NHL 79 47 24 8 .... .... .... ....2007-08 Boston NHL 82 41 29 12 7 3 4 ....2008-09 Boston NHL 82 53 19 10 11 7 4 ....2009-10 Boston NHL 82 39 30 13 13 7 6 ....2010-11� Boston NHL 82 46 25 11 25 16 9 ....2011-12 Boston NHL 82 49 29 4 7 3 4 ....2012-13 Boston NHL 48 28 14 6 22 14 8 ....2013-14 Boston NHL 82 54 19 9 12 7 5 ....2014-15 Boston NHL 82 41 27 14 .... .... .... ....2015-16 Boston NHL 82 42 31 9 .... .... .... ....2016-17 Boston NHL 55 26 23 6 .... .... .... ....2016-17 Montreal NHL 24 16 7 1 6 2 4 ....

NHL Totals 1021 554 339 128 114 63 51 ....� Stanley Cup win.

Jack Adams Award (2009)

82 • NASHVILLE PREDATORS, Draft Choices, Directory


2017Pick

30 Eeli Tolvanen61 Grant Mismash92 David Farrance

154 Tomas Vomacka176 Pavel Koltygin216 Jacob Paquette

2016Pick

17 Dante Fabbro47 Samuel Girard76 Rem Pitlick78 Frederic Allard

108 Hardy Haman Aktell138 Patrick Harper168 Konstantin Volkov198 Adam Smith

2015Pick

55 Yakov Trenin85 Thomas Novak

100 Anthony Richard115 Alexandre Carrier145 Karel Vejmelka175 Tyler Moy205 Evan Smith

2014Pick

11 Kevin Fiala42 Vladislav Kamenev51 Jack Dougherty62 Justin Kirkland

112 Viktor Arvidsson132 Joonas Lyytinen162 Aaron Irving

2013Pick

4 Seth Jones64 Jonathan Diaby95 Felix Girard99 Juuse Saros

125 Saku Maenalanen140 Teemu Kivihalme155 Emil Pettersson171 Tommy Veilleux185 Wade Murphy203 Janne Juvonen

2012Pick

37 Pontus Aberg50 Colton Sissons66 Jimmy Vesey89 Brendan Leipsic

112 Zach Stepan118 Mikko Vainonen164 Simon Fernholm172 Max Gortz179 Marek Mazanec

2011Pick

38 Magnus Hellberg52 Miikka Salomaki94 Josh Shalla

112 Garrett Noonan142 Simon Karlsson170 Chase Balisy202 Brent Andrews

2010Pick

18 Austin Watson78 Taylor Aronson

126 Patrick Cehlin168 Anthony Bitetto194 David Elsner198 Joonas Rask

2009Pick

11 Ryan Ellis41 Zach budish42 Charles-Olivier Roussel70 Taylor Beck72 Michael Latta98 Craig Smith

102 Mattias Ekholm110 Nick Oliver132 Gabriel Bourque192 Cam Reid

2008Pick

7 Colin Wilson18 Chet Pickard38 Roman Josi

136 Taylor Stefishen166 Jeff Foss201 Jani Lajunen207 Anders Lindback

2007Pick

23 Jonathon Blum54 Jeremy Smith58 Nick Spaling81 Ryan Thang

114 Ben Ryan119 Mark Santorelli144 Andreas Thuresson174 Robert Dietrich204 Atte Engren

2006Pick

56 Blake Geoffrion105 Niko Snellman146 Mark Dekanich176 Ryan Flynn206 Viktor Sjodin

2005Pick

18 Ryan Parent78 Teemu Laakso79 Cody Franson

150 Cal O’Reilly176 Ryan Maki213 Scott Todd230 Patric Hornqvist

2004Pick

15 Alexander Radulov81 Vaclav Meidl

107 Nick Fugere139 Kyle Moir147 Janne Niskala178 Mike Santorelli193 Kevin Schaeffer209 Stanislav Balan243 Denis Kulyash258 Pekka Rinne275 Craig Switzer

2003Pick

7 Ryan Suter35 Konstantin Glazachev37 Kevin Klein49 Shea Weber76 Richard Stehlik89 Paul Brown92 Alexander Sulzer98 Grigory Shafigulin

117 Teemu Lassila133 Rustam Sidikov210 Andrei Mukhachev213 Miroslav Hanuljak268 Lauris Darzins

Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Predators Holdings LLCInvestor Group. . . . . . . . . . . . Christopher Cigarran, Thomas Cigarran, Joel and Holly Dobberpuhl,

David Freeman, Herbert Fritch, DeWitt Thompson V, JohnThompson, W. Brett Wilson & Warren Woo

Chairman and Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thomas CigarranPres. of Hockey Ops/G.M./Alt. Gov.. . . . . . . . . . . . . David PoilePresident/CEO/Alt. Gov . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sean HenryExec. V.P., General Counsel and CFO . . . . . . . . . . . Michelle KennedyExec. V.P., Chief Revenue Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris JunghansSr. V.P., Ticket/Premium Sales, Youth Hockey . . . . . Nat HardenSr. V.P., Senior Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gerry HelperSr. V.P.s, Booking / Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Kells / Keith HeggerHockey OperationsAssistant General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul FentonDirector of Hockey Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian PoileHockey Operations Manager / Assistant . . . . . . . . . Brandon Walker / Jeff ZavatskyHockey Ops Systems Analyst / Analytics Coord . . . . Paul Cook / Matt HamannHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter LavioletteAssistant Coaches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin McCarthy, Dan MuseGoaltending Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ben VanderklokStrength and Conditioning Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . David GoodVideo Coach / Coordinators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lawrence Feloney / Andrew Meloche,

Nick LubranoPlayer Development Director / Asst. Director . . . . . . Scott Nichol / Wade ReddenChief Amateur Scout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff KealtyProfessional Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nick Beverley, Rob Cowie, Shawn DineenNorth American Amateur Scouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J-P Glaude, Tom Nolan, Ryan Rezmierski,

Glen Sanders, David WestbyEuropean Scouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martin Bakula, Lucas Bergman, Janne

KekalainenHead Athletic Trainer / Assistant Trainers. . . . . . . . . Andy Hosler / D.J. Amadio, Jeff BiddleEquipment Manager / Asst. Manager . . . . . . . . . . . Pete Rogers / Jeff CamelioEquipment Assistant / Locker Room Attendant . . . . Brad Peterson / Craig “Partner” BaughMedical StaffTeam Doctors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drs. John E. Kuhn, Paul J. Rummo, Charles L. Cox, Alex

Diamond, Brian Drolet, Kevin Dabrowski, Daniel Weikert,Sean Donahue, Gary Solomon, Joseph Fredi, StephaneBraun, Christopher Ellis, Kent Higdon, Blair Summitt,Wesley Thayer & Cliff Brown

Marketing & CommunicationsVice President, Marketing & Communications . . . . . Danny ShaklanCommunications Director / Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Wilson / XXXXXXXXXDir., Mktg. Entertainment / Digital Manager, Producer . . Adam DeVault / Thomas WillisMarketing Managers / Coordinator / Asst.. . . . . . . . Sandy Weaver, Claire Francis / Sean Hochberg

/ Alexandria DiDomenicoCorp. Comm / Comm. & Content Coordinator . . . . Natalie Aronson / Brooks BrattenSocial Media / Promotion & Event Coordinator . . . . Megan Garrett / Maverick WhitedDirector, Creative Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chuck StephensSr. Graphic Designer / Graphics Assistants . . . . . . . . Jackie Fisher / Chris LoBosco, James O’HaraTeam Photographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John RussellCommunity RelationsCommunity Relations Sr. Dir. / Mgr. / Coordinators . . Rebecca King / Kristen Finch / Krystin Fisher,

Taylor BartzCorporate Partnerships/DevelopmentVice President, Corporate Partnerships / Directors . . Delmar Smith / Jeremy Burson, Jack BurkSr. Account Service Mgrs., Corporate Partnerships . Jennifer Maxwell, Paige CiuffoAccount Managers, Corporate Partnerships . . . . . . Marilu Hagen, Robin Lee & Jordan WrightPremium SeatsVice President of Service and Retention / Sr. DirectorBritt Kincheloe / Marty MulfordClub Services Coordinators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zach Preston & Whitney SnyderPremium Seats Service Coordinators . . . . . . . . . . . . Braydon Brown & MacKenzie HoodFinance & Human ResourcesVP of Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laurie ScottHuman Resources Sr. Dir. / Coordinator . . . . . . . . . Courtni Mosley / Bre LaabsController . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jane AvingerSr. Director, Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kyle ClaytonAccounting Mgr. / Coord. / Staff Accountant . . . . . Matt Loftus / Brandon Koehler / Brianna GefreDirector, Payroll / Manager, Payroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan Charnley / Amber StoneAssistant General Counsel / Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . Heidi Bundren / Jill OrmandyExec. Assistant / Administrative Assistant. . . . . . . . . Beth DeGrandis / Pier VaughnInformation TechnologyIT Sr. Director / Director / Coord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Casey Millar / Michael Paul / Tommy NelsonBroadcast & EntertainmentBroadcast and Entertainment, Sr. Dir. / Producer . . . Bob Kohl / David WhiteDirector, Event Presentation / Coordinator. . . . . . . . Brian Campbell / Colleen FlynnVideo Production Manager / Creative Content Producer

Mitch Jordan / Shane BlindertAssociate Producer / Feature Producer. . . . . . . . . . . Brett Newkirk / Lynne KoesterTelevision Play-by-Play Announcer / Color . . . . . . . . Willy Daunic / Chris MasonRadio Play-by-Play Announcer / Color . . . . . . . . . . . Pete Weber / Hal Gill, Brent PetersonTelevision Pre and Postgame Hosts . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Howard, Terry CrispRinkside Reporter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lyndsay RowleyTicket OperationsDirectors Ticket Sales / Business Strategy . . . . . . . . . Brad Gillispie / JT LouvierePremium Sales Dir. / Sr. Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Burton / Tim WilsonBusiness Analytics Mgr. / Business Intelligence Mgr. . . Lindsay Rutledge / Michael RustGroup Sales Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan SchaeferCorp. Development Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alex Garmezy, Mickey Hock, AJ Rockwell &

Josh Wolf

Nashville PredatorsBridgestone Arena501 BroadwayNashville, TN 37203Phone 615/770-2300FAX 615/770-2309Ticket Information 615/770-PUCKwww.nashvillepredators.comCapacity: 17,113

Bridgestone Arena

David PoilePresident of Hockey Operations and General ManagerBorn: Toronto, ON, February 14, 1949.

Hired as the first general manager in franchise history on July 9, 1997, David Poilesaw the Predators reach the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 2016-17 and wasrewarded as the NHL General Manager of the Year.Over the years, Poile has been committed to building the team through the NHLDraft. In 2003-04, Nashville reached the playoffs for the first time in franchisehistory. During the 2006-07 season, the team was in contention for first overall inthe NHL, setting club records with 51 wins and 110 points. Though forced to rebuildthe roster for 2007-08, the Predators reached the playoffs for the fourth year in arow. Poile has an impressive reputation as an NHL leader and in 2001 he receivedthe Lester Patrick Trophy for his contributions to hockey in the United States. Hisfather, Norman “Bud” Poile, had won the honor in 1989. He served as AssociateG.M. for the 2010 U.S. Olympic Team and U.S. squads for the 2009 and 2010 IIHFWorld Championships and was the general manager of the 2014 U.S. Olympic teamat Sochi. He was a finalist for the NHL's inaugural G.M. of the Year Award in 2010and was a finalist for the award again in 2011 and 2012.Prior to joining Nashville, Poile spent 15 seasons as vice president/general managerof the Washington Capitals. During his tenure in Washington, the Capitals made 14postseason appearances, winning their only Patrick Division title in 1989 andadvancing to the Conference Finals in 1990. During Poile’s 15 years in Washington,the Capitals compiled a record of 594-454-132, finished second in the PatrickDivision seven times and recorded 90-or-more points seven different seasons.Poile started his professional hockey career as an administrative assistant for theAtlanta Flames in 1972, shortly after graduating from Northeastern University inBoston. At Northeastern, he was hockey team captain, leading scorer and mostvaluable player for two years. In 1977, he was named assistant general manager ofthe Atlanta Flames (who moved to Calgary in 1980), serving as the manager andcoordinator of the Flames farm club.Poile was instrumental in the NHL’s adoption of the instant replay rule in 1991. Hewas awarded Inside Hockey’s man of the year for his leadership on the issue. He hasalso been honored three times as The Sporting News NHL executive of the year in1982-83, 1983-84 and 2006-07. Poile served as general manager of the 1998 and1999 U.S. national teams for the World Championships.

General Managers’ HistoryDavid Poile, 1998-99 to date.

86 • NEW JERSEY DEVILS, Draft Choices, Directory


2017Pick

1 Nico Hischier36 Jesper Boqvist63 Fabian Zetterlund81 Reilly Walsh98 Nikita Popugayev

129 Gilles Senn143 Marian Studenic160 Aarne Talvitie191 Jocktan Chainey205 Yegor Zaitsev214 Matthew Hellickson

2016Pick

12 Michael McLeod41 Nathan Bastian73 Joey Anderson80 Brandon Gignac

102 Mikhail Maltsev105 Evan Cormier132 Yegor Rykov162 Jesper Bratt192 Jeremy Davies

2015Pick

6 Pavel Zacha42 Mackenzie Blackwood67 Blake Speers97 Colton White

157 Brett Seney

2014Pick

30 John Quenneville41 Joshua Jacobs71 Connor Chatham

131 Ryan Rehill152 J.D. Dudek161 Brandon Baddock

2013Pick

42 Steven Santini73 Ryan Kujawinski

100 Miles Wood160 Myles Bell208 Anthony Brodeur

2012Pick

29 Stefan Matteau60 Damon Severson90 Ben Johnson96 Ben Thomson

135 Graham Black150 Alexander Kerfoot180 Artur Gavrus

2011Pick

4 Adam Larsson69 forfeited pick75 Blake Coleman99 Reid Boucher

129 Blake Pietila159 Reece Scarlett189 Patrick Daly

2010Pick

38 Jon Merrill84 Scott Wedgewood

114 Joe Faust174 Maxime Clermont204 Mauro Jorg

2009Pick

20 Jacob Josefson54 Eric Gelinas73 Alexander Urbom

114 Seth Helgeson144 Derek Rodwell174 Ashton Bernard204 Curtis Gedig

2008Pick

24 Mattias Tedenby52 Brandon Burlon54 Patrice Cormier82 Adam Henrique

112 Matt Delahey142 Kory Nagy172 David Wohlberg202 Harry Young205 Jean-Sebastien Berube

2007Pick

57 Mike Hoeffel79 Nick Palmieri87 Corbin McPherson

117 Matt Halischuk177 Vili Sopanen207 Ryan Molle

2006Pick

30 Matthew Corrente58 Alexander Vasyunov67 Kirill Tulupov77 Vladimir Zharkov

107 Tyler Miller148 Olivier Magnan178 Tony Romano208 Kyell Henegan

2005Pick

23 Niclas Bergfors38 Jeff Frazee84 Mark Fraser99 Patrick Davis

155 Mark Fayne170 Sean Zimmerman218 Alexander Sundstrom

2004Pick

20 Travis Zajac155 Alexander Mikhailishin185 Josh Disher216 Pierre-Luc

Letourneau-Leblond217 Tyler Eckford250 Nathan Perkovich282 Valeri Klimov

2003Pick

17 Zach Parise42 Petr Vrana93 Ivan Khomutov

167 Zach Tarkir197 Jason Smith261 Joey Tenute292 Arseny Bondarev

Owner/Chairman/Governor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joshua HarrisOwner/Vice Chairman/Alternate Governor . . . . . . . David BlitzerCo-Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marc Leder, Michael RubinCEO, NJ Devils & Prudential Center/Alt. Governor . . Scott O’NeilPresident, NJ Devils & Prudential Center . . . . . . . . . Hugh WeberExec. V.P./General Manager/Alt. Governor . . . . . . . Ray SheroAssistant General Manager/G.M. Binghamton. . . . . Tom FitzgeraldSr. Director, Player Personnel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan MacKinnonVice President, Hockey Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephen PellegriniClub PersonnelHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John HynesAssistant Coaches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Geoff Ward, Alain Nasreddine, Ryane CloweGoaltending Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roland MelansonConsultant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacques LaperriereDirector, Amateur Scouting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul CastronAsst. Dir., Amateur Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gates OrlandoAmateur Scouting Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan Breen, Glen Dirk, Joe Ferras,

Scott Lachance, Jan Ludvig, Jim Mill,Pierre Mondou, Lou Reycroft, Andy Schneider,Steve Smith, Geoff Stevens

Amateur Scouting Staff – Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Timo Blomqvist, Drake Braun, Niklas Evertsson,Misha Manchik, Vaclav Slansky, Jr.

Pro Scouting Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob Hoffmeyer, Peter Horachek, Claude Noel,Andre Savard, Nick Vitucci

European Scout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg RoycePlayer Development Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patrick Rissmiller, Eric WeinrichGoaltending Development Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott ClemmensenDevelopment/Skills Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pertti HasanenDirector of Player and Team Development. . . . . . . . Dr. Aimee KimballManager of Player Information and Video . . . . . . . . Scott HarrisVideo Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike ReganHead Athletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin MorleyAssistant Athletic Trainer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve RuhmelHead Equipment Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christopher ScoppettoAssistant Equipment Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason McGrath, Andrew SchmidtStrength/Conditioning Coach / Asst. Coach . . . . . . Joe Lorincz / Jaime RodriguezMassage Therapist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian SmithChief Medical Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Jonathan L. GlashowTeam Orthopedist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Michael ShindleSports Medicine Internist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Michael FarberTeam Dentist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Jason SchepisVideo Consultant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mitch KaufmanHead Coach, Binghamton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rick KowalskyAssistant Coach, Binghamton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sergei BrylinVideo Coordinator, Binghamton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan DurocherAthletic Trainer, Binghamton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott StanhibelEquipment Manager / Asst. Manager, Binghamton. . Jared Mycyk / TBDStrength/Conditioning Coach, Binghamton . . . . . . . John SardosExecutive Vice President / General Manager’s OfficeDirector of Hockey Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marie CarnevaleExec. Asst. to EVP/GM & Hockey Ops. . . . . . . . . . . . Christine GarciaDirector of Hockey Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kristin FarinaHockey AnalyticsDirector, Hockey Analytics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunny MehtaHockey CommunicationsV.P., Hockey Communications/Team Operations . . . Pete AlbietzDirector, Hockey Communications/Content. . . . . . . Sarah BaickerMgr., Hockey Communications/Team Operations . . James StolfiAssistant, Hockey Operations/Communications . . . . Scott LitwackAlumni Representatives

Ken Daneyko, Bruce Driver, Grant Marshall, Jim Dowd, Colin White, Bryce SalvadorTelevision/RadioTelevision Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MSG PlusTV Play-by-Play / Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Cangialosi / Ken DaneykoRadio Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sports Radio 66 AM/101.9 FM WFAN / The

One Jersey NetworkRadio Play-by-Play / Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt Loughlin / TBD

New Jersey DevilsPrudential Center25 Lafayette StreetNewark, NJ 07102Phone 973/757-6100FAX 973/757-6399www.newjerseydevils.comCapacity: 16,514

Prudential Center

John HynesHead CoachBorn: Warwick, RI, February 10, 1975.

The New Jersey Devils named John Hynes as the 17th head coach in team history.The announcement was made by Devils’ general manager Ray Shero on June 2,2015.Hynes joined the Devils after spending the previous six seasons withWilkes-Barre/Scranton (American Hockey League), including five years, 2010-11through 2014-15, as head coach. During that time, he led the Penguins to a231-126-27 (.637) mark, including five straight 40-plus victory campaigns. Hynesguided Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to five consecutive playoff berths, includingconsecutive AHL Eastern Conference finals appearances in 2012-13 and 2013-14.His teams allowed the league’s fewest goals in four of the five years. In Hynes’ firstseason behind the Pens’ bench, he was named the 2010-11 coach of the year afterfinishing with the AHL’s best record. Hynes became the second-fastest coach in AHLhistory to reach the 100 career wins mark, doing so in just 152 games. In thesecond round of the 2013 Calder Cup playoffs, the Pens became the first team inleague history to overcome a 3-0 deficit by winning games six and seven on theroad. Hynes originally joined the organization as an assistant coach in 2009-10.Hynes spent six seasons from 2003 to 2009 as head coach of USA Hockey’s nationalteam development program, posting an overall record of 188-131-26. He led theU.S. under-18 national team to three medals at the World Under-18Championships, winning the gold in 2006, silver in 2004 and bronze in 2008. Hynesalso served as assistant coach on the U.S. squad that won gold at the 2004 WorldJunior tourney. In 2016, he coached the U.S. team at the World Championship.Hynes began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Boston University underlegendary coach Jack Parker. He later worked as an assistant coach at UMass-Lowellin 2000-01 and Wisconsin in 2002-03. As a player, he was a forward for fourseasons at Boston U., participating in four straight NCAA Frozen Fours, and was amember of the Terriers’ 1995 NCAA Championship Team.


Season Team League GC W L O/T GC W L T2003-04 USNTDP U18 55 29 19 7 .... .... .... ....2004-05 USNTDP U17 53 31 18 4 .... .... .... ....2005-06 USNTDP U18 53 31 19 3 .... .... .... ....2006-07 USNTDP U17 62 22 36 4 .... .... .... ....2007-08 USNTDP U18 57 33 22 2 .... .... .... ....2008-09 USNTDP U17 65 42 17 6 .... .... .... ....2010-11 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton AHL 80 58 21 1 12 6 6 ....2011-12 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton AHL 76 44 25 7 12 6 6 ....2012-13 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton AHL 76 42 30 4 15 8 7 ....2013-14 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton AHL 76 42 26 8 17 9 8 ....2014-15 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton AHL 76 45 24 7 8 4 4 ....2015-16 New Jersey NHL 82 38 36 8 .... .... .... ....2016-17 New Jersey NHL 82 28 40 14 .... .... .... ....

NHL Totals 164 66 76 22 .... .... .... ....

Coaching HistoryBep Guidolin, 1974-75; Bep Guidolin, Sid Abel and Eddie Bush, 1975-76; JohnnyWilson, 1976-77; Pat Kelly, 1977-78; Pat Kelly and Aldo Guidolin, 1978-79; DonCherry, 1979-80; Bill MacMillan, 1980-81; Bert Marshall and Marshall Johnston,1981-82; Bill MacMillan, 1982-83; Bill MacMillan and Tom McVie, 1983-84; DougCarpenter, 1984-85 to 1986-87; Doug Carpenter and Jim Schoenfeld, 1987-88; JimSchoenfeld, 1988-89; Jim Schoenfeld and John Cunniff, 1989-90; John Cunniff andTom McVie, 1990-91; Tom McVie, 1991-92; Herb Brooks, 1992-93; JacquesLemaire, 1993-94 to 1997-98; Robbie Ftorek, 1998-99; Robbie Ftorek and LarryRobinson, 1999-2000; Larry Robinson, 2000-01; Larry Robinson and KevinConstantine, 2001-02; Pat Burns, 2002-03 to 2004-05; Larry Robinson and LouLamoriello, 2005-06; Claude Julien and Lou Lamoriello, 2006-07; Brent Sutter,2007-08, 2008-09; Jacques Lemaire, 2009-10; John MacLean and Jacques Lemaire,2010-11; Peter DeBoer, 2011-12 to 2014-15; John Hynes, 2015-16 to date.

90 • NEW YORK ISLANDERS, Draft Choices, Directory


2017Pick

46 Robin Salo77 Ben Mirageas

139 Sebastian Aho165 Arnaud Durandeau201 Logan Cockerill

2016Pick

19 Kieffer Bellows95 Anatoli Golyshev

120 Otto Koivula170 Collin Adams193 Nick Pastujov200 David Quenneville

2015Pick

16 Mathew Barzal28 Anthony Beauvillier82 Mitchell Vande Sompel

112 Parker Wotherspoon147 Ryan Pilon172 Andong Song202 Petter Hansson

2014Pick

5 Michael Dal Colle28 Joshua Ho-Sang78 Ilya Sorokin95 Linus Soderstrom

108 Devon Toews155 Kyle Schempp200 Lukas Sutter

2013Pick

15 Ryan Pulock70 Eamon McAdam76 Taylor Cammarata

106 Stephon Williams136 Victor Crus-Rydberg166 Alan Quine196 Kyle Burroughs

2012Pick

4 Griffin Reinhart34 Ville Pokka65 Adam Pelech

103 Loic Leduc125 Doyle Somerby155 Jesse Graham185 Jake Bischoff

2011Pick

5 Ryan Strome34 Scott Mayfield50 Johan Sundstrom63 Andrey Pedan95 Robbie Russo

125 John Persson127 Brenden Kichton185 Mitchell Theoret

2010Pick

5 Nino Niederreiter30 Brock Nelson65 Kirill Kabanov82 Jason Clark

125 Tony Dehart185 Cody Rosen

2009Pick

1 John Tavares12 Calvin de Haan31 Mikko Koskinen62 Anders Nilsson92 Casey Cizikas

122 Anton Klementyev152 Anders Lee

2008Pick

9 Josh Bailey36 Corey Trivino40 Aaron Ness53 Travis Hamonic66 David Toews72 Jyri Niemi73 Kirill Petrov96 Matt Donovan

102 David Ullstrom126 Kevin Poulin148 Matt Martin156 Jared Spurgeon175 Justin Dibenedetto

2007Pick

62 Mark Katic76 Jason Gregoire

106 Maxim Gratchev166 Blake Kessel196 Simon Lacroix

2006Pick

7 Kyle Okposo60 Jesse Joensuu70 Robin Figren

100 Rhett Rakhshani108 Jase Weslosky115 Tomas Marcinko119 Doug Rogers126 Shane Sims141 Kim Johansson160 Andrew MacDonald171 Brian Day173 Stefan Ridderwall190 Troy Mattila

2005Pick

15 Ryan O’Marra46 Dustin Kohn76 Shea Guthrie

144 Masi Marjamaki180 Tyrell Mason196 Nick Tuzzolino210 Luciano Aquino

2004Pick

16 Petteri Nokelainen47 Blake Comeau82 Sergei Ogorodnikov

115 Wes O’Neill148 Steve Regier179 Jaroslav Mrazek210 Emil Axelsson227 Chris Campoli244 Jason Pitton276 Sylvain Michaud

2003Pick

15 Robert Nilsson48 Dmitri Chernykh53 Evgeny Tunik58 Jeremy Colliton

120 Stefan Blaho182 Bruno Gervais212 Denis Rehak238 Cody Blanshan246 Igor Volkov

New York IslandersExecutive Office and Practice Facility:

Northwell Health Ice Center200 Merrick AvenueEast Meadow, NY 11554

Phone 516/441-0070www.newyorkislanders.comArena:

Barclays Center620 Atlantic Ave.Brooklyn, NY 11217

Capacity: 15,795Barclays Center

Garth SnowPresident and General ManagerBorn: Wrentham, MA, June 28, 1969.

Former Islanders’ goaltender Garth Snow retired as a player on July 18, 2006 tobecome the fifth general manager of the New York Islanders. In his first season asgeneral manager, Snow successfully bolstered the lineup with several key additionsthat helped to propel the Islanders into the postseason for the first time since the2003–04 season and earned Snow the title of NHL Executive of the Year from SportsIllustrated.Snow spent four seasons with the Islanders and 12 in the NHL. The goaltender was135-147-44 with a 2.80 goals-against average and .901 save percentage over 368games with Quebec, Philadelphia, Vancouver, Pittsburgh and the Islanders.Originally selected in the sixth round by Quebec in the 1987 NHL Draft, the native ofWrentham, Massachusetts signed with the Islanders as a free agent on July 1, 2001.

Islanders Ownership and Executive ManagementCo-Owner and Alternate Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jon LedeckyCo-Owner and Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott MalkinCo-Owner and Alternate Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charles B. WangCo-Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dewey ShayPresident, GM & Alternate Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Garth SnowAlternate Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Art McCarthyGeneral Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jay ItzkowitzPresident, Bridgeport Sound Tigers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael PickerBarclays Center Executive ManagementBarclays Center CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brett YormarkBarclays Center CBO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drew CloudBarclays Center EVP, Business Operation/CFO. . . . . . . . . Charlie MierswaIslanders Hockey OperationsManager, Hockey Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joanne HolewaAssistant G.M. & Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doug WeightDirector of Pro Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ken MorrowDirector of Player Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris LamorielloAssistant to the General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kerry GwydirHockey Operations Consultant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Claude LoiselleAssociate Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg CroninAssistant Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luke Richardson, Scott Gomez, Matt BertaniGoalie Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fred Brathwaite, Marc ChampagneSkill Development Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bernie CassellDirector of Sports Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sean DonellanStrength and Conditioning Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Derrek DouglasHead Amateur Scout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vellu KautonenDirector of Player Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric CairnsPlayer Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marty ReasonerEquipment Manager / Asst. Manager / Assistants . . . . . . Scott Boggs / Richard Krouse / Kevin Putzig,

Arthur VerdiHead Athletic Trainer / Assistant Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Damien Hess / Jody GreenMassage Therapist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim MiccioScouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trent Klatt, Tim Maclean, Mario Saraceno, Dennis Maxwell, Jeff Napierala,

Don McDuff, Chris O’Sullivan, Jeremy Bachusz, Derrick Kemp, Matti KauttoIslanders AdministrationNew York Hockey Holdings Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nick PizzutelloNew York Hockey Holdings Manager/Coordinator . . . . . Dana Schraudner/Heather CohenSr. Vice President of Sales & Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul LanceyVice President, Ticket Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ralph SellittiDeputy General Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zachary KleinHuman Resources Manager / Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . Michele Finkelstein / Megan LynchIT Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pawel TauterReceptionist / Office Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bonnie DreherIslanders Media Relations / CommunicationsDirector of Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kimber AuerbachCommunications Manager / Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . Jesse Eisenberg / Kelly KeoghVideo Producer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alex LeaferIslanders Community Relations, Fan Development, Marketing and OperationsCommunity Relations Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ann RinaDirector of Family Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allison WeightEvent Operations Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan McLearManager, Amateur Hockey Development . . . . . . . . . . . . Jocelyne CummingsIslanders Retail and Merchandise OperationsIslanders Pro Shop Manager / Asst. Manager . . . . . . . . . Tim Murray / Nicolo ValentiRetail Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert MarsalaIslanders FinanceController / Accounting Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frank Romano / Chris VardaroPayroll Manager / A/P Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christine Bowler / Janet NelsonStaff Accountant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lisa RodolitzIslanders Practice FacilityGeneral Manager / Assistant Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.J. Congero / Christina MottArena Operations / Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joseph Fu / Jessica HigginsFigure Skating Director / Hockey Director . . . . . . . . . . . . Valerie Murray / Bob ThorntonBarclays Center AdministrationEVP Business Affairs/Chief Legal Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff GewirtzVP Assistant General Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kari CohenBarclays Center CommunicationsCommunications Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mandy GutmannCommunications Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stuart BryanBarclays Center Ticket Sales and OperationsSenior VP, Ticket Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John BaierVice President of Sales and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike DeMarinoExecutive Director, Group Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kirk KingVice President, Sports Ticketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul KavanaughSenior Director of Ticket Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emmanuel JacoboDirector of Ticket Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashley FaustDirector of Group Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daivd NostiManager, Sports Ticketing Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meghan GarveySenior Account Executive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian FrankelManager, Inside Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adam MetzendorfAccount Executives, Ticket Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maxwell Bloch, Claire Chen, George Hirsch, Brody

Mankus, Robert Nogueras, Tanner WoodsInside Sales Representatives . . . . . . Zach Cohen, Krista Lamoreaux, Brittany McDonald, Nicole Medvitz, Max

Padway, Rob Palomba, Steven Persaud, Talia Rosenhaus, Daniel SingerDirector, Premium Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bryan NadellSenior Manager, VIP Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rachel LowAccount Managers, VIP Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marc Gerstein, David Koblentz , Ryan Koerner,

Leah Papalia, Steven Weiss, Zachary SchwartzCoordinator of Member Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bobby StroudSenior Account Manager, Group Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anthony InfanteAccount Manager, Group Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patrick Bogan, Victoria Natoli, Zachary PleeterCoordinator, Group Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deena SenaCoordinator, Ticket Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lauren HerzlichCoordinator, Sports Ticketing Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . Christopher ZabadyBarclays Center Marketing and SponsorshipExecutive VP, Global Partnerships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike ZavodskySr. VP, Partnership Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joshua PrussVice President, Analytics & Business Strategy . . . . . . . . . Randy LewisVice President, Content and Creative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff GambleVice President, Global Partnerships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris LombardoSr. Director, Partnership Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Howard SeifSr. Director, Global Partnerships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daniel GaimanDirector, Business Strategy and Analytics . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael ShearSocial Media Coordinator / Web Content Producer. . . . . Rachel Schwartz / Cory WrightMarketing Manager / Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joseph Paciullo / Derick Beresford

General Managers’ HistoryBill Torrey, 1972-73 to 1991-92; Don Maloney, 1992-93 to 1994-95; Don Maloney,Darcy Regier and Mike Milbury, 1995-96; Mike Milbury, 1996-97 to 2005-06; NeilSmith and Garth Snow, 2006-07; Garth Snow, 2007-08 to date.

94 • NEW YORK RANGERS, Draft Choices, Directory


2017Pick

7 Lias Andersson21 Filip Chytil

123 Brandon Crawley145 Calle Sjalin157 Dominik Lakatos174 Morgan Barron207 Patrik Virta

2016Pick

81 Sean Day98 Tarmo Reunanen

141 Tim Gettinger171 Gabriel Fontaine174 Tyler Wall201 Ty Ronning

2015Pick

41 Ryan Gropp62 Robin Kovacs79 Sergey Zborovskiy89 Aleksi Saarela

113 Brad Morrison119 Daniel Bernhardt184 Adam Huska

2014Pick

59 Brandon Halverson85 Keegan Iverson

104 Ryan Mantha118 Igor Shesterkin122 Richard Nejezchleb140 Daniel Walcott142 Tyler Nanne

2013Pick

65 Adam Tambellini75 Pavel Buchnevich80 Anthony Duclair

110 Ryan Graves170 Mackenzie Skapski

2012Pick

28 Brady Skjei59 Cristoval Nieves

119 Calle Andersson142 Thomas Spelling

2011Pick

15 J.T. Miller72 Steven Fogarty

106 Michael St. Croix134 Shane McColgan136 Samuel Noreau172 Peter Ceresnak

2010Pick

10 Dylan McIlrath40 Christian Thomas

100 Andrew Yogan130 Jason Wilson157 Jesper Fast190 Randy McNaught

2009Pick

19 Chris Kreider47 Ethan Werek80 Ryan Bourque

127 Roman Horak140 Scott Stajcer170 Dan Maggio200 Mikhail Pashnin

2008Pick

20 Michael Del Zotto51 Derek Stepan75 Evgeny Grachev90 Tomas Kundratek

111 Dale Weise141 Chris Doyle171 Mitch Gaulton

2007Pick

17 Alexei Cherepanov48 Antoine Lafleur

138 Max Campbell168 Carl Hagelin193 David Skokan198 Danny Hobbs

2006Pick

21 Bobby Sanguinetti54 Artem Anisimov84 Ryan Hillier

104 David Kveton137 Tomas Zaborsky174 Eric Hunter204 Lukas Zeliska

2005Pick

12 Marc Staal40 Michael Sauer56 Marc-Andre Cliche66 Brodie Dupont77 Dalyn Flatt

107 Tom Pyatt147 Trevor Koverko178 Greg Beller211 Ryan Russell

2004Pick

6 Al Montoya19 Lauri Korpikoski36 Darin Olver48 Dane Byers51 Bruce Graham60 Brandon Dubinsky73 Zdenek Bahensky80 Billy Ryan

127 Ryan Callahan135 Roman Psurny169 Jordan Foote247 Jonathan Paiement266 Jakub Petruzalek

2003Pick

12 Hugh Jessiman50 Ivan Baranka75 Ken Roche

122 Corey Potter149 Nigel Dawes176 Ivan Dornic179 Philippe Furrer180 Chris Holt209 Dylan Reese243 Jan Marek

New York Rangers14th Floor2 Pennsylvania PlazaNew York, New York 10121Phone 212/465-6486PR FAX 212/465-6494www.newyorkrangers.comCapacity: 18,006

Madison Square Garden

Team Executive ManagementExec. Chairman, The Madison Square Garden Company . . James L. DolanPresident & Chief Executive Officer,

The Madison Square Garden Company. . . . . . . . . . . . David O’ConnorPresident and Alternate Governor, New York Rangers . . Glen SatherGeneral Manager, New York Rangers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff GortonExec. V.P., MSG Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jordan SolomonSr. V.P., Legal & Business Affairs, Team & Sports Ops. . . Jamaal LesaneSr. V.P., Legal & Business Affairs, Sports Ops . . . . . . . . . John MasterSr. V.P., Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeanine McGrorySr. V.P., Sports Team Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark PiazzaSr. V.P., Public Relations & Player Recruitment . . . . . . . . John RosascoDeputy General Counsel & Sr. V.P.,

Legal & Business Affairs, Team Operations . . . . . . . . . Marc SchoenfeldHockey Club PersonnelSr. V.P. & Assistant General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim SchoenfeldAssistant G.M., & G.M., Hartford Wolf Pack. . . . . . . . . . Chris DruryHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alain VigneaultAssociate Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott ArnielAssistant Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lindy Ruff, Darryl WilliamsAssistant Coach & Goaltending Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Benoit AllaireVideo Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerry DineenVideo Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shawn RocheSkills Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark CiaccioDir., Player Care & Development/Analytics & Hockey Tech . . Jim SullivanDirector, Player Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gordie ClarkDirector of Professional Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin MaxwellDirector of Player Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jed OrtmeyerSenior Advisor to the President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike BarnettHockey Consultant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doug RisebroughHockey & Business Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adam GravesDirector of European Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nickolai BobrovEuropean Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mikko Eloranta, Jan Gajdosik, Oto Hascak,

Patric Kjellberg, Vladimir LutchenkoAmateur Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry Bernard, Rich Brown, Brendon Clark, Daniel Dore,

Eric Doyle, Kim Gellert, Jamie Herrington Peter StephanProfessional Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Eminger, Rick Kehoe, Gilles Leger, Justin SatherHead Athletic Trainer & Director of Sports Medicine . . . . Jim RamsayAssistant Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sean MurdochEquipment Manager / Asst. Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Acacio Marques / Billy Southard / Timothy WebbMassage Therapist/Assistant Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bruce LifrieriStrength & Cond. Coach / Asst. Strength & Cond. Coach. . Reg Grant / Pete DraovitchPerformance Analyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adam VirgileStrength & Conditioning Consultant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ben PrentissStrength & Conditioning Consultant, Europe . . . . . . . . . Daniel HedinDirector, MSG Training Center Operations . . . . . . . . . . . Alex CaseSports Team OperationsVice President, Sports Team Ops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason VogelDirector, Sports Team Ops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian WendthDirector, MSG Sports Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharon ToledoManager, Sports Team Ops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caroline NotaroCoordinator, Sports Team Ops. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Clare CondonHockey OperationsDirectors, Scouting Info / Hockey Admin . . . . . . . . . . . . Victor Saljanin / Katie CondonBuilding OperationsVice President, Building Ops, MSG Training Center. . . . . Miguel VazquezSecurity Supervisor, MSG Training Center. . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin DeeganManager, Building Operations, MSG Training Center . . . Steve KaminskiCoordinator, Building Operations, MSG Training Center. . Jennifer LaGrippoMedical StaffChief Medical Officer & Sr. V.P., Player Care. . . . . . . . . . Dr. Lisa CallahanHead Team Physician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Bryan KellyTeam Sports Dietitian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erika WhitmanTeam Dentist / Assistant Team Dentist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Don Salomon / Dr. Joseph V. EspositoCommunicationsVice President, Communications, MSG Sports . . . . . . . . Ryan WatsonDirector, Public Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan NissanManager, Communications, MSG Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . Mallory KwitterManager / Coordinator, Public Relations. . . . . . . . . . . . . Lindsay Hayes / Michael RappaportMarketingVice President, Marketing Strategy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeanie BaumgartnerDirector, Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adam SkollarManager, Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greer O’KeefeManager, Website Production & Analytics . . . . . . . . . . . Lisa HaywardManager, Digital Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt CalamiaDigital Content Producer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amanda BorgesCoordinator, Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert WinstonSenior Design Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joanecy KagalinganEvent PresentationSenior Vice President & Executive Producer. . . . . . . . . . . Marc BaumanVice President, Event Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg KwizakMusic Director, Event Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ray CastoldiDirector / Coordinator, Event Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . Justin Casserly / Amanda LibrotManager, Video Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cory GershonCommunity Relations, Fan Development, and Youth ProgrammingVice President, Youth Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rick NadeauDirector, Community Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David MartellaManager, Youth Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike FasuloManager, Business Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Felicia GanthierCoordinator, Fan Development and Engagement . . . . . . Madeleine PeakeCoordinator, Alumni Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael AliDirector, Special Projects &

Community Relations Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rod GilbertMSG Photo ServicesOfficial Photographer of Madison Square Garden. . . . . . George KalinskyVice President, MSG Photo Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rebecca TaylorEditor / Manager, MSG Photo Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carly Boyle / Zachary LaneCoordinator, MSG Photo Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taylor WilderAdditional InformationTelevision / Radio Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MSG Network / MSG Radio

Jeff GortonGeneral ManagerBorn: Melrose, MA, June 6, 1968.

New York Rangers president Glen Sather announced on July 1 that Jeff Gorton hadbeen named the 11th general manager in franchise history. Gorton had been amember of the Rangers organization for the previous eight seasons and served asthe team’s assistant general manager over the last four seasons. He joined theRangers in 2007 as a professional scout, and served three seasons as assistantdirector, player personnel before becoming the team’s assistant general manager.During Gorton’s tenure with the Rangers, he has played a key role in the selection ofsuch players as Derek Stepan, Chris Kreider, Jesper Fast, and J.T. Miller in the NHLDraft. Gorton was vital in the Rangers’ acquisitions of Ryan McDonagh, Rick Nash,Derick Brassard, and Keith Yandle through trades, as well as the signing of freeagents Kevin Shattenkirk, Kevin Hayes and Mats Zuccarello.Prior to joining the Rangers, Gorton spent 15 seasons with the Boston Bruinsorganization, serving as the Bruins’ assistant general manager during the final sevenyears of his tenure. In that role, he was involved in contract negotiations, scoutingoperations and the team’s American Hockey League affiliate in Providence. Gortonserved as Boston’s interim general manager from March 27 to July 8, 2006,directing the Bruins’ efforts at the 2006 NHL Draft and negotiating contracts andtrades at the start of the 2006 free agency period. At the 2006 NHL Draft, Gortonwas instrumental in landing Bruins’ star players Brad Marchand and Tuukka Rask (ina trade), as well as former Bruins’ stars Phil Kessel and Milan Lucic. He also acquiredAll-Star free agents Zdeno Chara and Marc Savard.Gorton originally joined the Bruins organization in their public relations departmentat the beginning of the 1992-93 season. He became the Bruins’ director of scoutinginformation in October 1994, where he created the scouting database whichnetworks the club’s scouts via computer, and coordinated video on prospects inpreparation of scouting assignments and the annual NHL Draft. Gorton holds adegree in physical education from Bridgewater State College, and a Masters insports management from Springfield College.

General Managers’ HistoryLester Patrick, 1926-27 to 1944-45; Lester Patrick and Frank Boucher, 1945-46;Frank Boucher, 1946-47 to 1954-55; Muzz Patrick, 1955-56 to 1963-64; MuzzPatrick and Emile Francis, 1964-65; Emile Francis, 1965-66 to 1974-75; Emile Francisand John Ferguson, 1975-76; John Ferguson, 1976-77, 1977-78; Fred Shero,1978-79, 1979-80; Fred Shero and Craig Patrick, 1980-81; Craig Patrick, 1981-82 to1985-86; Phil Esposito, 1986-87 to 1988-89; Neil Smith, 1989-90 to 1999-2000;Glen Sather, 2000-01 to 2014-15; Jeff Gorton, 2015-16 to date.

98 • OTTAWA SENATORS, Draft Choices, Directory


2017Pick

28 Shane Bowers47 Alex Formenton

121 Drake Batherson183 Jordan Hollett

2016Pick

11 Logan Brown42 Jonathan Dahlen

103 Todd Burgess133 Maxime Lajoie163 Markus Nurmi

2015Pick

18 Thomas Chabot21 Colin White36 Gabriel Gagne48 Filip Chlapik

107 Christian Wolanin109 Filip Ahl139 Christian Jaros199 Joel Daccord

2014Pick

40 Andreas Englund70 Miles Gendron

100 Shane Eiserman189 Kelly Summers190 Francis Perron

2013Pick

17 Curtis Lazar78 Marcus Hogberg

102 Tobias Lindberg108 Ben Harpur138 Vincent Dunn161 Chris Leblanc168 Quentin Shore

2012Pick

15 Cody Ceci76 Chris Driedger82 Jarrod Maidens

106 Tim Boyle136 Robert Baillargeon166 Francois Brassard196 Mikael Wikstrand

2011Pick

6 Mika Zibanejad21 Stefan Noesen24 Matt Puempel61 Shane Prince96 Jean-Gabriel Pageau

126 Fredrik Claesson156 Darren Kramer171 Max McCormick186 Jordan Fransoo204 Ryan Dzingel

2010Pick

76 Jakub Culek106 Marcus Sorensen178 Mark Stone196 Bryce Aneloski

2009Pick

9 Jared Cowen39 Jakob Silfverberg46 Robin Lehner

100 Chris Wideman130 Mike Hoffman146 Jeff Costello160 Corey Cowick190 Brad Peltz191 Michael Sdao

2008Pick

15 Erik Karlsson42 Patrick Wiercioch79 Zack Smith

109 Andre Petersson119 Derek Grant139 Mark Borowiecki199 Emil Sandin

2007Pick

29 Jim O’Brien60 Ruslan Bashkirov90 Louie Caporusso

120 Ben Blood

2006Pick

28 Nick Foligno68 Eric Gryba91 Kaspars Daugavins

121 Pierre-Luc Lessard151 Ryan Daniels181 Kevin Koopman211 Erik Condra

2005Pick

9 Brian Lee70 Vitali Anikeyenko95 Cody Bass98 Ilya Zubov

115 Janne Kolehmainen136 Tomas Kudelka186 Dmitri Megalinsky204 Colin Greening

2004Pick

23 Andrej Meszaros58 Kirill Lyamin77 Shawn Weller87 Peter Regin89 Jeff Glass

122 Alexander Nikulin141 Jim McKenzie156 Roman Wick219 Joe Cooper251 Matthew McIlvane284 John Wikner

2003Pick

29 Patrick Eaves67 Igor Mirnov

100 Philippe Seydoux135 Mattias Karlsson142 Tim Cook166 Sergei Gimayev228 Will Colbert260 Ossi Louhivaara291 Brian Elliott

Ottawa SenatorsCanadian Tire Centre1000 Palladium DriveOttawa, OntarioK2V 1A5Phone 613/599-0250FAX 613/599-5562www.ottawasenators.comCapacity: 18,572

Canadian Tire Centre

ExecutiveOwner, Governor and Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eugene MelnykPresident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom AnselmiV.P., Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mardi WalkerV.P., Strategic Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Geoff PublowV.P. and Executive Director, Canadian Tire Centre . . . . . Tom ConroyExec. Assistant to the President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amanda Clements

Hockey OperationsGeneral Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pierre DorionAssistant General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Randy LeeManager of Hockey Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allison VaughanDirector, Team Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jordan SilmserPlayer Development Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shean DonovanCoordinator, Hockey Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sean McCauleyHockey Operations Assistant, Analytics and Research . . . Tim PattysonHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guy BoucherAssociate Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marc CrawfordAssistant Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rob Cookson, Martin RaymondGoaltending Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pierre GroulxVideo Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kristopher YoungConditioning Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris SchwarzAssistant Conditioning Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rob MoulandDirector of Sports Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gerry TownendHead Athletic Therapist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Domenic NicolettaAssistant Athletic Therapist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jean-Sebastien HartellEquipment Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John ForgetAssistant Equipment Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ian CoxMassage Therapist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shawn Markwick

ScoutsChief Amateur Scout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trent MannAmateur Scouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jimmy Blixt, Dan Boeser, Don Boyd,

George Fargher, Bob Janecyk, Justin Murray,Anders Östberg, Todd Stirling, Bobby Strumm

Chief European Scout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mikko RuutuChief Professional Scout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim ClarkPro Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Abbamont, John Perpich, Steve Stirling

CommunicationsSenior Director, Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian MorrisManager, Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris MooreCoordinator, Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brett VareyTranslator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Tremblay

LegalSenior Legal Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Stacey

Corporate Partnerships, Premium Client Services and TicketingSr. V.P., Corporate Strategy and Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark BonneauEA to Sr. V.P., Corporate Strategy and Sales

& V.P. Strategic Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brooke BrownSr, Director of Sales, Corporate Partnerships . . . . . . . . . Bill CourchaineDirector, Corporate Partnerships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve ChestnutSr. Corporate Account Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve KatzmanSr. Director, Corporate Partnerships & Activations . . . . . Gina GianettoDirector, Regional Corporate Sales & Partnerships . . . . . Chris AtackDirector, Ticket Sales & Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Geoff RossManager, Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daniel JulienManager, Premium Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brendan Du VallManager, Group Sales and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Devon HoganDirector, Premium Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christine ClancyManager, Suite Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tracey BonnerManager, Premium Client Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kristin Wood

Data Management and AnalyticsDirector, Data & Analytics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom GillisSystem Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Darren IsnorCRM &Ticketing Analyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rick Hardy Cheam

FinanceSenior Director, Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marcello PecoraCorporate Controller, Capital Sports & Entertainment . . Andrea TunksController, Capital Sports Properties Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kris QuarringtonExec. Assistant to the CFO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colette Hiscott

Information TechnologyIT Director / Architect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Darren Just / Don Morin

MarketingSenior Director, Marketing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael WallaceDirector, Game Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul GallantDirector, Fan and Community Development . . . . . . . . . . Aaron RobinsonManager, Digital Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alex ForbesManager, Brand Integration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dana TelferSocial Content Producer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Craig MedagliaVideo Producers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nick Gilmore, Adam WoodArt Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edtmun JasvinsManager, Marketing & Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deborah Wilson

Operations and EventsAssistant to the V.P. and Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . Linda JulianDirector, Engineering and Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ed HealyDirector, Canadian Tire Centre Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . Krista GalbraithManagers, Engineering / Event Production / Operations . . Konstantinos Capordelis / Tim Swords / Alex Gagnon

MerchandiseDirector, Merchandise Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Lawton

Sens FoundationPresident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Danielle RobinsonV.P., Corp. Relations & Fundraising Partnerships . . . . . . . Jonathan BoddenDirector, Communications & Community Investments . . Brad Weir

MiscellaneousRadio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TSN 1200 (English), 94,5 FM (French)Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TSN and RDSTeam Photographer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Freestyle Photography (Andre Ringuette)Mascot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spartacat

Pierre DorionGeneral ManagerBorn: Ottawa, ON, July 6, 1972.

Ottawa Senators owner and chief executive officer Eugene Melnyk announced theappointment of Pierre Dorion as the team’s new general manager on April 10,2016. Dorion became the eighth general manager in team history after having spentnine seasons with the Senators. In his first season as general manager in 2016-17,the Senators returned to the playoffs and went all the way to the EasternConference Finals.An Ottawa native, Dorion spent two-plus seasons as assistant general manager witha focus on NHL contracts, player personnel and leading the club’s professional andamateur scouting activities. Before taking on the assistant general manager role inJanuary of 2014, Dorion spent four-plus seasons as director of player personnel andalso served two seasons as the Senators’ chief amateur scout. As director of playerpersonnel, Dorion was responsible for managing the Senators scouting staff, bothprofessional and amateur, and oversaw all facets of evaluation for players bothinside and outside of the organization.Dorion originally joined the Senators in July of 2007 after spending the previous twoseasons as an amateur scout for the New York Rangers and the prior 11 seasonswith the Montreal Canadiens, where he served as an amateur scouting coordinatorand as chief scout.

A lot of Ottawa’s late draftpicks have had great successin the NHL. Ryan Dzingel waschosen 204th overall in 2011.

102 • PHILADELPHIA FLYERS, Draft Choices, Directory


2017Pick

2 Nolan Patrick27 Morgan Frost35 Isaac Ratcliffe80 Kirill Ustimenko

106 Matthew Strome107 Maxim Sushko137 Noah Cates168 Olle Lycksell196 Wyatt Kalynuk

2016Pick

22 German Rubtsov36 Pascal Laberge48 Carter Hart52 Wade Allison82 Carsen Twarynski

109 Connor Bunnaman139 Linus Hogberg169 Tanner Laczynski172 Anthony Salinitri199 David Bernhardt

2015Pick

7 Ivan Provorov24 Travis Konecny70 Felix Sandstrom90 Matej Tomek98 Samuel Dove-McFalls

104 Mikhail Vorobyev128 David Kase158 Cooper Marody188 Ivan Fedotov

2014Pick

17 Travis Sanheim48 Nicolas Aube-Kubel86 Mark Friedman

138 Oskar Lindblom168 Radel Fazleev198 Jesper Pettersson

2013Pick

11 Samuel Morin41 Robert Hagg72 Tyrell Goulbourne

132 Terrance Amorosa162 Merrick Madsen192 David Drake

2012Pick

20 Scott Laughton45 Anthony Stolarz78 Shayne Gostisbehere

111 Fredric Larsson117 Taylor Leier141 Reece Willcox201 Valeri Vasiliev

2011Pick

8 Sean Couturier68 Nick Cousins

116 Colin Suellentrop118 Marcel Noebels176 Petr Placek206 Derek Mathers

2010Pick

89 Michael Chaput119 Tye McGinn149 Michael Parks179 Nick Luukko206 Ricard Blidstrand209 Brendan Ranford

2009Pick

81 Adam Morrison87 Simon Bertilsson

142 Nic Riopel153 Dave Labrecque172 Eric Wellwood196 Oliver Lauridsen

2008Pick

19 Luca Sbisa67 Marc-Andre Bourdon84 Jacob Deserres

178 Zac Rinaldo196 Joacim Eriksson

2007Pick

2 James van Riemsdyk41 Kevin Marshall66 Garrett Klotz

122 Mario Kempe152 Jon Kalinski161 Patrick Maroon182 Brad Phillips

2006Pick

22 Claude Giroux39 Andreas Nodl42 Mike Ratchuk55 Denis Bodrov79 Jon Matsumoto

101 Joonas Lehtivuori109 Jakub Kovar145 Jon Rheault175 Michael Dupont205 Andrei Popov

2005Pick

29 Steve Downie91 Oskars Bartulis

119 Jeremy Duchesne152 Josh Beaulieu174 John Flatters215 Matt Clackson

2004Pick

92 Rob Bellamy101 R.J. Anderson124 David Laliberte144 Chris Zarb149 Gino Pisellini170 Ladislav Scurko171 Frederik Cabana232 Martin Houle253 Travis Gawryletz286 Triston Grant291 John Carter

2003Pick

11 Jeff Carter24 Mike Richards69 Colin Fraser81 Stefan Ruzicka85 Alexandre Picard87 Ryan Potulny95 Rick Kozak

108 Kevin Romy140 David Tremblay191 Rejean Beauchemin193 Ville Hostikka

Philadelphia FlyersWells Fargo Center3601 South Broad StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19148-5290Phone 215/465-4500PR FAX 215/218-7837www.philadelphiaflyers.comCapacity: 19,605

Wells Fargo Center

Executive ManagementPresident and COO, Comcast-Spectacor, Governor. . Dave ScottPresident, Philadelphia Flyers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul HolmgrenExecutive Vice President/General Manager . . . . . . . Ron HextallSenior Vice President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob ClarkeAlternate Governors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Holmgren, Shawn Tilger, Phil WeinbergCOO, Business Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shawn TilgerExecutive Assistants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharon Allison, Cheri Arnao, Ann Marie NasutiHockey Club PersonnelAssistant General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barry HanrahanHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave HakstolAssistant Coaches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gord Murphy, Ian Laperriere, Kris KnoblauchGoaltending Coach / Video Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kim Dillabaugh / Adam PattersonDirector of Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris PryorHead Pro Scout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave BrownPro Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Chapman, Ross Fitzpatrick, Al Hill,

Ilkka SinisaloCollege Scout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wade ClarkeAmateur Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Greig, Joakim Grundberg, Todd Hearty, Ken Hoodikoff, Jack

McIlhargey, Simon Nolet, Dennis Patterson, Rick Pracey, Nick PryorScouting Consultant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill BarberPlayer Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kjell Samuelsson, John Riley, Brady RobinsonDirector of Team Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bryan HardenberghManager of Hockey Analytics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ian AndersonHockey Operations Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacob HurlbutExecutive Asst. / Administrative Asst.. . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly Flanagan / Jody ClarkeMedical/TrainingDirector of Medical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim McCrossinAssistant Athletic Trainer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sal RaffaStrength & Conditioning Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris OsmondDirector of Sports Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ben PetersonMassage Therapist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack KellyTeam Physicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter DeLuca, M.D.; Gary Dorshimer, M.D.;

Guy Lanzi, D.M.D.; Frank Brady, D.C.Head Equipment Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Derek SettlemyreEquipment Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harry Bricker, Anthony OratorioAssistant Equipment Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike CraytorBusiness DevelopmentDirector, Business Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve CoskeyCommunicationsSenior Director, Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zack HillDirector, Public Relations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe SivilleManager, Broadcasting & Media Services . . . . . . . . Brian SmithCustomer ServiceVice President, Revenue Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cindy StutmanSenior Manager, Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . Courtney SamsCustomer Service Account Managers . . . . . . . . . . . Vincent Galasso, Niles McFate, Chris

McClendon, Sean Naylor, Michelle SiporinClient Communications Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shannon BowesSeason Ticket Holder Programs/Services Coord.. . . . Amanda PerkinsFinanceChief Financial Officer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angelo CardoneDirector of Accounting / Senior Accountant . . . . . . Stephen Stout / Chris BoyerManager, Accounting and Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan GilliesStaff Accountants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Wojciechowski, Candy McKnightPayroll Accountant / Accounting Clerk . . . . . . . . . . Renee Eiler / Michele DominicMarketingVice President, Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe HellerGame Presentation Senior Director / Manager . . . . . Anthony Gioia / Corinne YamadaDirector, Marketing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah FergusDirector, Community Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brad MarshSenior Manager, Community Relations . . . . . . . . . . Jason TempestaManager, Youth & Amateur Hockey . . . . . . . . . . . . Rob BaerDigital Media Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christine MinaManager, Marketing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hung TranProduction Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Max FarraraDigital Media Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lauren RobinsAmbassadors of Hockey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob Kelly, Bernie ParentFan Relations Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerry CallahanProducer/Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Artie HalsteadGraphics Designers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Cahill, Matthew StalkerVideo Editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Shay, Kevin Sutton, Lauren TancrediPublic Address Announcer / Anthem Singer . . . . . . Lou Nolan / Lauren HartTicket SalesSenior Vice President, Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bryan AntonTicket Sales Director / Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ilkka Kortesluoma / Sarah KurtzDirect Marketing Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Justine PletnickManagers, Sales / Client Development . . . . . . . . . . Josh Wentz, Nick Marchesiello / James DarlingtonSr. Account Exec. / Sr. Client Development Exec. . . . Charlie Wanner / Fran WalmsleyAccount Executives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Kramer, Ryan Pirrone, Will SpellmanGroup Sales Account Executive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve LuongoClient Development Executives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Juliana Carfagno, Cameron Lucas, Vicki

Rees-Jones, Rick Halverson, David TiernoSales Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Miller, Michelle Shames, Alexis Cochran,

Alex Bergen, Patrick TobeyTicketingDirector, Ticketing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan McGinnesTicket Office Manager / Asst. Manager / Coord. . . . Linda Fleischer / Tyler Wolford / Kris HourinBroadcastTV Rightsholders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Comcast SportsNet, The Comcast Network (TCN)TV Play-by-Play / Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Jackson / Keith Jones, Bill ClementRinkside Analyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris TherienRadio Rightsholder / Play-by-Play / Color . . . . . . . . . 97.5 The Fanatic / Tim Saunders / Steve Coates

Ron HextallGeneral ManagerBorn: Brandon, MB, May 3, 1964.

Ron Hextall was named general manager of the Philadelphia Flyers on May 7, 2014after serving as assistant GM and director of hockey operations during the 2013-14season. Hextall returned to the Flyers after spending the previous seven seasons withthe Los Angeles Kings, where he held the title of vice president and assistant generalmanager. In Los Angeles, Hextall assisted in all facets of the Kings’ hockeyoperations department while helping the team win the 2012 Stanley Cupchampionship. He also served as the general manager of the Manchester Monarchs,Los Angeles’s primary affiliate in the American Hockey League.Prior to joining the Kings, Hextall spent seven seasons in the Flyers front office. Hebecame a pro scout in 1999 upon his retirement as a player, and served in that rolefor three seasons before being promoted to director of pro player personnel in2002. In his front office positions with the Flyers, Hextall was instrumental in theclub’s three Atlantic Division titles and two trips to the Eastern Conference Finalswhile the club averaged nearly 102 points per season.Hextall played 11 years of his 13-year career with the Flyers, while also playing ayear each with Quebec and the New York Islanders. He led the Flyers to the StanleyCup Final in his rookie season of 1986-87, winning the Vezina Trophy as the NHL’stop goaltender and the Conn Smythe Trophy as Most Valuable Player in the 1987Stanley Cup playoffs, despite losing to the Edmonton Oilers in seven games. He wasalso named to both the NHL All-Rookie and NHL First All-Star Teams that season.Hextall played for the Flyers until 1992 and then returned to Philadelphia from 1994until his retirement in 1999, making another trip to the Stanley Cup Final in 1997.He is the franchise’s all-time leader among goaltenders in games played (489) andwins (240), while ranking third in shutouts (18). His NHL career included a total of608 regular season games, a 296-214-69 record including 23 shutouts, a 2.97goals-against-average and a .895 save-percentage. On December 8, 1987, hebecame the first goaltender in the history of the NHL to score a goal by shooting thepuck into the net as the Flyers defeated the Boston Bruins by a score of 5-2 at theSpectrum. On April 11, 1989, during a Flyers 8-5 playoff victory against theWashington Capitals at the Capital Centre, he collected his second career goal andbecame the first goalie to score a goal in an NHL playoff game.A native of Brandon, Manitoba, Hextall was originally selected by the Flyers in thesixth-round (119th overall) of the 1982 NHL Draft. He is the fourth Hextall to play inthe NHL following his father, Bryan Jr., his grandfather, Hall of Famer Bryan, Sr., andhis uncle Dennis, who played for the Kings during the 1969-70 season. His son Brettwas drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes in the sixth-round of the 2008 NHL Draft.

General Managers’ HistoryBud Poile, 1967-68, 1968-69; Bud Poile and Keith Allen, 1969-70; Keith Allen,1970-71 to 1982-83; Bob McCammon, 1983-84; Bob Clarke, 1984-85 to 1989-90;Russ Farwell, 1990-91 to 1993-94; Bob Clarke, 1994-95 to 2005-06; Bob Clarkeand Paul Holmgren, 2006-07; Paul Holmgren, 2007-08 to 2013-14; Ron Hextall,2014-15 to date.

106 • PITTSBURGH PENGUINS, Draft Choices, Directory


2017Pick

51 Zachary Lauzon93 Clayton Phillips

152 Jan Drozg155 Linus Olund186 Antti Palojarvi217 William Reilly

2016Pick

55 Filip Gustavsson61 Kasper Bjorkqvist77 Connor Hall

121 Ryan Jones151 Niclas Almari181 Joe Masonius

2015Pick

46 Daniel Sprong137 Dominik Simon167 Frederik Tiffels197 Nikita Pavlychev

2014Pick

22 Kasperi Kapanen113 Sam Lafferty145 Anthony Angello173 Jaden Lindo203 Jeff Taylor

2013Pick

44 Tristan Jarry77 Jake Guentzel

119 Ryan Segalla164 Dane Birks179 Blaine Byron209 Troy Josephs

2012Pick

8 Derrick Pouliot22 Olli Maatta52 Teddy Blueger81 Oscar Sundqvist83 Matt Murray92 Matia Marcantuoni

113 Sean Maguire143 Clark Seymour173 Anton Zlobin

2011Pick

23 Joe Morrow54 Scott Harrington

144 Dominik Uher174 Josh Archibald209 Scott Wilson

2010Pick

20 Beau Bennett80 Bryan Rust

110 Tom Kuhnhackl140 Kenny Agostino152 Joe Rogalski170 Reid McNeill

2009Pick

30 Simon Despres61 Philip Samuelsson63 Ben Hanowski

121 Nick Petersen123 Alex Velischek151 Andy Bathgate181 Viktor Ekbom

2008Pick120 Nathan Moon150 Alexander Pechurski180 Patrick Killeen210 Nick D’Agostino

2007Pick

20 Angelo Esposito51 Keven Veilleux78 Robert Bortuzzo80 Casey Pierro-Zabotel

111 Luca Caputi118 Alex Grant141 Jake Muzzin171 Dustin Jeffrey

2006Pick

2 Jordan Staal32 Carl Sneep65 Brian Strait

125 Chad Johnson185 Timo Seppanen

2005Pick

1 Sidney Crosby61 Michael Gergen62 Kris Letang

125 Tommi Leinonen126 Tim Crowder194 Jean-Philippe Paquet195 Joe Vitale

2004Pick

2 Evgeni Malkin31 Johannes Salmonsson61 Alex Goligoski67 Nick Johnson85 Brian Gifford99 Tyler Kennedy

130 Michal Sersen164 Moises Gutierrez194 Chris Peluso222 Jordan Morrison228 David Brown259 Brian Ihnacak

2003Pick

1 Marc-Andre Fleury32 Ryan Stone70 Jonathan Filewich73 Daniel Carcillo

121 Paul Bissonnette161 Evgeni Isakov169 Lukas Bolf199 Andy Chiodo229 Stephen Dixon232 Joe Jensen263 Matt Moulson

Executive ManagementCo-Owner/Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mario LemieuxCo-Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ron BurkleCEO/President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David MorehouseCOO/General Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Travis WilliamsHockey OperationsExecutive V.P./General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim RutherfordAssistant General Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Guerin, Jason KarmanosHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike SullivanAssistant Coaches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sergei Gonchar, Jacques Martin, Mark RecchiGoaltending Coach / Video Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Buckley / Andy SaucierDirectors, Team Operations / Hockey Research . . . . Jim Britt / Sam VenturaHockey Ops Asst. / Exec. Asst. to the EVP/GM . . . . . Erik Heasley / Michele ColaianniPlayer Development Director / Coach . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Young / Jarrod SkaldeGoaltending Development Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brendan SullivanAHL Head Coach / Assistant Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . Clark Donatelli / J.D. Forrest, Tim ArmyHead Equipment Mgr. / Asst. Mgrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . Dana Heinze / JC Ihrig, Jon Taglianetti, Daniel KrollHead Athletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris StewartDirector of Sports Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Curtis BellAssistant Athletic Trainer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patrick SteidleHead Team Physician / Assistant Team Physician . . . Dr. Dharmesh Vyas / Dr. Melissa McLaneDirector, Sport Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andy O’BrienStrength & Conditioning Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alex TrincaScoutingDirector of Pro Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Derek ClanceyProfessional Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Al Santilli, Ryan BownessDirector of Amateur Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patrik AllvinAmateur Scouts . . . . . Colin Alexander, Brian Fitzgerald, Luc Gauthier, Frank Golden,

Jay Heinbuck, Jamie Huffman, Wayne Meier, Casey Torres, Warren YoungEuropean Scouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tommy Westlund, Petri PakaslahtiSpecial Assignment Scout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gilles MelocheAdministrationExec. Administrator/Director, Events & Hospitality . . Kat SmerdelExecutive Assistants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan Carper, Nicole Schaaf, Molly TrunzoShipping/Receiving Coordinator / Receptionist. . . . . Brett Hart / Kelly HartManager, Ice Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandon RadekePartnership SalesSenior Vice President, Sales & Broadcasting . . . . . . . Terry KalnaSr. Director, Partnership Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George ManiasSr. Director, Partnership Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ross MillerSr. Director, Partnership Sales & Media . . . . . . . . . . Mark TurleyDirector, Partnership Marketing / Partnership Sales . . Lori Wineland / Jack TiptonManager, Partnership Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brett BaurManagers, Partnership Marketing . . . . . Devin Beahm, Matt Dentinger, Paige Hancher, Jim MeyerPartnership Sales Liaison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pierre LaroucheCommunicationsVice President, Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom McMillanCommunications Senior Director / Manager . . . . . . Jennifer Bullano / Jason SeidlingExecutive Director, Penguins Radio / Producer . . . . . David Reynolds / Wayne AndersonRadio Play-by-Play / Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Lange / Phil BourquePenguins Radio Network & PensTV Host . . . . . . . . . Josh GetzoffCommunications Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul SteigerwaldNew MediaContent Director / Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sam Kasan / Michelle CrechioloManager, New Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andi PerelmanNew Media Coordinators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonathan Kabana, Jamie Louden, Evan SchallMarketingVice President, Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James SantilliSr. Director, Creative Services & Publications . . . . . . Barbara PilarskiDirector, Marketing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leo McCaffertyManager, Publications / Graphic Designer . . . . . . . . Erin Halley / Dave ScheponikDirector, Fan Development & Special Events . . . . . . Jill ShipleyManager, Fan Development / Marketing Coord. . . . Laura Spencer / Christine KingGame EntertainmentSr. Director, Production and Game Presentation . . . Rod MurrayDirectors, Event Presentation / Production Ops. . . . . Bill Wareham / Mike DavenportNew Media Video Producer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark CottingtonIn The Room Producers / Producer . . . . . . . . . . Andrew McIntyre, Jon Otte / Meghan McManimonSenior Designer, Motion Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aaron SpiegelProducers, Motion Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave Distilli, Ethan MansbergerProducer/Host of PensTV / P.A. Announcer . . . . . . . Celina Pompeani / Ryan MillFinanceSenior Vice President, Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin HartDirector, Finance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark KuczinskiSr. Accountant / Financial Analyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troy Ussack / Derek BaconPayroll Manager / Accounts Payable . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrea Winschel / Tawni LoveTechnologySr. Director, Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erik WattsBuilding Audio/Video Specialists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aaron Miller, Drew WarrenSystems Administrator / Jr. Administrator . . . . . . . . Jason Henry / Justin MellorManager, CRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark WalczakTicketingVice President, Ticketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chad SlencakSr. Directors, Premium Seating / Ticket Sales . . . . . . Brian Magness / George MurphyManagers, Premium Seating / Premium Services . . . Kyle Lux, Jon Seelnacht / Julia IveryManagers, Group Sales / Ticket Sales . . . . . . . . . . . Ashley Smith, Mike Zatchey / Nicole RudyTicket Sales Account Executives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George Birman, Bonnie GolinskiManagers, Box Office / Box Office Operations . . . . . Carol Coulson, Kelly Gabany / Jason OnuferDirector, Customer Service / Customer Service Reps. . . Kathy Davis / Holly Bandish, Jeff BlizmanSr. Director / Manager, Database Marketing . . . . . . Erin Exley / Danny GardnerInside Sales Representatives . . . . . . . . . Derek Leto, Kevin Devine, Auguste DeRose-Jones, Paige WisePenguins FoundationPresident, Penguins Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David SolteszDirector / Coordinators, Foundation . . . . . . Amanda Susko / Abbey Braddock, Madison ConnellyDirector / Liason, Community/Alumni Relations . . . . Cindy Himes / Ed Johnston

Pittsburgh PenguinsPPG Paints Arena1001 Fifth AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15219Phone 412/642-1300PR FAX 412/255-1988www.pittsburghpenguins.comCapacity: 18,387

PPG Paints Arena

General Managers’ HistoryJack Riley, 1967-68 to 1969-70; Red Kelly, 1970-71; Red Kelly and Jack Riley, 1971-72; Jack Riley, 1972-73;Jack Riley and Jack Button, 1973-74; Jack Button, 1974-75; Wren Blair, 1975-76; Wren Blair and BazBastien, 1976-77; Baz Bastien, 1977-78 to 1982-83; Eddie Johnston, 1983-84 to 1987-88; Tony Esposito,1988-89; Tony Esposito and Craig Patrick, 1989-90; Craig Patrick, 1990-91 to 2005-06; Ray Shero, 2006-07to 2013-14; Jim Rutherford, 2014-15 to date.

Jim RutherfordExecutive Vice President and General ManagerBorn: Beeton, ON, February 17, 1949.

Jim Rutherford was named general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins on June 6,2014. In his second season in charge in 2015-16, Rutherford used the trade andfree-agent markets to add veteran forwards Nick Bonino, Matt Cullen, Eric Fehr andPhil Kessel over the summer plus forward Carl Hagelin and defenseman Trevor Daleyduring the campaign. Rutherford’s retooled roster and midseason coaching changespurred the Penguins to a sizzling regular-season finish and a playoff run that carriedthem to the fourth Stanley Cup in franchise history. He was named the NHL GeneralManager of the Year for 2016, and in 2016-17, the Penguins became the first teamsince the 1997 and 1998 Detroit Red Wings to win back-to-back Stanley Cupchampionships.Rutherford, one of the most respected executives in hockey, was general managerof the Hartford/Carolina franchise for 20 years and led the Carolina Hurricanes tothe Stanley Cup in 2006. He stepped down from that position in April of 2014. Hehad been expected to continue in an advisory role with the Hurricanes until thePenguins opportunity arose.Rutherford was named general manager of the NHL’s Hartford Whalers on June 28,1994 and helped transition the club to Carolina in 1997. He also served as teampresident. He was named the NHL’s Executive of the Year by The Hockey News in2002 and 2006 and by The Sporting News in 2006. Under Rutherford’s leadership,the Hurricanes made two trips to the Stanley Cup Final, winning the EasternConference championship in 2002 and 2006, reached the conference finals in 2009and captured three division titles.Rutherford played 13 seasons in the NHL as a goaltender, including parts of threeseasons with the Penguins from 1971 to 1974. He was a first-round draft pick ofthe Detroit Red Wings in 1969 and played in the NHL from 1970 to 1983 withDetroit, Pittsburgh, Toronto and Los Angeles. He appeared in 115 games with thePenguins, posting a 44-49-14 record and a 3.14 goals-against average.When his playing career ended, Rutherford joined the Compuware SportsCorporation as director of hockey operations in 1983. He oversaw youth and juniorhockey for the Detroit-based company and was named general manager of theWindsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League after Compuware bought the majorjunior franchise in 1984. He was honored as the OHL’s Executive of the Year in 1987and 1988.

110 • ST. LOUIS BLUES, Draft Choices, Directory


2017Pick

20 Robert Thomas31 Klim Kostin

113 Alexei Toropchenko130 David Noel175 Trenton Bourque206 Anton Andersson

2016Pick

26 Tage Thompson35 Jordan Kyrou59 Evan Fitzpatrick

119 Tanner Kaspick125 Nolan Stevens144 Conner Bleackley209 Nikolaj Krag Christensen211 Filip Helt

2015Pick

56 Vince Dunn94 Adam Musil

116 Glenn Gawdin127 Niko Mikkola146 Luke Opilka176 Liam Dunda

2014Pick

21 Robby Fabbri33 Ivan Barbashev52 Maxim Letunov82 Jake Walman94 Ville Husso

110 Austin Poganski124 Jaedon Descheneau172 C.J. Yakimowicz176 Samuel Blais202 Dwyer Tschantz

2013Pick

47 Thomas Vannelli57 William Carrier

112 Zach Pochiro173 Santeri Saari

2012Pick

25 Jordan Schmaltz56 Sam Kurker67 Mackenzie MacEachern86 Colton Parayko

116 Nicholas Walters146 Francois Tremblay176 Petteri Lindbohm206 Tyrel Seaman

2011Pick

32 Ty Rattie41 Dmitrij Jaskin46 Joel Edmundson88 Jordan Binnington

102 Yannick Veilleux132 Niklas Lundstrom162 Ryan Tesink192 Teemu Eronen

2010Pick

14 Jaden Schwartz16 Vladimir Tarasenko44 Sebastian Wannstrom74 Max Gardiner

104 Jani Hakanpaa134 Cody Beach164 Stephen Macaulay

2009Pick

17 David Rundblad48 Brett Ponich78 Sergei Andronov

108 Tyler Shattock168 David Shields202 Max Tardy

2008Pick

4 Alex Pietrangelo33 Philip McRae34 Jake Allen65 Jori Lehtera70 James Livingston87 Ian Schultz95 David Warsofsky

125 Kristofer Berglund155 Anthony Nigro185 Paul Karpowich

2007Pick

13 Lars Eller18 Ian Cole26 David Perron39 Simon Hjalmarsson44 Aaron Palushaj85 Brett Sonne96 Cade Fairchild

100 Travis Erstad160 Anthony Peluso190 Trevor Nill

2006Pick

1 Erik Johnson25 Patrik Berglund31 Tomas Kana64 Jonas Junland94 Ryan Turek

106 Reto Berra124 Andy Sackrison154 Matthew McCollem184 Alexander Hellstrom

2005Pick

24 T.J. Oshie37 Scott Jackson85 Ben Bishop

156 Ryan Reaves169 Mike Gauthier171 Nick Drazenovic219 Nikolai Lemtyugov

2004Pick

17 Marek Schwarz49 Carl Soderberg83 Viktor Alexandrov

116 Michal Birner136 Nikita Nikitin180 Roman Polak211 David Fredriksson277 Jonathan Michel Boutin

2003Pick

30 Shawn Belle62 David Backes84 Konstantin Barulin88 Zack Fitzgerald

101 Konstantin Zakharov127 Alexandre Bolduc148 Lee Stempniak159 Chris Beckford-Tseu189 Jonathan Lehun221 Evgeny Skachkov253 Andrei Pervyshin284 Juhamatti Aaltonen

OwnershipTom Stillman, Jerald Kent, Donn Lux, James Cooper, Jo Ann Taylor Kindle, Steve Maritz, EdwardPotter, Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Taylor, David Steward, James Kavanaugh, John Danforth, ChristopherDanforth, Jim Johnson III, Scott McCuaig, John Ross, Jr., Tom Schlafly

ExecutiveChairman and Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom StillmanPresident of Hockey Operations/G.M./Alt. Governor . . . . Doug ArmstrongPresident and CEO, Business Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris ZimmermanGroup V.P., Ticketing & Guest Experience . . . . . . . . . . . Josh BenderGroup V.P., Brand, Community &

Partnership Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve ChapmanGroup V.P., Sports & Entertainment Operations . . . . . . . Alex RodrigoGroup V.P., Chief Financial Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phil SiddleExecutive V.P.s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bruce Affleck, Brett HullSr. V.P., Marketing and Public Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike CarusoSr. V.P., Corporate Sponsorship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric StisserVice President, Corporate Sponsorship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bryan LucasVice President, Hockey Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave TaylorExec. Asst. to the G.M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donna LembkeExec. Asst. to the Chairman & CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lisa CwiklowskiHockey OperationsAssistant General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martin BrodeurAssistant General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin McDonaldSenior Advisor to the General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . Al MacInnisSenior Advisor for Amateur Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry PleauHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike YeoAssociate Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Craig BerubeAssistant Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Ott, Darryl Sydor, Daniel TkaczukGoaltending Coach / Video Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Alexander / Sean FerrellStrength and Conditioning Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric RenaghanSr. Director, Media Relations/Team Services . . . . . . . . . . Rich JankowskiScouting Directors, Amateur / Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Armstrong / Rob DiMaioDirectors, Hockey Administration / Player Development . Ryan Miller / Tim TaylorSports Psychologist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Scot McFaddenPlayer Development Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barret JackmanAssistant Director, Media Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan O’NeillHead of European Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan VopatAmateur Scouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tony Feltrin, Dan Ginnell, J Niemiec, Michel Picard,

Timo Koskela, Jesse WallinPart-Time Amateur Scouts . . . . . . . Corey Banika, , Bill Bestwick, Stefan Elvenes, Ian MacLellan, Vincent

Montalbano, Blair Nicholson, Keith TkachukDirector of Hockey Analytics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thomas CasonTrainingHead Medical Trainer / Asst. Athletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . Ray Barile / Dustin FlynnEquipment Manager / Asst. Manager / Assistant. . . . . . . Joel Farnsworth / Andrew Dvorak / Rich MathewsMassage Therapist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve SquierMedicalOrthopedic Surgeons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drs. Matt Matava, Rick WrightInternists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drs. Aaron Birenbaum, William BirenbaumNeurosurgeon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Ralph DaceyGeneral / Plastic Surgeons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Michael Brunt / Dr. Tom FrancelDentist / Oral Surgeon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Ron Sherstoff / Dr. Ken KramOphthalmologist / Optometrist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Gill Grand / Dr. David SeibelChiropractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Michael MurphyBroadcastingRadio / Television Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KMOX 1120 AM / FOX Sports MidwestV.P., Broadcast and Content Development . . . . . . . . . . . Chris KerberRadio Color Analyst, Community Relations. . . . . . . . . . . Kelly ChaseCommunity Relations, KMOX Radio 1120 AM . . . . . . . . Bob PlagerTelevision Play-by-Play / Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Kelly / Darren Pang, Bernie FederkoFOX Sports Midwest Analyst / Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sara Dayley / Andy Strickland / Scott WarmannMarketingSr. Director, Event Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris FromeSr. Director, Promotions/Digital Strategy. . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt GardnerSr. Director, Advertising/Event Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . Megan LittleDirector, Community Relations/Blues 14 Fund . . . . . . . . Randy GirschDirector, Game Entertainment/Amateur Hockey . . . . . . . Jason PippiDirector, Digital Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris PinkertDirector, Branding and Creative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brenda WilburExecutive Producer, Video & Content Development . . . . Trevor NickersonDirector, Alumni Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry YakeEvent OperationsPublic Address Announcer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom CalhounOrganist / Music Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeremy Boyer / Carl MiddlemanVideo Producer / In-Game Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Siders / Angella SharpeSponsorshipDirector, Corporate Sponsorships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Greener, Jackie Miller, Matt PollingDirector, Sponsorship Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy JohnsonTicket Sales and ServiceDirector, Association and Promotional Sales . . . . . . . . . . Jennifer NevinsSr. Director, Premium Seating & Suite Sales . . . . . . . . . . Nick WierciakDirector, Group and Event Suite Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kari TakmajianDirector, Premium Seating & Suite Service . . . . . . . . . . . Melissa GaleDirector, Retention & Guest Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashley HoffmanCRM & AnalyticsDirector, CRM & Analytics / Database Manager . . . . . . . Keira Hertz / Michael PetersonTicket OperationsDirector, Ticket Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg RapiniManagers, Ticket Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Justin Malmberg, Tiffany StamperTicket Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Juanita Hall, Jeff Jovanovic, Brittany Bommarito,

Todd Morris, Debbie Nyberg, Peggie O’ConnorFinanceFinance Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephen KruseSenior Accountants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kristy Atwater, Craig Bryant, Brent LesterManager, IT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry WomackCoordinator, Accounts Payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mindy WallaceRetailRetail Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George PavlikRetail Managers / Store Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy Dugan / Matt TierneyGuest ServicesDirector, Public Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave GilbertManager, Public Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nick BellamyManager, Guest Services and Event Operations . . . . . . . Lauren CarroHuman ResourcesSenior Director of Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamie SackmanHR Generalist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tiffany SternManager / Assistant Manager, Payroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pam Di Rie / Crystal StrasburgBuilding OperationsDirector Building Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doug WaughAssistant Director of Building Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . Phillip RansfordEvent Operations Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kyle Worman

St. Louis BluesScottrade Center1401 Clark Avenue at Brett Hull WaySt. Louis, MO 63103Phone 314/622-2500FAX 314/622-2582www.stlouisblues.comCapacity: 19,150

Scottrade Center

Doug ArmstrongPresident of Hockey Operations and General ManagerBorn: Sarnia, ON, September 24, 1964.

Doug Armstrong was named the Blues’ executive vice president and generalmanager on July 1, 2010 after serving two seasons with the club as vice president ofplayer personnel. In his second season on the job in 2011-12, Armstrong was theNHL G.M. of the Year after his moves helped the team rebound from a slow start topost a 109-point season. The Blues set a club record with 52 wins in 2013-14 andhad 111 points. They won the Central Division title in 2014-15 and had thethird-best record in the NHL in 2015-16.Prior to being hired in St. Louis, Armstrong spent 17 years with the Dallas Starsorganization and the last six seasons (from January 25, 2002, to 2008) as the club’sgeneral manager. He was a part of the Stars’ organization since the club moved toDallas in 1993 and helped lead the franchise to two Presidents’ Trophies, twoWestern Conference titles and the 1999 Stanley Cup championship. Prior to beingnamed the team’s seventh general manager, Armstrong served nine years as theassistant general manager under Bob Gainey. As Gainey’s assistant, Armstrongworked on contract negotiations and season scheduling, and handled theday-to-day operations of the hockey department.In international play, Armstrong was part of Team Canada's management at the2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics, winning gold at both events. He was G.M. forTeam Canada when they won the 2016 World Cup of Hockey and at the 2009World Championships, where Canada earned a silver medal. Armstrong was anassistant G.M. at the World Championships in 2002 and 2008 (silver), and a specialadvisor in 2007 (gold). He is the son of former NHL linesman Neil Armstrong whowas inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1991.

Captains’ HistoryAl Arbour, 1967-68 to 1969-70; Red Berenson and Barclay Plager, 1970-71; BarclayPlager, 1971-72 to 1975-76; no captain, 1976-77; Red Berenson, 1977-78; BarryGibbs, 1978-79; Brian Sutter, 1979-80 to 1987-88; Bernie Federko, 1988-89; RickMeagher, 1989-90; Scott Stevens, 1990-91; Garth Butcher, 1991-92; Brett Hull,1992-93 to 1994-95; Brett Hull, Shayne Corson and Wayne Gretzky, 1995-96;no captain, 1996-97; Chris Pronger, 1997-98 to 2001-02; Al MacInnis, 2002-03,2003-04; Dallas Drake, 2005-06, 2006-07; Eric Brewer, 2007-08 to 2010-11; DavidBackes, 2011-12 to 2015-16; Alex Pietrangelo, 2016-17 to date.

General Managers’ HistoryLynn Patrick, 1967-68; Scotty Bowman, 1968-69 to 1970-71; Lynn Patrick and SidAbel, 1971-72; Sid Abel, 1972-73; Charles Catto, 1973-74; Gerry Ehman andDennis Ball, 1974-75; Dennis Ball, 1975-76; Emile Francis, 1976-77 to 1982-83; RonCaron, 1983-84 to 1993-94; Mike Keenan, 1994-95, 1995-96; Mike Keenan andRon Caron, 1996-97; Larry Pleau, 1997-98 to 2009-10; Doug Armstrong, 2010-11to date.

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Club Directory

Ownership GroupHasso Plattner, Gary Valenzuela, Gordon Russell, Rudy Staedler

Sharks Sports & Entertainment Advisory BoardHasso Plattner, Gary Valenzuela, Scott McNealy, Rouven Westphal

Hockey OperationsGeneral Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doug WilsonVice President & Assistant General Manager. . . . . . . . . . Joe WillHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter DeBoerAssistant Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Spott, Rob Zettler, Dave BarrAssistant Coach / Goaltending Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Johan HedbergDirector of Hockey Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doug Wilson Jr.Development Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike RicciGoaltending Development & Special Assignment Scout . . Evgeni NabokovVideo Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan DarrowDirector of Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim BurkeSupervisor of European Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shin LarssonScouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Chiasson, Gilles Cote, Pat Funk, Rob Grillo, Brian Gross,

Bryan Marchment, Ryan Russell, Niklas Sundstrom, Mike YandlePro Scout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dirk Graham, Jimmy BonneauPro Scouting Analyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlie TownsendDirector, Hockey Admin. / Sr. Team Services Mgr. . . . . . Rosemary Tebaldi / Ryan StennHead / Assistant Athletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ray Tufts, ATC / Wes Howard, ATCStrength & Conditioning Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike PotenzaAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin NeeldSkating Consultant / Massage Therapist . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luke Chilcott / Arnulfo Aguirre, CMT, ARTEquipment / Assistant Equipment Manager . . . . . . . . . . Mike Aldrich / Vinny Ferraiuolo, John PetersEquipment Assistant & Equipment Transportation . . . . . Roy SneesbyCleaning Specialist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Norma HernandezTeam Physicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Mark Davies, Dr. Scott Crow & Dr. Anthony AbeneTeam Internists/Family Practice . . . . Dr. AJ Uy, Dr. Chris Fowler, Dr. Harley Goldberg & Dr. Katherine GrayER Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Young Yoon & Dr. David NixTeam Dentist / Chiropractic Consultant . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don Goudy, D.D.S. / Mike McMurray, D.C.Buiness & Building OperationsChief Operating Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John TortoraExecutive Vice President, Governmental Affairs . . . . . . . Jim GoddardExecutive Vice President, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer . . Flavil HampstenVice President, SSE Marketing & Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doug BentzVice President, Sales & Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John CastroVice President, Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ken CaveneyVice President, Media Relations & Broadcasting . . . . . . . Scott EmmertVice President, Sharks Ice & San Jose Barracuda . . . . . . . Jon GustafsonVice President, Booking & Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve KirsnerVice President, Building Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rich SoteloVice President, Business Intelligence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Neda TabatabaieExecutive Assistants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rebeca Davichick, Kelley Hutton, Mary Grace MillerTicket SalesDirector of Special Event Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike NievesDirector, Ticket Sales / Client Development & Ticket Ops. . . Brian Towers / Jamie WeinsteinTicket Operations / Client Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt Gulino / Jake CarlsonGroup Sales / Sr. Account Sales / Inside Sales Manager . . Kyle Brant / Eric Manuta / Frank Batres-LandaetaBusiness IntelligenceBusiness Intelligence Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Darion Afshar-GomezCorporate PartnershipsDir., Corp. Partnership Sales & Service / Bus. Development . . Jennifer Birmingham / Jon CarpenterSenior Service Manager, Corporate Partnerships. . . . . . . Jennifer De CarloSuite Sales & ServiceDirector of Suite Sales & Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bruce RossExecutive Suite & Premium Sales / Suites Services Mgr. . . Ted Chuba / Julie KennedyEvent PresentationDirector of Event Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve MaroniEvent Presentation Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tina DivilioMotion Graphics Designer / Editor/Videographer . . . . . . Jamie McNeill / Taylor HoneMarketing & Digital MediaDirector of Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Casey LepannenMarketing / CRM Marketing Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Courtney Jankovich / Stacy McGranorGraphic Designers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caitlynn Steinberg, Laurence RomanDirector of Content Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dustin LamendolaDigital Media Production Coordinators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nathan Hone, Austin WebbDigital Media Mgr. / Digital Media Coordinators . . Patrick Hooper / Ann Frazier, Nicole Grazioli, Casey KrygierMarketing / Arena Marketing Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . Amanda Behrendt / Megan EbeckMedia RelationsMedia Relations Manager / Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ben Guerrero / Nicolas CarrilloBroadcast Operations and Media Relations Manager . . . Joanna SchimmelPublic Relations & Fan development / Sharls FoundationDirector of Public Relations, Business Operations . . . . . . Jim SparacoMascot Operations Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim PatnodeFan Development Coordinators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amber Cottle, Stephanie DubinSharks Foundation Dir. / Coordinators . . . . . . Heather Hooper / Jenne Johnson, Missy Zielinski, Lisa VestalBroadcastingTelevision Play-By-Play Broadcaster / Color Analyst . . . . . Randy Hahn / Jamie BakerRadio Play-By-Play Broadcaster / Color Analysts . . . . . . . Dan Rusanowsky / Bret Hedican, David MaleyBuilding OperationsDirector of Booking & Events / Building Services . . . . . . . James Hamnett / Monte ChavezDirector of Ticket Operations / Guest Services. . . . . . . . . Patrick Doherty / Mike McCarrollTicket Operations Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Darryl WashingtonFacilities Technical Director / Chief Engineer . . . . . . . . . . Jason Lemiere / Eric GoldBuilding Services Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bruce Tharaldson, Ray RomeroUshering & Emergency Medical Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan OsentonFiananceController . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephanie ReitzInformation TechnologyDirector of Information Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allison AielloIT Systems Manager / Systems Support Specialist . . . . . . Cara Browning / Tony HarrellHuman ResourcesBusiness Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen Aasen, Jeannine YoungLegalCounsel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew KoehlerMiscellaneousTelevision Station / Radio Network Flagship . . . . . . . . . . NBC Sports California / 98.5/102.1 FM KFOX (KUFX)Team Photographers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don Smith, Rocky WidnerP.A. Announcer / Mascot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Danny Miller / S.J. Sharkie

San Jose SharksSAP Center at San Jose525 West Santa Clara StreetSan Jose, CA 95113Phone 408/287-7070FAX 408/999-5797www.sjsharks.comtwitter.com/sanjosesharksfacebook.com/sanjosesharksCapacity: 17,562

SAP Center at San Jose

Doug WilsonGeneral ManagerBorn: Ottawa, ON, July 5, 1957.

Since taking charge of the Sharks hockey department on May 13, 2003, DougWilson has guided the team to its most successful era since the franchise’sinception, capturing the Presidents’ Trophy (2009) and five Pacific Division titles(2004, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011). Under Wilson, the Sharks advanced to theWestern Conference Final in 2004, 2010 and 2011 and reached the Stanley CupFinal for the first time in franchise history in 2016.Wilson has overall authority regarding all hockey-related operations. He overseesplayer personnel decisions, contract negotiation, scouting, player evaluation anddraft day preparation. In his previous role as the team’s director of pro development(1997 to 2003), the 16-year NHL veteran’s responsibilities included evaluating talentat all professional and minor league levels and continuous assessment of the Sharksroster and reserve list. Working closely with the entire hockey department, Wilsonhas played a major role in creating a positive atmosphere in the Sharks dressingroom.Wilson draws on a vast amount of hockey knowledge. He was an integral memberof the NHL Players’ Association for four years (1993 to 1997) and is a past presidentof the NHLPA and served as a consultant to Team Canada, winners of fourconsecutive World Junior gold medals in the 1990s. His brother Murray was amember of four Stanley Cup championship teams with Montreal in the 1970s. Withthe Ottawa 67s in junior, Wilson played for Hall of Famer Hec Kilrea, junior hockey'swinningest coach.In 2004, Wilson was named to the NHL’s Game Committee, a panel of players,coaches, executives and media responsible for examining all aspects of the game.This committee included Hall of Fame Coach Scotty Bowman, Pittsburgh’s MarioLemieux and St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations John Davidson, amongothers.A first-round draft choice (sixth overall) by the Blackhawks in 1977 after a stellarjunior career, Wilson played 14 seasons in Chicago and still ranks as that club’shighest scoring defenseman with 225 goals and 554 assists for 779 points. He ledall Blackhawks defensemen in scoring for 10 consecutive seasons (1980-81 through1990-91) and captured the 1982 James Norris Memorial Trophy, as the League’s topdefenseman, when he tallied 39 goals and 85 points — still Blackhawkssingle-season records for goals and points for a defenseman.Acquired by San Jose from Chicago just before the Sharks inaugural season(1991-92), Wilson brought instant credibility and respect to the young franchise. Heplayed two seasons for the Sharks, serving as the franchise’s first team captain(1991 to 1993). He played his 1,000th NHL game on Nov. 21, 1992 and was namedSan Jose’s nominee (1992 and 1993) for the King Clancy Award for leadership andhumanitarian contributions both on-and off-the-ice.Wilson announced his retirement as a member of the Sharks during training camp in1993-94 after playing 1,024 regular-season and 95 playoff games. He played inseven NHL All-Star Games (six with Chicago and one with San Jose) and earned oneFirst and two Second Team All-Star selections.

NHL Draft Selections 2017-2003Name in bold denotes played in NHL.

2017Pick

19 Joshua Norris49 Mario Ferraro

102 Scott Reedy159 Jacob McGrew185 Sasha Chmelevski212 Ivan Chekhovich

2016Pick

60 Dylan Gambrell111 Noah Gregor150 Manuel Wiederer180 Mark Shoemaker210 Joachim Blichfeld

2015Pick

9 Timo Meier31 Jeremy Roy86 Mike Robinson

106 Adam Helewka130 Karlis Cukste142 Rudolfs Balcers160 Adam Parsells190 Marcus Vela193 Jake Kupsky

2014Pick

27 Nikolay Goldobin46 Julius Bergman53 Noah Rod72 Alex Schoenborn81 Dylan Sadowy

102 Alexis Vanier149 Rourke Chartier171 Kevin Labanc

2013Pick

18 Mirco Mueller49 Gabryel Boudreau

117 Fredrik Bergvik141 Michael Brodzinski151 Gage Ausmus201 Jacob Jackson207 Emil Galimov

2012Pick

17 Tomas Hertl55 Chris Tierney

109 Christophe Lalancette138 Daniel O’Regan168 Clifford Watson198 Joakim Ryan

2011Pick

47 Matt Nieto89 Justin Sefton

133 Sean Kuraly166 Daniil Sobchenko179 Dylan DeMelo194 Colin Blackwell

2010Pick

28 Charlie Coyle88 Max Gaede

127 Cody Ferriero129 Freddie Hamilton136 Isaac MacLeod163 Konrad Abeltshauser188 Lee Moffie200 Chris Crane

2009Pick

43 William Wrenn57 Taylor Doherty

147 Phil Varone189 Marek Viedensky207 Dominik Bielke

2008Pick

62 Justin Daniels92 Samuel Groulx

106 Harri Sateri146 Julien Demers177 Tommy Wingels186 Jason Demers194 Drew Daniels

2007Pick

9 Logan Couture28 Nicholas Petrecki83 Timo Pielmeier91 Tyson Sexsmith

165 Patrik Zackrisson173 Nick Bonino201 Justin Braun203 Frazer McLaren

2006Pick

16 Ty Wishart36 Jamie McGinn98 James Delory

143 Ashton Rome202 John McCarthy203 Jay Barriball

2005Pick

8 Devin Setoguchi35 Marc-Edouard Vlasic

112 Alex Stalock140 Taylor Dakers149 Derek Joslin162 P.J. Fenton183 Will Colbert193 Tony Lucia

2004Pick

22 Lukas Kaspar94 Thomas Greiss

126 Torrey Mitchell129 Jason Churchill153 Steven Zalewski201 Mike Vernace225 David MacDonald234 Derek MacIntyre288 Brian Mahoney-Wilson289 Christian Jensen

2003Pick

6 Milan Michalek16 Steve Bernier43 Josh Hennessy47 Matt Carle

139 Patrick Ehelechner201 Jonathan Tremblay205 Joe Pavelski216 Kai Hospelt236 Alexander Hult267 Brian O’Hanley276 Carter Lee

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2017Pick

14 Cal Foote48 Alexander Volkov76 Alexei Lipanov

169 Nicklaus Perbix180 Cole Guttman200 Samuel Walker

2016Pick

27 Brett Howden37 Libor Hajek44 Boris Katchouk58 Taylor Raddysh88 Connor Ingram

118 Ross Colton148 Chris Paquette178 Oleg Sosunov206 Otto Somppi208 Ryan Lohin

2015Pick

33 Mitchell Stephens44 Matthew Spencer64 Dennis Yan72 Anthony Cirelli

118 Jonne Tammela120 Mathieu Joseph150 Ryan Zuhlsdorf153 Kristian Oldham180 Boko Imama

2014Pick

19 Anthony DeAngelo35 Dominik Masin57 Johnathan MacLeod79 Brayden Point

119 Ben Thomas170 Cristiano DiGiacinto185 Cameron Darcy

2013Pick

3 Jonathan Drouin33 Adam Erne

124 Kristers Gudlevskis154 Henri Ikonen184 Saku Salminen186 Joel Vermin

2012Pick

10 Slater Koekkoek19 Andrei Vasilevskiy40 Dylan Blujus53 Brian Hart71 Tanner Richard

101 Cedric Paquette161 Jake Dotchin202 Nikita Gusev

2011Pick

27 Vladislav Namestnikov58 Nikita Kucherov

148 Nikita Nesterov178 Adam Wilcox201 Matthew Peca208 Ondrej Palat

2010Pick

6 Brett Connolly63 Brock Beukeboom66 Radko Gudas72 Adam Janosik96 Geoffrey Schemitsch

118 Jimmy Mullin156 Brendan O’Donnell186 Teigan Zahn

2009Pick

2 Victor Hedman29 Carter Ashton52 Richard Panik93 Alex Hutchings

148 Michael Zador162 Jaroslav Janus183 Kirill Gotovets

2008Pick

1 Steven Stamkos117 James Wright122 Dustin Tokarski147 Kyle DeCoste152 Mark Barberio160 Luke Witkowski182 Matias Sointu203 David Carle

2007Pick

47 Dana Tyrell75 Luca Cunti77 Alex Killorn

107 Mitch Fadden150 Matt Marshall167 Johan Harju183 Torrie Jung197 Michael Ward210 Justin Courtnall

2006Pick

15 Riku Helenius78 Kevin Quick

168 Dane Crowley198 Denis Kazionov

2005Pick

30 Vladimir Mihalik73 Radek Smolenak89 Chris Lawrence92 Marek Bartanus

102 Blair Jones133 Stanislav Lascek163 Marek Kvapil165 Kevin Beech225 John Wessbecker

2004Pick

30 Andy Rogers65 Mark Tobin

102 Mike Lundin158 Brandon Elliott163 Dusty Collins188 Jan Zapletal191 Karri Ramo245 Justin Keller

2003Pick

34 Mike Egener41 Matt Smaby96 Jonathan Boutin

192 Doug O’Brien224 Gerald Coleman227 Jay Rosehill255 Raimonds Danilics256 Brady Greco273 Albert Vishnyakov286 Zbynek Hrdel287 Nick Tarnasky

Executive StaffOwner, Governor & Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff VinikChief Executive Officer and Alternate Governor . . . . . . . Steve GriggsChief Revenue Officer, TBSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jarrod DillonVP, General Manager, and Alternate Governo . . . . . . . . Steve YzermanEVP of Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill WickettEVP and General Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim ShimbergEVP, TBEP Business Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill AbercrombieEVP & G.M., Amalie Arena. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Darryl BengeSr. V.P. of Event Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin PreastVPs, Finance / Innovation & Technology Services. . . . . . . Doug Riefler / Sean WalkerVPs, Corporate Relations / Game Presentation . . . . . . . . Phil Esposito / John FranzoneVPs, H.R. / Corporate & Community Affairs . . . . . . . . . . Keith Harris / Dave AndreychukVPs, Guest Experience and Blue Ribbon Service . . . . . . . Mary MilneTicket Ops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim ManninoSr. VP. Philanthropy and Community Initiatives. . . . . . . . Elizabeth FrazierVP of Community Hockey Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jay FeasterVP, Partnership Development and Activation . . . . . . . . . Mike HarrisonExecutive Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connie Van HornCoaching StaffHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jon CooperAssociate Coach / Assistant Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rick Bowness / Todd Richards, Brad LauerCoaches, Goaltending / Video / Player Development. . . . Frantz Jean / Nigel Kirwan / Stacy RoestStrength & Conditioning Coach / Manual Therapist . . . . Mark Lambert / Christian RivasHockey OperationsAsst. G.M., G.M., Syracuse Crunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julien BriseBoisAsst. G.M., Director of Player Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pat VerbeekSr. Advisor to the G.M. / Director of Team Services. . . . . Tom Kurvers / Ryan BelecAmateur Scouting Director / Head Scout . . . . . . . . . . . . Al Murray / Darryl PlandowskiManager of Hockey Admin / Statistical Analyst . . . . . . . . Liz Koharski / Michael PetersonHead Athletic Trainer / Assistant Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Mulligan / Mike PoirierEquipment Manager / Assistant Managers . . . . . . . . . . . Ray Thill / Rob Kennedy, Jason BergerPublic RelationsDirector, Public Relations / Editorial Content Mgr.. . . . . . Brian Breseman / Trevor Van KnotsenburgBeat Writer / Team Photographer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bryan Burns / Scott AudetteDigital / Hockey Reporter/ Alumni Coordinator . . . . . . . . Gabe Marte / Caley Chelios / Rachel KilmanCommunity Relations and Lightning FoundationSenior Director of Community Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kasey SmithCommunity Rep. / Hockey Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Bradley / Tom GaravagliaFinanceVP, Business Strategy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris KamkeFinance Dir. / Mgr. / Staff Accountant / Sr. Accountant . . Michelle Davidson / Tim Ennis / Scott Peterson/

Molly VentersBusiness Analysts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kristen Riker, Allie MacLeod, Laura MooradinManagers, Business Intelligence/ AP / AR . . . . . . . . . . . . Brendan Russell/ Donna Clark / Cara JessaHuman ResourcesAssociate General Counsel/ Shipping Coordinator . . . . . Jessica Merrick/Angelina EvansDirector of H.R. / Generalist / Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nicole Parente / Charlea Jackson / Molly WeisbrodTalent Coord. / Front Desk Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . Autumn Chamberlain / Kelsey YelichInformation TechnologyTechnology Services Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jay YoungHelp Desk Technician / Network Engineer. . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan Bamford / Peter OswaltTicket OfficeTicket Supervisors, Sports / Event Manager. . . . . . . . . . . Helen Junker / Bobby LomanPremium and Staffing Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Missy DavisClient Sales and ServicesSr. Dir. of Suite Sales & Service / Mgrs. / Specialist . . . . . Matt Hill, Toni Connor, Erin Bailey-Wilson, Adam

Laws, Mike Sarage, Toni ConnorMembership Services Execs. . . . . . . Shannon Dixie, Dan Schlindwein, Leslie Redfield, Megan Iacofano,

Nathan Black, Hannah Landes, Daniel Lozada, Jason Hill, Danny Rowan,Paige Westlake, Justyn Carlson

Manager of Member Services / Asst. Mgrs. . . . . . . . . . . Lakisha Sharpe / Thomas Gregory, Jason HillCustomer Service Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clark BrooksCorporate Partnership & ActivationSr. Director of Partnership Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheri AndersonSr. Manager of Partnership Development / Managers . . . Casey Cole / Joshua KorlinPartnership Activation & Development Mgrs. / Coord. . . Shannon Burrows, Michael Wozney, Savannah

Deiserling, Justin Versaggi / Reece AndersonPartnership Activation Account Executives . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Williams, Madeline HooperTicket SalesVP, Ticket Sales & Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Travis PelleymounterSr. Director of New Business Development . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan BringgerDirectors, Corporate Sales/ Group Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan Cook / Ryan NiemeyerCorporate Sales Managers . . . . . . . . . . . TJ Abone, Tommy Curtis, John Curry, Nicky Gordan, Colin CookManager of Corporate Sales/Inside Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim VanDam/ Adam LawsonGroup Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Boksen, Danny Rowen, Tyler Thompson, Kyle Laga,

Benjamin Salo, Dean Dickinson, Sam ReinerInside Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jennifer Babcock, Jonathan Conde, Chloe Laniado, Nikki GregoryMarketingManagers, Digital Media / Live Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew DeWitt / Kelli YeloushanSr. Manager of Event Marketing / Director of Marketing . . Angela Lanza / Brittany AustinCreative Services Manager / Senior / Graphic Designers . . Jenna Baldwin / Carolina Brinkley / Nick Meader,

Matt TurnerDigital Marketing Manager / Promotions Manager . . . . . Patrick Abts / Justin SavoieManger of Social Media / Media Buyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kinsey Janke / Samantha KroneArena ManagementG.M., SportService. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bruce GroundDirectors, Arena Departments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daryl Niles, Steve Butler, Susan DanielikManagers, Arena Departments . . . Steven Butler, Amy Ford, Michael O’Donnell, Tom Miracle, Stevan

Simms, Brendon Hite, Michael Silva, Tom Dacey, Susan Danielik, JustinBechtold, Kim Seeley, Samantha Nemeroff

Ice Operations Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom MiracleSecurity Supervisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Russ Snyder, Jackie Mills, Kevin EshlemanCoordinators / Operations Analyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keisha Ray, Jordan Fisher/ Sam CarrBroadcast & Game PresentationDirector of Broadcasting/Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt SammonManagers A/V / Production Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JC Kent / Andrew Samel, Deni BraveFlagship Station, Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fox Sports SunRadio Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WFLA 970 AM, WDCF 1350 AM, WZHR 1400 AM, WSRQ 1220

AM/106.9 FM/98.9 FM, WDBO 580 AM, WKFL 1220 AM, WWJB 1450AM/103.9 FM/101.1 FM, WKII 1070 AM

TV Play-by-Play / Color / Reporter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rick Peckham / Brian Engblom / Paul KennedyRadio Play-by-Play / Analyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Mishkin / Phil EspositoManager / Coordinators . . . . . . . . Brian Fink / Ryan Bushey, Jim Wilson, Bryce Huffman, Stephen Frey

Catherine Schwaninger, Felicia Sablan, Tyler Flood

Tampa Bay LightningAmalie Arena401 Channelside DriveTampa, FL 33602Phone 813/301-6500FAX 813/301-1480Ticket Info. 813/301-6600www.tampabaylightning.comCapacity: 19,092

Amalie Arena

Steve YzermanVice President and General ManagerBorn: Cranbrook, BC, May 9, 1965.

Steve Yzerman – the iconic Detroit Red Wing player and executive – was named thesixth general manager in Lightning history on May 25, 2010. In his first season withthe club in 2010-11 Yzerman was a finalist for the G.M of the Year award as TampaBay returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2006-07 and reached the EasternConference Final after tying a club record with 46 wins during the regular season. In2014-15, Tampa Bay set new club records with 50 wins and 108 points en route toreaching the Stanley Cup Final and Yzerman was rewarded as G.M of the year.Before joining the Lightning Yzerman spent four seasons as vice president with theRed Wings, working closely with general manager Ken Holland, senior vice presidentJim Devellano and assistant general manager Jim Nill on evaluating talent at boththe professional and amateur levels. He also contributed valuable input on trades,free agent signings and at the NHL Draft each summer. Yzerman served as generalmanager for Canada at the 2007 and 2008 World Championships, bringing homegold and silver respectively. He then led Canada to an Olympic gold medal victory onhome ice in Vancouver at the 2010 Winter Olympics as executive director, and wongold again in that role at the 2014 Sochi Olympics. Yzerman also won an Olympicgold medal as a player with Canada in 2002.Yzerman is a four-time Stanley Cup champion, winning three as a player (1997,1998 and 2002) and another as a member of Detroit’s management team (2008).Overall he spent 27 seasons with the franchise. He was inducted into the HockeyHall of Fame in 2009, his first year of eligibility. Recognized as one of the bestcenters in NHL history, Yzerman retired on July 3, 2006 after a remarkable 22-yearNHL career with the Red Wings. He ranks among the NHL’s all-time leaders with1,514 career games, 692 goals, 1,063 assists and 1,755 career points. Even moreimpressive than his career statistics may be his 20-year run as captain in Detroit, thelongest tenure in NHL and major sports history. Yzerman was named captain of theRed Wings prior to the 1986-87 season, making him the youngest captain infranchise history at 21-years-old.During his illustrious career Yzerman was selected to the NHL All-Star Game on nineoccasions. He also won the Bill Masterton Trophy (perseverance, sportsmanship anddedication to hockey) in 2003, the Frank J. Selke Trophy (best defensive forward) in2000, the Conn Smythe Trophy (playoff MVP) in 1998, the Lester B. Pearson Award(the NHLPA’s top player) in 1989 and was also selected to the NHL All-Rookie Teamin 1984.

General Managers’ HistoryPhil Esposito, 1992-93 to 1997-98; Phil Esposito and Jacques Demers, 1998-99; RickDudley, 1999-2000, 2000-01; Rick Dudley and Jay Feaster, 2001-02; Jay Feaster,2002-03 to 2007-08; Brian Lawton, 2008-09, 2009-10; Steve Yzerman, 2010-11 todate.

122 • TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS, Draft Choices, Directory


2017Pick

17 Timothy Liljegren59 Eemeli Rasanen

110 Ian Scott124 Vladislav Kara141 Fedor Gordeev172 Ryan McGregor203 Ryan O’Connell

2016Pick

1 Auston Matthews31 Yegor Korshkov57 Carl Grundstrom62 Joseph Woll72 J.D. Greenway92 Adam Brooks

101 Keaton Middleton122 Vladimir Bobylev152 Jack Walker179 Nicolas Mattinen182 Nikolai Chebykin

2015Pick

4 Mitch Marner34 Travis Dermott61 Jeremy Bracco65 Andrew Nielsen68 Martins Dzierkals95 Jesper Lindgren

125 Dmytro Timashov155 Stephen Desrocher185 Nikita Korostelev

2014Pick

8 William Nylander68 Rinat Valiev

103 J.J. Piccinich128 Dakota Joshua158 Nolan Vesey188 Pierre Engvall

2013Pick

21 Frederik Gauthier82 Carter Verhaeghe

142 Fabrice Herzog172 Antoine Bibeau202 Andreas Johnson

2012Pick

5 Morgan Rielly35 Matt Finn

126 Dominic Toninato156 Connor Brown157 Ryan Rupert209 Viktor Loov

2011Pick

22 Tyler Biggs25 Stuart Percy86 Josh Leivo

100 Tom Nilsson130 Tony Cameranesi152 David Broll173 Dennis Robertson190 Garret Sparks203 Max Everson

2010Pick

43 Brad Ross62 Greg McKegg79 Sondre Olden

116 Petter Granberg144 Sam Carrick146 Daniel Brodin182 Josh Nicholls

2009Pick

7 Nazem Kadri50 Kenny Ryan58 Jesse Blacker68 Jamie Devane

128 Eric Knodel158 Jerry D’Amigo188 Barron Smith

2008Pick

5 Luke Schenn60 Jimmy Hayes98 Mikhail Stefanovich

128 Greg Pateryn129 Joel Champagne130 Jerome Flaake158 Grant Rollheiser188 Andrew MacWilliam

2007Pick

74 Dale Mitchell99 Matt Frattin

104 Ben Winnett134 Juraj Mikus164 Chris Didomenico194 Carl Gunnarsson

2006Pick

13 Jiri Tlusty44 Nikolay Kulemin99 James Reimer

111 Korbinian Holzer161 Viktor Stalberg166 Tyler Ruegsegger180 Leo Komarov

2005Pick

21 Tuukka Rask82 Phil Oreskovic

153 Alex Berry173 Johan Dahlberg216 Anton Stralman228 Chad Rau

2004Pick

90 Justin Pogge113 Roman Kukumberg157 Dmitri Vorobiev187 Robbie Earl220 Maxim Semenov252 Jan Steber285 Pierce Norton

2003Pick

57 John Doherty91 Martin Sagat

125 Konstantin Volkov158 John Mitchell220 Jeremy Williams237 Shaun Landolt

Board of DirectorsLawrence M. Tanenbaum, George Cope, Dale Lastman, Edward Rogers,Anthony Staffieri, Siim Vanaselja, Bernard Le Duc

Maple Leaf Sports & EntertainmentChairman, NHL Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lawrence M. TanenbaumAlternate NHL Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dale LastmanPresident & CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael FriisdahlChief Commercial Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave HopkinsonChief Legal & Development Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter MillerChief Financial Officer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cynthia DevineChief Venues & Operations Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nick EavesSenior VP, Marketing & Fan Experience . . . . . . . . . . Shannon HosfordSenior VP, Music and Live Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wayne ZronikVP, Ticket Sales & Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom PistoreVP, Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sasha PuricVP, Global Partnerships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff DelineVP, Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kim CarterHockey OperationsPresident & Alternate Governor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brendan ShanahanGeneral Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lou LamorielloAssistant General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kyle DubasAssistant General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark HunterAssistant to the General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandon PridhamSenior Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cliff FletcherHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike BabcockAssistant Coaches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Hiller, D.J. Smith and Andrew BrewerGoaltending Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve BriereSpecial Assignment Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacques LemaireDirector, Hockey and Scouting Operations . . . . . . . Reid MitchellDirector of Player Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim PaliafitoDirector of Team Services, Hockey Operations . . . . . Brad LynnDirector of Pro Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave MorrisonDirector of United States Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . John LilleyDirector of Eastern Area Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lindsay HoffordDirector of Western Area Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim SpeltzDirector of European Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ari VuoriPro Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tommy Albelin, Troy Bodie, Mike Penny,

Bryan Stewart, Tom WattAmateur Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thommie Bergman, Patrick Charbonneau,

Dale Derkatch, Radim Jelinek, Nikolai Ladygin,Mike Gerritts John Lilley, Garth Malarchuk,Tony Martino, Robert Nordmark,Real Paiement, Jim Vesey

Director, Hockey Research and Development. . . . . . Darryl MetcalfHockey Research and Development Analysts . . . . . . Cam Charron, Bruce Peter, Rob PettapieceDirector of Player Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott PellerinPlayer Development Consultant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Darryl BelfrySkating Development Consultant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barb UnderhillSkill Development Consultant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike EllisGoaltending Consultant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian DaccordVideo and Technical Services Analyst. . . . . . . . . . . . Adam JancelewiczVideo Analyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jordan BeanAdministrative Assistant, Hockey Operations . . . . . . Leanne HedersonExec. Assistant to the President and Alt. Governor. . Laura PattersonExec. Assistant to the GM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meghan ArnoldiDirector, Finance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephen HareCommunity Representatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wendel Clark, Darryl Sittler, George ArmstrongMedical and Training StaffDirector of Sports Science and Performance . . . . . . Dr. Jeremy BettleStrength and Conditioning Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthew J. HerringDirector, Rehabilitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan MorrisonHead Athletic Therapist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul AyotteAssistant Athletic Therapist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jon GellerMassage Therapist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Todd BeanNutritionist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jennifer SygoEquipment Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian PapineauAssistant Equipment Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Blatchford, Bobby HastingsMedical Director, Maple Leafs and Marlies . . . . . . . Dr. Noah FormanOrthopedic Consultant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. John TheodoropoulosTeam Dentists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Marvin Lean, Dr. Charles GoldbergCommunicationsDirector, Media Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve KeoghSenior Manager, Media Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott McNaughtonCoordinator, Media Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris LundBroadcastingTalent, Leafs TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Bowen, Paul Hendrick, Bob McGillRadio, Play-By-Play / Colour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Bowen, Jim RalphChief Engineer & Manager, Ice Operations . . . . . . . Derek King

Toronto Maple LeafsAir Canada Centre40 Bay St.Toronto, Ontario M5J 2X2Phone 416/815-5700FAX 416/359-9331mapleleafs.nhl.comCapacity: 18,819

Air Canada Centre

Lou LamorielloGeneral ManagerBorn: Providence, RI, October 21, 1942.

Brendan Shanahan, president and alternate governor of the Toronto Maple Leafs,announced on July 23, 2015 that Lou Lamoriello had been named the 16th generalmanager in the club’s history. Lamoriello joined the Leafs after spending theprevious 28 years in the New Jersey Devils organization. He has been part of arebuilding effort in Toronto that saw the Maple Leafs fall to last overall in thestandings in 2015-16, select Auston Matthews first overall in the 2016 NHL Draft toaugment a solid group of young talent, and return to the playoffs in 2016-17.Lamoriello first joined the Devils as president and general manager in 1987. Underhis leadership, New Jersey went to the Stanley Cup playoffs 21 times, won ninedivision titles, went to the Stanley Cup Final five times and won the Cup on threeoccasions (1995, 2000 and 2003). The Devils also made 13 consecutive postseasonberths from 1997 to 2010 and finished with a winning record every season from1992-93 through 2009-10.Lamoriello also served as interim head coach during three different seasons – mostrecently the 2014-15 season as he served as co-coach alongside Scott Stevens andAdam Oates for the final 46 games of the regular season (20-19-7). On May 4,2015, Ray Shero was introduced as the Devils’ new general manager whileLamoriello remained in his role as president of hockey operations. He finished as thelongest serving general manager of any one team in the history of the NHL at 28years (1987 to 2015).In 1996, Lamoriello served as general manager for Team USA as they won the WorldCup of Hockey. He was also general manager of Team USA at the 1998 NaganoWinter Olympics. His many accomplishments have earned him a number ofprestigious awards, including induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in the Buildercategory in 2009 and into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in 2012.


Season Team League GC W L O/T GC W L T2005-06 New Jersey NHL 50 32 14 4 9 5 4 ....2006-07 New Jersey NHL 3 2 0 1 11 5 6 ....2014-15 New Jersey NHL .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ....

NHL Totals 53 34 14 5 20 10 10 ....Posted an 0-1 playoff record as replacement coach with New Jersey when Jim Schoenfeld was suspended, May10, 1988. Loss is credited to Schoenfeld's coaching record.Shared a 20-19-7 record with Adam Oates and Scott Stevens while serving as co-head coaches with New Jerseyfrom December 27, 2014 to the end of the 2014-15 season. The games are not officially credited to anyone'scoaching record.

General Managers’ HistoryCharles Querrie, 1917-18 to 1926-27; Conn Smythe, 1927-28 to 1953-54; ConnSmythe and Hap Day, 1954-55; Hap Day, 1955-56, 1956-57; Howie Meeker,summer 1957; Stafford Smythe 1957-58; Stafford Smythe and Punch Imlach,1958-59; Punch Imlach, 1959-60 to 1968-69; Jim Gregory, 1969-70 to 1978-79;Punch Imlach, 1979-80, 1980-81; Punch Imlach and Gerry McNamara, 1981-82;Gerry McNamara, 1982-83 to 1986-87; Gerry McNamara and Gord Stellick,1987-88; Gord Stellick, 1988-89; Floyd Smith, 1989-90, 1990-91; Cliff Fletcher,1991-92 to 1996-97; Ken Dryden, 1997-98, 1998-99; Pat Quinn, 1999-2000 to2002-03; John Ferguson Jr., 2003-04 to 2006-07; John Ferguson Jr. and CliffFletcher, 2007-08; Cliff Fletcher and Brian Burke, 2008-09; Brian Burke, 2009-10 to2011-12; Brian Burke and Dave Nonis, 2012-13; Dave Nonis, 2013-14, 2014-15;Lou Lamoriello, 2015-16 to date.

Captains’ HistoryKen Randall, 1917-18, 1918-19; Frank Heffernan, 1919-20; Reg Noble, 1920-21,1921-22; Reg Noble and Jack Adams, 1922-23; Jack Adams, 1923-24; John RossRoach, 1924-25; Babe Day, 1925-26; Bert Corbeau, 1926-27; Hap Day, 1927-28 to1936-37; Charlie Conacher, 1937-38; Red Horner, 1938-39, 1939-40; Syl Apps,1940-41 to 1942-43; Bob Davidson, 1943-44, 1944-45; Syl Apps, 1945-46 to1947-48; Ted Kennedy, 1948-49 to 1954-55; Sid Smith, 1955-56; Jimmy Thomson,Ted Kennedy, 1956-57; George Armstrong, 1957-58 to 1968-69; Dave Keon,1969-70 to 1974-75; Darryl Sittler, 1975-76 to 1980-81; Rick Vaive, 1981-82 to1985-86; no captain, 1986-87 to 1988-89; Rob Ramage, 1989-90, 1990-91;Wendel Clark, 1991-92 to 1993-94; Doug Gilmour, 1994-95 to 1996-97; MatsSundin, 1997-98 to 2007-08; no captain, 2008-09, 2009-10; Dion Phaneuf,2010-11 to 2014-15; Dion Phaneuf and no captain, 2015-16; no captain, 2016-17.

126 • VANCOUVER CANUCKS, Draft Choices, Directory


2017Pick

5 Elias Pettersson33 Kole Lind55 Jonah Gadjovich64 Michael Dipietro95 Jack Rathbone

135 Kristoffer Gunnarsson181 Petrus Palmu188 Matt Brassard

2016Pick

5 Olli Juolevi64 William Lockwood

140 Cole Candella154 Jakob Stukel184 Rodrigo Abols194 Brett McKenzie

2015Pick

23 Brock Boeser66 Guillaume Brisebois

114 Dmitri Zhukenov144 Carl Neill149 Adam Gaudette174 Lukas Jasek210 Tate Olson

2014Pick

6 Jake Virtanen24 Jared McCann36 Thatcher Demko66 Nikita Tryamkin

126 Gustav Forsling156 Kyle Pettit186 Mackenze Stewart

2013Pick

9 Bo Horvat24 Hunter Shinkaruk85 Cole Cassels

115 Jordan Subban145 Anton Cederholm175 Mike Williamson205 Miles Liberati

2012Pick

26 Brendan Gaunce57 Alexandre Mallet

147 Ben Hutton177 Wesley Myron207 Matthew Beattie

2011Pick

29 Nicklas Jensen71 David Honzik90 Alexandre Grenier

101 Joseph Labate120 Ludwig Blomstrand150 Frank Corrado180 Pathrik Westerholm210 Henrik Tommernes

2010Pick115 Patrick McNally145 Adam Polasek172 Alex Friesen175 Jonathan Iilahti205 Sawyer Hannay

2009Pick

22 Jordan Schroeder53 Anton Rodin83 Kevin Connauton

113 Jeremy Price143 Peter Andersson173 Joe Cannata187 Steven Anthony

2008Pick

10 Cody Hodgson41 Yann Sauve

131 Prab Rai161 Mats Froshaug191 Morgan Clark

2007Pick

25 Patrick White33 Taylor Ellington

145 Charles-Antoine Messier146 Ilja Kablukov176 Taylor Matson206 Dan Gendur

2006Pick

14 Michael Grabner82 Daniel Rahimi

163 Sergei Shirokov167 Juraj Simek197 Evan Fuller

2005Pick

10 Luc Bourdon51 Mason Raymond

114 Alexandre Vincent138 Matt Butcher185 Kris Fredheim205 Mario Bliznak

2004Pick

26 Cory Schneider91 Alexander Edler

125 Andrew Sarauer159 Mike Brown189 Julien Ellis254 David Schulz287 Jannik Hansen

2003Pick

23 Ryan Kesler60 Marc-Andre Bernier

111 Brandon Nolan128 Ty Morris160 Nicklas Danielsson190 Chad Brownlee222 Francois-Pierre Guenette252 Sergei Topol254 Nathan McIver285 Matthew Hansen

Executive Directory – Vancouver Canucks Limited PartnershipChairman, Canucks L.P. and Governor, NHL . . . . . . Francesco AquiliniAlternate Governors, NHL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roberto Aquilini, Paolo AquiliniPresident, Hockey Operations & Alt. Governor, NHL . . Trevor LindenGeneral Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim BenningAssistant General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John WeisbrodChief Operating Officer

and Alt. Governor, NHL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff StipecPresident, Hospitality and Live Entertainment . . . . . Michael DoyleExecutive Vice President, Sales and Service . . . . . . . Trent CarrollExecutive Vice President, Operations and CFO . . . . . Todd KobusVice President, Hockey Administration,

Entertainment and Content. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TC CarlingVice President and General Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris GearVice President, Communications

and Community Partnerships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris BrumwellVice President, Ticket and Suite Sales and Service . . Michael CosentinoVice President, Information Services . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly GilchristHockey OperationsPresident and Alt. Governor, NHL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trevor LindenGeneral Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim BenningAssistant General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John WeisbrodSr. Advisor to GM and Director, Collegiate Scouting . . Stan SmylVice President, Hockey Administration,

Entertainment and Content. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TC CarlingVice President and General Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris GearSr. Director, Hockey Operations and Analytics . . . . . Jonathan WallUtica Comets G.M. & Dir., Player Development . . . . Ryan JohnsonConsultant, Player Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott WalkerConsultant, Power Skating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan LounsburyManager, Team Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike BrownExecutive Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrea LoboExecutive Office Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melanie TaplinCoaching StaffHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Travis GreenAssistant Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . Nolan Baumgartner, Newell Brown, Doug Jarvis, Manny MalhotraGoaltending Coach / Video Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Cloutier / Darryl SewardSkill Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glenn CarnegieUtica Comets (AHL Affiliate)Head Coach, Utica Comets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trent CullAssistant Coaches, Utica Comets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason King, Gary AgnewCommunications and Community PartnershipsVice President, Communications

and Community Partnerships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris BrumwellDirector, Media Relations and Team Operations . . . Ben BrownManager, Media Relations and Publications . . . . . . Stephanie ManiagoCoordinator, Media Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alfred De VeraSenior Director, Community Partnerships . . . . . . . . Alex OxenhamSr. Manager, Canucks for Kids Fund Events, 50/50 . . Diana CampbellManager, Hockey Development and Alumni Liaison . . Rod BrathwaiteManagers, Community Partnerships . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessica Hoffman, Tara ClarkeCoordinator, Community Partnerships and

Mascot Liaison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul BuckleyCanucks Ambassador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kirk McLeanProgram Coordinator 50/50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nikki MatwivScouting StaffDirector, Amateur Scouting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judd BrackettChief Amateur Scout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ron DelormeAssociate Chief Scout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thomas GradinAmateur Scouts . . . . . . . Sergei Chibisov, Ted Hampson, Inge Hammarstrom, Wyatt Smith, Dan

Palango, Chris MacDonald, Tim Lenardon, Brandon Benning, Jonathan Bates,Todd Harvey, Paul Gallagher, Doug Gasper, Vincent Montalbano

Director, Professional Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brett HenningProfessional Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Neil Komadoski, Lars Lindgren, Lou Crawford,

Brian Chapman, David VolekHuman PerformanceDirector, Rehabilitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Rick CelebriniHead Athletic Therapist / Asst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jon Sanderson / Dave ZarnStrength & Conditioning Coach / Asst. . . . . . . . . . . Roger Takahashi / Bryan MarshallRehab Therapist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Graeme PooleTeam Physician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Bill ReganPrimary Team Physician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Jim BovardTeam Dentist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Jeffrey NordenSports Psychologist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. David CoxTeam Chiropractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Glenn CashmanTeam Optometrist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Alan R. BoycoTraining StaffEquipment Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pat O’NeillAssistant Equipment Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian HamiltonTrainer’s Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mackenzie StewartGame Dressing Room Attendants . . . John Jukich, Ron Shute, Ferdie De Guzman, Trevor PenroseBroadcastSenior Director, Content & Game Presentation . . . . Ryan NicholasDirector, Game Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike HallSenior Producer, Game & Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Art GreenManager, Game Entertainment & Events. . . . . . . . . Cam GoudreauManager, Content / Writer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Briana Griffith / Derek JorySenior Producer / Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason Steensma / Gayla AndersonProgram Manager, Game Entertainment &

Community Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rebecca GrantSenior Broadcast Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg StoryCanucks TV Reporter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joey KenwardEditor / Content Producer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lawren Cody / Paul AlbiSegment Producers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessica McNeill / Shawn Edstrom

Vancouver CanucksArena & Practice Facility:

Rogers Arena800 Griffiths WayVancouver, B.C. V6B 6G1

Office:89 West GeorgiaVancouver, B.C. V6B 0N8

Phone 604/899-4600FAX 604/899-4640www.canucks.comCapacity: 18,865

Rogers Arena

Jim BenningGeneral ManagerBorn: Edmonton, AB, April 29, 1963.

Vancouver Canucks president of hockey operations Trevor Linden confirmed at aCanucks’ Town Hall Meeting on May 21, 2014 that Jim Benning had been namedgeneral manager of the team. Benning was officially introduced on May 23, 2014.In his first season in the role in 2014-15 the Canucks returned to the playoffs afterhaving missed the postseason the previous year.Benning is the 11th general manager in club history. He joined Vancouver afterserving as the Boston Bruins assistant general manager for seven years. In that rolehe acted as an advisor to general manager Peter Chiarelli on all matters pertaining toplayer evaluation, trades and free agent signings, in addition to assisting the generalmanager in overseeing all individuals in their specific duties for the Bruins. Benninginitially joined the Bruins as director of player personnel in 2006.The Edmonton, Alberta native also previously held a 12-year tenure with the BuffaloSabres. For eight of those seasons, Benning served as the team’s director of amateurscouting. In that position, he oversaw the club’s scouting staff and led the team atthe annual NHL Draft, in addition to scouting prospects at the high school, collegeand junior hockey levels as well as in Europe.A former defenceman, Benning was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs with theirfirst pick, sixth overall, in the 1981 NHL Draft and played nine seasons in theNational Hockey League with the Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks. Benningaccumulated 243 points (52 goals, 191 assists) and 461 penalty minutes in 605career games. He played one season in Europe before retiring as a player in 1992and attended college for one year before joining the Anaheim organization as anamateur scout.

General Managers’ HistoryBud Poile, 1970-71, 1971-72; Bud Poile and Hal Laycoe, 1972-73; Hal Laycoe andPhil Maloney, 1973-74; Phil Maloney, 1974-75 to 1976-77; Jake Milford, 1977-78to 1981-82; Harry Neale, 1982-83 to 1984-85; Jack Gordon, 1985-86, 1986-87; PatQuinn, 1987-88 to 1996-97; Pat Quinn and Mike Keenan, 1997-98; Brian Burke,1998-99 to 2003-04; David Nonis, 2004-05 to 2007-08; Mike Gillis, 2008-09 to2013-14; Jim Benning, 2014-15 to date.

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Club DirectoryNHL DraftSelections 20172017Pick

6 Cody Glass13 Nick Suzuki15 Erik Brannstrom34 Nicolas Hague62 Jake Leschyshyn65 Jonas Rondbjerg96 Maxim Zhukov

127 Lucas Elvenes142 Jack Dugan158 Nick Campoli161 Jiri Patera189 Ben Jones

OwnerChairman, CEO and Governor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill FoleyHockey OperationsPresident, General Manager, Alt. Governor . . . . . . . George McPheeExecutive Vice President, Assistant GM . . . . . . . . . . Kelly McCrimmonSenior Vice President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Murray CravenDirector of Hockey Operations / Administration. . . . Misha Donskov / Katy BoettingerDirector of Hockey Legal Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew LugernerSpecial Advisor to Hockey Operations . . . . . . . . . . . David ConteDirector of Team Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rick BraunsteinHockey Operations Analyst / Assistants . . . . . . . . . . Tom Poraszka / Keith Veronesi, Robert FoleyChicago Wolves Head Coach / Assistant Coach . . . . Rocky Thompson / Chris DennisExecutivesPresident and COO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kerry BubolzGeneral Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter SadowskiChief Financial Officer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joleen LegakesSenior Vice President and CMO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian KillingsworthSenior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer. . . . . . Jim FrevolaExecutive Assistants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shelly Kellum, Kristina CrunkCoaching StaffHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gerard GallantAssistant Coaches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Kelly, Ryan Craig, Ryan McGillVideo Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tommy CruzGoaltending Coach/Director of Goaltending . . . . . . David PriorMedical StaffDir. of Sports Performance/Head Athletic Trainer. . . Jay MelletteAssociate Head Athletic Trainer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kyle MooreAssistant Athletic Trainer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike MuirStrength & Conditioning Coach / Massage Therapist . . Doug Davidson / Raul DurantesMedical Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. James DettlingTeam Physicians . . . . . . . . . Drs. Mike Gunter, William Rosenberg, Chad Hanson, Brandon SneadTeam Dentist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Byron BlascoEquipment StaffHead Equipment Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Davidson-AdamsAsst. Equipment Manager / Equipment Assistant. . . J.W. Aiken / Pat MainoScouting StaffDirector of Player Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vaughn KarpanAssistant Director of Player Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . Bob LowesScouting Director, Amateur / European . . . . . . . . . . Scott Luce / Vojtech KuceraDirector of Player Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wil NicholScout/Player Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike LevineProfessional Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly Kisio, Jim McKenzie, Vaclav Nedomansky, Vince WilliamsAmateur Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bruno Campese, Erin Ginell, Kent Hawley, Raphael Pouliot,

Peter Ward, Mark WorkmanEuropean Scouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter Ahola, Alex GodynyukCity National Arena OperationsGeneral Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan PattersonDirector, Hockey and Asst. Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . Robbert McDonaldDirector, Guest Services/Events/Admin. . . . . . . . . . . Ashley AndrichDirector, Skating / Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chad Goodwin / Christian GlowinskiSr. Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nick SalamiCommunicationsVice President of Communications & Content . . . . . Eric TosiDirector of Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sage SammonsPublic Relations Coordinator / VGK Insider . . . . . . . Alyssa Girardi / Gary LawlessSenior Writer / Web Video Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . Dan Marrazza / Tyler PicoFinance / LegalController / Payroll Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Danielle Thomason / Melanie LongSenior Accountant / Director of Finance . . . . . . . . . Jen Jones / Justin KleinEntertainmentVice President of Events and Entertainment. . . . . . . Jonny GrecoSenior Director, Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ayron SequeiraDirectors, Post / Live Video Production . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Abrams / Jim DittmanLead Video Editor / Motion Graphic Designer . . . . . Patrick Ruhlig / Trent BaileyEvents and Entertainment Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . Haley CravenEntertainment Producer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyler CoferVideo Producer & Shooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rob DepewMarketingVice President of Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kim FrankManager of Marketing and Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carley SisolakCommunity Relations Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBDManager Fan Development/Youth Hockey . . . . . . . TBDArt Director / Digital Marketing Manager . . . . . . . . David Lopez / Nil SashaMascot Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBDTicket Sales and ServiceVice President, Ticketing & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Todd PollockDirector, Ticketing & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chase JoleschDirector, Group & Event Suite Sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . Nicholas ZombolasDirectors, Ticket Ops. / Membership Services . . . . . . Gene Tinner / Jerrett BurkeManager, Premium Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBDCorporate SponsorshipsVice President of Global Partnerships . . . . . . . . . . . Mike MungielloSr. Director Corporate Activations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Danielle SergeantDirectors, Corporate Partnerships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Hanneke, Steve Duffy, Brendan DolbyManager, Partner Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brittany UsmailAccount Manager & Partnership Activation . . . . . . . Lindsay BerezenAdministrationIT Directors / Systems Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenny Akodu, George Guevara / Leo DeguireReceptionist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donna AlcantraMiscellaneousTelevision Rights Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AT&T SportsNetTelevision Play-by-Play / Analyst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave Goucher / Shane HnidyRadio Rightsholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fox Sports 1340/98.9 / ESPN Deportes 1460Radio Play-by-Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan D’UvaSpanish Radio Play-by-Play / Analyst . . . . . . . . . . . . TBD / TBD

T-Mobile Arena

Vegas Golden KnightsT-Mobile Arena3780 S. Las Vegas Blvd.Las Vegas, NV 89158Phone 702/790-2663Ticket Information 702/645-4259www.vegasgoldenknights.comCapacity: 17,500

General Managers’ HistoryGeorge McPhee, 2017-18.

Coaching HistoryGerard Gallant, 2017-18.

Gerard GallantHead CoachBorn: Summerside, PEI, September 2, 1963.

Vegas Golden Knights general manager George McPhee announced on April 13,2017, that Gerard Gallant had been hired as the first head coach in team history.Gallant joins the Golden Knights after his most recent head coaching tenure withthe Florida Panthers. During his first season behind Florida’s bench in 2014-15,Gallant guided the Panthers to a 38-29-15 record and 91 points, a 25-pointimprovement from the previous season. In his second season, Gallant helped leadthe Panthers to 103 points and a first-place regular season finish in the AtlanticDivision. He was named a Jack Adams Award finalist (coach of the year) for hisefforts.Prior to joining the Panthers, Gallant spent two seasons (2012 to 2014) as anassistant coach with the Montreal Canadiens, helping the team advance to thepostseason each year, including the 2014 Eastern Conference Finals. During his twoyears as an assistant coach, Montreal posted a 75-42-13 mark, including their first100-point season since 2007-2008.Before coaching in Montreal, Gallant spent three seasons (2009 to 2012) as thehead coach of the Saint John Sea Dogs of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.During his three seasons with Saint John, he compiled a 159-34-9 record and ledthe Sea Dogs to three first-place finishes, three league final appearances,back-to-back QMJHL championships (2011 and 2012) and one Memorial Cup(2011). Gallant was also named the QMJHL and Canadian Hockey League coach ofthe year twice (2010 and 2011).Gallant served as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets for parts of threeseasons from 2003 to 2007 after serving as an assistant coach with the Blue Jacketsfrom 2000 to 2003. He also was an assistant coach with the New York Islanders(2007 to 2009), the International Hockey League’s Fort Wayne Komets (1998-99)and the American Hockey League’s Louisville Panthers (1999-2000). Gallant beganhis coaching career in 1995-96 with the Summerside Capitals of the Maritime JuniorHockey League and led the team to the Royal Bank Cup in 1997.At the international level, Gallant was part of Team Canada’s gold medal-winningcoaching staff at the 2007 World Championship and silver medal winners at the2017 World Championship. He also served as an assistant coach for Team NorthAmerica during the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.As a player, Gallant was selected by the Detroit Red Wings in the sixth round (107thoverall) in the 1981 NHL Draft. He played in 615 NHL games for Detroit (1984to1993) and Tampa Bay (1993 to 1995) registering 211 goals and 269 assists for480 points and 1,674 penalty minutes. Gallant recorded four 70-plus point seasons,including his most successful year in 1988-1989 when he registered a career high 93points (39 goals, 54 assists) and was selected as an NHL Second Team All-Star.


Season Team League GC W L O/T GC W L T1995-96 Summerside MrJHL 12 6 5 1 .... .... .... ....1996-97 Summerside MrJHL 55 35 14 6 20 12 8 01996-97 Summerside RB-Cup .... .... .... .... 6 3 2 11997-98 Summerside MrJHL 37 9 22 6 .... .... .... ....2003-04 Columbus NHL 45 16 24 5 .... .... .... ....2004-05 Columbus SEASON CANCELLED2005-06 Columbus NHL 82 35 43 4 .... .... .... ....2006-07 Columbus NHL 15 5 9 1 .... .... .... ....2009-10 Saint John QMJHL 67 52 15 0 21 14 7 ....2010-11 Saint John QMJHL 67 57 10 0 19 16 3 ....2010-11 Saint John M-Cup .... .... .... .... 4 3 1 ....2011-12 Saint John QMJHL 67 50 17 0 17 16 1 ....2011-12 Saint John M-Cup .... .... .... .... 4 2 2 ....2014-15 Florida NHL 82 38 29 15 .... .... .... ....2015-16 Florida NHL 82 47 26 9 6 2 4 ....2016-17 Florida NHL 22 11 10 1 .... .... .... ....

NHL Totals 328 152 141 35 6 2 4 ....

Vegas chose Cody Glass from Portlandof the Western Hockey League.

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2017Pick120 Tobias Geisser151 Sebastian Walfridsson182 Benton Maass213 Kristian Roykas

Marthinsen

2016Pick

28 Lucas Johansen87 Garrett Pilon

117 Damien Riat145 Beck Malenstyn147 Axel Jonsson-Fjallby177 Chase Priskie207 Dmitri Zaitsev

2015Pick

22 Ilya Samsonov57 Jonas Siegenthaler

143 Connor Hobbs173 Colby Williams

2014Pick

13 Jakub Vrana39 Vitek Vanecek89 Nathan Walker

134 Shane Gersich159 Steven Spinner194 Kevin Elgestal

2013Pick

23 Andre Burakovsky53 Madison Bowey61 Zach Sanford

144 Blake Heinrich174 Brian Pinho204 Tyler Lewington

2012Pick

11 Filip Forsberg16 Tom Wilson77 Chandler Stephenson

100 Thomas Di Pauli107 Austin Wuthrich137 Connor Carrick167 Riley Barber195 Christian Djoos197 Jaynen Rissling203 Sergey Kostenko

2011Pick117 Steffen Soberg147 Patrick Koudys177 Travis Boyd207 Garrett Haar

2010Pick

26 Evgeny Kuznetsov86 Stanislav Galiev

112 Philipp Grubauer142 Caleb Herbert176 Samuel Carrier

2009Pick

24 Marcus Johansson55 Dmitry Orlov85 Cody Eakin

115 Patrick Wey145 Brett Flemming175 Garrett Mitchell205 Benjamin Casavant

2008Pick

21 Anton Gustafsson27 John Carlson57 Eric Mestery58 Dmitry Kugryshev93 Braden Holtby

144 Joel Broda174 Greg Burke204 Stefan Della Rovere

2007Pick

5 Karl Alzner34 Josh Godfrey46 Theo Ruth84 Phil Desimone

108 Brett Bruneteau125 Brett Leffler154 Dan Dunn180 Justin Taylor185 Nick Larson199 Andrew Glass

2006Pick

4 Nicklas Backstrom23 Semyon Varlamov34 Michal Neuvirth35 Francois Bouchard52 Keith Seabrook97 Oskar Osala

122 Luke Lynes127 Maxime Lacroix157 Brent Gwidt177 Mathieu Perreault

2005Pick

14 Sasha Pokulok27 Joe Finley

109 Andrew Thomas118 Patrick McNeill143 Daren Machesney181 Tim Kennedy209 Viktor Dovgan

2004Pick

1 Alex Ovechkin27 Jeff Schultz29 Mike Green33 Chris Bourque62 Mikhail Yunkov66 Sami Lepisto88 Clayton Barthel

132 Oscar Hedman138 Pasi Salonen166 Peter Guggisberg197 Andrew Gordon230 Justin Mrazek263 Travis Morin

2003Pick

18 Eric Fehr83 Steve Werner

109 Andreas Valdix155 Josh Robertson249 Andrew Joudrey279 Mark Olafson

OwnershipOwner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monumental Sports & EntertainmentFounder, Chairman, Majority Owner and CEO. . . . . Ted LeonsisVice Chairman and President, COO. . . . . . . . . . . . . Dick PatrickVice Chairmen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Raul Fernandez, Sheila JohnsonMSE Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Blair, Scott Brickman, Neil D. Cohen, Jack

Davies, Richard Fairbank, Michelle D. Freeman,Richard Kay, Jeong Kim, Mark D. Lerner, RogerMody, Anthony Nader, Fred Schaufeld, EarlStafford, George Stamas, Cliff White

Hockey OperationsSenior Vice President, General Manager

& Alternate Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian MacLellanAssistant General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ross MahoneyAssistant General Manager,

Director of Legal Affairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don FishmanDirector of Player Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris PatrickDirector of Hockey Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kris WagnerDirector of Player Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve RichmondDirector of Hockey Analytics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim BarnesDirector of Team Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rob TillotsonHockey Operations Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HT LenzHockey Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeremy SintonScouting StaffHead Amateur Scout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve BowmanPro Scout/Minor League Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason FitzsimmonsScouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Darrell Baumgartner, Matt Bradley, Danny

Brooks, Alan Haworth, Phil Horner, Peter Ihnacak,Ed McColgan, Martin Pouliot, Terry Richardson,Brian Sutherby, A.J. Toews, Mats Weiderstal

Coaching StaffHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barry TrotzAssociate Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Todd ReirdenAssistant Coaches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lane Lambert, Blaine ForsytheDirector of Goaltending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mitch KornGoaltending Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott MurrayVideo Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brett LeonhardtHockey Ops Analyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim OhashiMedical StaffHead Athletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason SerbusAssistant Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael BooiMassage Therapist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBDStrength & Conditioning Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark NemishTraining StaffHead Equipment Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brock MylesAssistant Equipment Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Craig LeydigEquipment Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave MarinLocker Room Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ray StracciaHershey Bears (AHL Affiliate)Vice President of Hockey Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . Bryan HelmerHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troy MannAssistant Coaches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reid Cashman, Ryan MurphyVideo Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike KingPro Development Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olie KolzigCommunicationsVice President of Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sergey KocharovManager of Media Relations & Content . . . . . . . . . Tommy ChalkManager of Communications & Publicity. . . . . . . . . Megan EichenbergSenior Editor & Content Strategist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike VogelDirector of Digital Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James HeuserBroadcastingRadio Rightsholder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caps Radio 24/7Radio Play-by-Play / Analyst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Walton / Ken SabourinTelevision Rightsholder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Comcast SportsNetTelevision Play-by-Play / Analyst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Beninati / Craig LaughlinTelevision Reporters / Studio Analyst . . . . . . . . . . . . Al Koken, Jill Sorenson / Alan May

Washington Capitals627 N. Glebe Road, Suite 850Arlington, VA 22203Phone 202/266-2200PR FAX 202/266-2360www.washingtoncaps.comCapacity: 18,506

Capital One Arena

Brian MacLellanSenior Vice President and General ManagerBorn: Guelph, ON, October 27, 1958.

Majority owner Ted Leonsis and president Dick Patrick announced on May 26, 2014that the Washington Capitals had promoted Brian MacLellan to senior vice presidentand general manager. MacLellan is the sixth general manager in Capitals historyafter spending the previous 13 seasons with Washington, seven as the team’sassistant general manager, player personnel. In his first season as general managerin 2014-15, the team had 101 points and returned to the playoffs. In 2015-16, theCapitals had 120 points and won the Presidents' Trophy. They won the Presidents'Trophy again with 118 points in 2016-17.In his previous role, MacLellan oversaw the club’s professional scouting staff andworked closely with the team’s American Hockey League affiliate, the HersheyBears, who won the Calder Cup in 2006, 2009 and 2010. MacLellan, who served asa pro scout for the Capitals from 2000 to 2003 and then was promoted to directorof player personnel, assisted and advised the general manager in all player-relatedmatters.MacLellan, who won a Stanley Cup with the Calgary Flames in 1989, had a 10-yearNHL career in which he skated for the Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers,Minnesota North Stars, Calgary Flames and Detroit Red Wings. A forward whoplayed 606 NHL games, MacLellan recorded 172 goals, and 241 assists for 413points. He also won a silver medal with Team Canada at the 1985 WorldChampionship in Prague.The Guelph, Ontario, native played hockey at Bowling Green State University from1978 to 1982, where he graduated with a bachelor of science in businessadministration. In 1982 he was named an All-America defenseman and First-TeamAll-CCHA. MacLellan earned his MBA in finance from the University of St. Thomas in1995 and went on to work for an investment consulting firm in Minneapolis beforejoining the Capitals as a pro scout.

General Managers’ HistoryMilt Schmidt, 1974-75; Milt Schmidt and Max McNab, 1975-76; Max McNab,1976-77 to 1980-81; Max McNab and Roger Crozier, 1981-82; David Poile,1982-83 to 1996-97; George McPhee, 1997-98 to 2013-14; Brian MacLellan,2014-15 to date.

Captains’ HistoryDoug Mohns, 1974-75; Bill Clement and Yvon Labre, 1975-76; Yvon Labre,1976-77, 1977-78; Guy Charron, 1978-79; Ryan Walter, 1979-80 to 1981-82; RodLangway, 1982-83 to 1991-92; Rod Langway and Kevin Hatcher, 1992-93; KevinHatcher, 1993-94; Dale Hunter, 1994-95 to 1998-99; Adam Oates, 1999-2000,2000-01; Brendan Witt and Steve Konowalchuk, 2001-02; Steve Konowalchuk,2002-03; Steve Konowalchuk and no captain, 2003-04; Jeff Halpern, 2005-06; ChrisClark, 2006-07 to 2008-09; Chris Clark and Alex Ovechkin, 2009-10; Alex Ovechkin,2010-11 to date.

Coaching HistoryJim Anderson, Red Sullivan and Milt Schmidt, 1974-75; Milt Schmidt and TomMcVie, 1975-76; Tom McVie, 1976-77, 1977-78; Danny Belisle, 1978-79; DannyBelisle and Gary Green, 1979-80; Gary Green, 1980-81; Gary Green, Roger Crozierand Bryan Murray, 1981-82; Bryan Murray, 1982-83 to 1988-89; Bryan Murray andTerry Murray, 1989-90; Terry Murray, 1990-91 to 1992-93; Terry Murray and JimSchoenfeld, 1993-94; Jim Schoenfeld, 1994-95 to 1996-97; Ron Wilson, 1997-98 to2001-02; Bruce Cassidy, 2002-03; Bruce Cassidy and Glen Hanlon, 2003-04; GlenHanlon, 2004-05 to 2006-07; Glen Hanlon and Bruce Boudreau, 2007-08; BruceBoudreau, 2008-09 to 2010-11; Bruce Boudreau and Dale Hunter, 2011-12; AdamOates, 2012-13, 2013-14; Barry Trotz, 2014-15 to date.

136 • WINNIPEG JETS, Draft Choices, Directory


2017Pick

24 Kristian Vesalainen43 Dylan Samberg74 Johnny Kovacevic

105 Santeri Virtanen136 Leon Gawanke167 Arvid Holm198 Skyler McKenzie211 Croix Evingson

2016Pick

2 Patrik Laine18 Logan Stanley79 Luke Green97 Jacob Cederholm

127 Jordan Stallard157 Mikhail Berdin

2015Pick

17 Kyle Connor25 Jack Roslovic47 Jansen Harkins78 Erik Foley

108 Michael Spacek168 Mason Appleton198 Sami Niku203 Matteo Gennaro

2014Pick

9 Nikolaj Ehlers69 Jack Glover99 Chase De Leo

101 Nelson Nogier129 C.J. Franklin164 Pavel Kraskovsky192 Matt Ustaski

2013Pick

13 Josh Morrissey43 Nic Petan59 Eric Comrie84 Jimmy Lodge91 JC Lipon

104 Andrew Copp114 Jan Kostalek127 Tucker Poolman190 Brenden Kichton194 Marcus Karlstrom

2012Pick

9 Jacob Trouba39 Lukas Sutter70 Scott Kosmachuk

130 Connor Hellebuyck160 Ryan Olsen190 Jamie Phillips

2011Pick

7 Mark Scheifele67 Adam Lowry78 Brennan Serville

119 Zachary Yuen149 Austen Brassard157 Jason Kasdorf187 Aaron Harstad

2010Pick

8 AlexanderBurmistrov

87 Julian Melchiori101 Ivan Telegin128 Fredrik

Pettersson-Wentzel150 Yasin Cisse155 Kendall McFaull160 Tanner Lane169 Sebastian Owuya199 Peter Stoykewych

2009Pick

4 Evander Kane34 Carl Klingberg45 Jeremy Morin

117 Eddie Pasquale120 Ben Chiarot125 Cody Sol155 Jimmy Bubnick185 Levko Koper203 Jordan Samuels-Thomas

2008Pick

3 Zach Bogosian29 Daultan Leveille64 Danick Paquette94 Vinny Saponari

124 Nicklas Lasu154 Chris Carrozzi184 Zach Redmond

2007Pick

67 Spencer Machacek115 Niclas Lucenius175 John Albert205 Paul Postma

2006Pick

12 Bryan Little43 Riley Holzapfel80 Michael Forney

135 Alex Kangas165 Jonas Enlund195 Jesse Martin200 Arturs Kulda210 Will O’Neill

2005Pick

16 Alex Bourret41 Ondrej Pavelec49 Chad Denny53 Andrew Kozek

116 Jordan Smotherman135 Tomas Pospisil187 Andrei Zubarev207 Myles Stoesz

2004Pick

10 Boris Valabik40 Grant Lewis76 Scott Lehman

106 Chad Painchaud142 Juraj Gracik186 Dan Turple204 Miikka Tuomainen237 Mitch Carefoot270 Matt Siddall

2003Pick

8 Braydon Coburn110 Jim Sharrow116 Guillaume Desbiens136 Michael Vannelli145 Brett Sterling175 Mike Hamilton203 Denis Loginov239 Toby Enstrom269 Rylan Kaip

Winnipeg JetsBell MTS Place345 Graham AvenueWinnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 5S6Phone 204/987-7825FAX 204/926-5555www.winnipegjets.comTwitter @NHLJetsCapacity: 15,294

Bell MTS Place

Senior ManagementExecutive Chairman & Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark ChipmanExecutive VP & Chief Operating Officer . . . . . . . . . . John OlfertExecutive VP & General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin CheveldayoffPresident, TN Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim LudlowSenior VP & Assistant General Manager . . . . . . . . . Craig HeisingerSenior VP, Venues & Entertainment. . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin DonnellySenior VP, Sales & Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Norva RiddellVP, Finance & CFO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lorna DanielsVP, Marketing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dorian MorphyVP, Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dawn HausVP, AHL Operations & General Counsel. . . . . . . . . . Dan HurshVP, Communications & Community Engagement . . Rob WoznyVP & Assistant General Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry SimmonsVP, Facilities Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ed MeichsnerHockey OperationsExecutive VP & General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin CheveldayoffSenior VP & Assistant General Manager . . . . . . . . . Craig HeisingerVP & Assistant General Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry SimmonsExecutive Assistant, Hockey Operations . . . . . . . . . . Katie FerniukHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul MauriceAssistant Coaches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlie Huddy, Jamie Kompon, Todd

WoodcroftGoaltending Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wade FlahertyVideo Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt PrefontaineHead Equipment Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason McMasterAssistant Equipment Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Grehan, Mike FlamanHead Athletic Therapist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rob MiletteAssistant Athletic Therapist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brad ShawDirector of Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Craig SlaunwhiteMassage Therapist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Al PritchardCoordinator, Team Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silvana GosgnachDirector Security, Winnipeg Jets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ken ShipleyCoordinator, Team Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris KreviazukScouting Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barrett LeganchukResearch & Data Analysis Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . Max ErenbergScouting StaffDirector, Pro Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark DobsonDirector, Amateur Scouting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark HillierPro Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack Birch, Bruce Southern, Peter Ratchuk,

Mark White, Jari GronstrandAmateur Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Evgeny Bogdanovich, Pat Carmichael, Chris

Snell, Scott Scoville, Bob Owen, YanickLemay, Brian Renfrew, Vladimir Havluj, ScottRobson, Max Giese, Marcel Comeau, DanShrader, Kjell Dahlin

Coordinator, Player Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jimmy RoyPlayer Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike KeaneMedical StaffHead Physician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Peter MacDonaldAssistant Physicians. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Greg Stranges, Dr. Jamie DubberleyPrimary Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Mike MacKay, Dr. Swee TeoTeam Dentist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Gene SolmundsonMarketing & CommunicationsSenior Director, Game Production &Broadcast Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kyle BalharryDirector, Creative & Marketing Services. . . . . . . . . . Josh DudychDirector, Digital & Marketing Services . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew WilkinsonSenior Director, Hockey Communications . . . . . . . . Scott BrownManager, Hockey Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . Greger BuerCoordinator, Hockey Communications . . . . . . . . . . Scott UngerManager, Visual Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve GodkinVideo & Motion Graphics Producers . . . . . . . . . . . . Curtis Robson, Dylann Bobei, Aiden Padgett

ReimerManager, Digital Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan DittrickCoordinator, Digital Content. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mitchell Clinton, Tyler EsquivelCoordinator, Digital Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fabio Bellisario, Kristina UngSenior Graphic Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessie GreenwoodGraphic Designers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allison Ferley, Marc GomezSalesSenior Director, Corporate Partnerships. . . . . . . . . . JP AdamsDirector, Consumer Technology & Analytics . . . . . . Mitch BrennanDirector, Ticket Sales & Account Service . . . . . . . . . Linzy JonesDirector, Partnership Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Collin FarrellRetail OperationsDirector, Retail Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave BlackmoreDirector, Retail Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan SugaCommunity RelationsDirector, Community Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barrett PaulsenDirector, Player & Alumni Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anders StromeMarketing & Community Relations Coordinator . . . Katie DicksFinanceVP, Finance & CFO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lorna DanielsControllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lindsay McLean, Ashley Paluk, Jace CowanInformation SystemsDirector, Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan GillSenior Systems Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Darryl ElykSystems Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patrick MomotiukTrue North Youth FoundationExecutive Director, TNYF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dwayne GreenBuilding OperationsVP, Facility Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ed Meichsner

Kevin CheveldayoffExecutive Vice President and General ManagerBorn: Blaine Lake, SK, February 4, 1970.

Kevin Cheveldayoff was given his first assignment as general manager of an NHLhockey club when he was named to the position by the Winnipeg Jets on June 8,2011. In 2014-15 the Jets reached the playoffs for the first time.Prior to joining the Jets, Cheveldayoff had spent two seasons with the ChicagoBlackhawks and served as the club’s assistant general manager/senior director,hockey operations in 2010-11. During his tenure in Chicago, the Blackhawks wonthe 2010 Stanley Cup championship, the team’s first since 1961.Before joining the Blackhawks on August 3, 2009, Cheveldayoff spent the previous12 seasons as the general manager of the Chicago Wolves, guiding the franchise tofour league championships, which included the 2002 and 2008 Calder Cup titles inthe American Hockey League and the 1998 and 2000 International Hockey League’sTurner Cup. Overall, Cheveldayoff was a part of seven league championships duringhis 15-year management career before being hired in Winnipeg, including twoTurner Cup titles in three seasons as the assistant vice president of hockeyoperations and assistant coach for the Denver and Utah Grizzlies (1994 to 1997).Cheveldayoff was the architect of 12 Wolves teams that compiled a .615regular-season winning percentage (544-320-114) and 10 postseason berths from1997 to 2009. Eight of those clubs reached the 100-point mark during the regularseason while earning four division titles and six postseason conferencechampionships.Cheveldayoff was originally drafted by the New York Islanders with their first pick(16th overall) in the 1988 NHL Draft. He began his career in the AHL with theSpringfield Indians at the end of the 1989-90 season. He then played with theCapital District Islanders beginning in 1990, serving as the alternate captain from1991 to 1993. He held the same role with the Salt Lake Golden Eagles in 1993-94,earning the team’s “Unsung Hero Award” after racking up a career-high 216penalty minutes in 73 games. Known as a defensive defenseman during his playingdays, a knee injury cut his professional career short after five seasons.

Documents

NHL Draft Selections 2017-2003 18 Club Directory · 2017. 9. 8. · 26 • BOSTON BRUINS, Draft Choices, Directory NHL Draft Selections 2017-2003 Club Directory Name in bold denotes