Position: Defence
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 215 lbs.
Shoots: Left
DOB: July 5, 1978
Place of Birth: Saskatoon, SK
Hometown: Amherst, NY
Drafted: 2nd round, 36th overall, 1996 Entry Draft by the Edmonton Oilers
Career Highlights: Signed his first NHL contract April 17, 1998... Captained the Guelph Storm to the Memorial Cup in his last year of junior eligibility... Was Captain of Team USA at the World Junior Championships in 1997-98... Scored the game-winning goal at the 1997 OHL All-Star game... Member of the silver medal-winning U.S. squad at the 1997 IIHF World Junior Championship and scored the game-winning goal for the U.S. in a 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic on 12/29/96... Named to the 1996 CHL Chrysler Cup Prospects Game... Father Bill played 14 seasons for the Buffalo Sabres (1973-1987)
Strengths: Chris is considered to be one of the "strongest defensive specialists in junior hockey today". He is a clean, smart player who rarely makes mistakes. He reads plays very well and has terrific hockey sense for his age. A true defensive defenceman.
Points of Interest: Chris is a dual citizen and he completed his requirements for both Canadian and American high schools! For this achievement, he was nominated as the OHL Scholastic Player of the Year.
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