Born in Canton, Michigan and continues to spend time in his hometown during the off-season
His parents have had the greatest influence on his hockey career
Favorite vacation spot is Maui
Chris Chelios was his hockey idol growing up
Playing on the top 100 golf courses is on his bucket list
Began playing hockey at the age of 5
His most memorable hockey moments include winning three gold medals with the United States under-17, Under-18, and under-20 World Junior Championships
Going anywhere with his wife, Nicole, is his dream date
Family Guy, Entourage, True Blood, and Boardwalk Empire are some of his favorite TV shows
Playing an instrument is on talent he'd most like to have
Chicago is his favorite NHL road city CAREER HOCKEY FACTS
Set career highs in goals (10), assists (41), points (51), power-play goals (7), game-winning goals (2), shots (158) and games played (75) last year splitting the season between NY Islanders and Montreal
Was ranked fifth among NHL defensemen in points and seventh in assists during the 2010-11 season
Recorded the first mulit-goal game of his NHL career, including the overtime game-winner, Dec. 31 at Florida while playing for Montreal last season
Made his Stanley Cup Playoffs debut in Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals 04/16/09 vs San Jose and scored his first playoff goal in Game 3
Was ranked third among Anaheim defensemen the 2009-10 season in assists (27) and points (30), also ranking second in club in hits (129) and blocked shots (102) and was sixth in shots (146)
Played the first game of his NHL career February 6, 2006 at St. Louis
Scored the first goal of his NHL career March 23, 2006 at Phoenix
Chicago's fifth pick, 156 overall, in the 2002 Entry Draft
Signed as a free agent by Columbus on July 1, 2011
46 - Points for James Wisniewski, which makes franchise history as the most points for a Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman in a single season. He has 7 goals and 39 assists this year. 26 of those points are on the power play.
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