Canadian defenseman and left winger who bounced around the NHL with teams like the Minnesota Wild, Chicago Blackhawks, and San Jose Sharks over an eight-year career in the league. He carved out a role as an enforcer and finished with 544 penalty minutes and just 11 points in 286 career games.
He grew up in St. Catharines, Ontario. He played four years of college hockey at Michigan Tech, where he racked up 347 penalty minutes.
After an online campaign, he was voted captain of the Pacific Division team for the 2016 NHL All-Star Game despite his journeyman status in the league. He went on to score two goals in the game and win the All-Star Game MVP award.
He married a woman named Danielle in 2008 and has four daughters with her.
He played with Conn Smythe Trophy-winning right winger Patrick Kane for two seasons in Chicago.
