John-Michael Liles

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Position Defenseman
Shoots Left
Height
Weight		 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
185 lb (84 kg)
NHL Team Colorado Avalanche
Nationality Flag of United States United States
Born November 25, 1980,
Zionsville, IN, US
NHL Draft 159th overall, 2000
Colorado Avalanche
Pro Career 2003 – present

John-Michael Liles (born November 25, 1980, in Zionsville, Indiana) is a professional hockey defensemen for the Colorado Avalanche of the NHL.

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[edit] High School Career

Liles attended Culver Military Academy and lettered in hockey and golf. In hockey, he was the varsity "B" team's MVP. He also played on the Varsity "A" team as a sophomore.

[edit] Playing career

Liles was drafted by the Avalanche in the 5th round, 159th overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft.

Before joining the Colorado Avalanche, Liles played college hockey for the Michigan State Spartans, where he was recognized as a star offensive defenseman. During his senior season with the Spartans, Liles led the team in scoring (with 16 goals and 34 assists) while helping Michigan State to a 23-14-2 record.

After scoring 10 goals and recording 24 assists in his rookie season in 2003-04, he was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team. During the NHL lockout, he played pro hockey in the German League DEL for the team of the Iserlohn Roosters.

Liles returned to the Avalanche for the 2005-06 season.

[edit] Awards

  • 2001-02: First All-Star Team (CCHA)
  • 2001-02: Best Offensive Defenseman (CCHA)
  • 2001-02: West Second All-American Team (NCAA)
  • 2002-03: First All-Star Team (CCHA)
  • 2002-03: Best Offensive Defenseman (CCHA)
  • 2002-03: West First All-American Team (NCAA)
  • 2003-04: All-Rookie Team (NHL)

[edit] Records

[edit] Career statistics

    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1999-00 Michigan State Spartans CCHA 40 8 20 28 26 - - - - -
2000-01 Michigan State Spartans CCHA 42 7 18 25 28 - - - - -
2001-02 Michigan State Spartans CCHA 41 13 22 35 18 - - - - -
2002-03 Michigan State Spartans CCHA 39 16 34 50 46 - - - - -
2002-03 Hershey Bears AHL 5 0 1 1 4 5 0 0 0 2
2003-04 Colorado Avalanche NHL 79 10 24 34 28 11 0 1 1 4
2004-05 Iserlohn Roosters DEL 17 5 6 11 24 - - - - -
2005-06 Colorado Avalanche NHL 55 11 27 38 34 - - - - -
NHL totals 134 21 51 72 62 11 0 1 1 4

Stats as of February 7, 2006.

[edit] International play

[edit] External links

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