Scott Hannan

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Kenneth Scott Hannan
Image:Sh2.jpg Scott Hannan
Birth name	Kenneth Scott Hannan
Born	January 23, 1979 (age 28) Richmond, British Columbia, CA
Other name(s)	Scottie or Scotty Too Hotty
Spouse(s)	Single
Notable roles	San Jose Sharks Leading Defenseman

Kenneth Scott Hannan (born on January 23, 1979 in Richmond, British Columbia) is an NHL defenceman for the San Jose Sharks. He was selected in the first round of the 1997 NHL Entry Draft, 23rd overall, by the San Jose Sharks.

Hannan has been praised by players like Petr Sykora and Peter Forsberg for his ability to frustrate opposing forwards.^{[citation needed]} Alexander Ovechkin called Hannan "the toughest defenseman to play against. [1] Hannan has played for Canada in many international tournaments.

Hannan is currently on the last year of a three-year, US$6,469,500 contract. [2]

[edit] Trivia

Plays Air Supply, Seals & Crofts, and Mr. Big before every home game^{[citation needed]}.

Favorite bands include: By a Thread and Matthew Good Band.

Nicknamed Ben after an incident in the locker room where he killed a rat^{[citation needed]}.

Labeled a ladies man by Joe Thornton in an ESPN article^{[citation needed]}.

Resembles Dominic Monaghan, Dane Cook, Brendan Fraser, and Taylor Kitsch^{[citation needed]}.

His fellow teammates poke fun of his hair cut, which reminds them of the surfers in the old Frankie Avalon movies^{[citation needed]}.

[edit] Awards

• 1998-1999: WHL - West First All-Star Team

[edit] External links

• Hannan's stats at hockeydb.com