Nathan Saunders
For the Australian footballer, see Nathan Saunders (footballer).
| Nathan Saunders | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 25, 1985 Charlottetown, PEI, CAN |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 229 lb (104 kg; 16 st 5 lb) |
| Position | Defence |
| Shoots | Right |
| CHL team | Texas Brahmas |
| NHL Draft | 119th overall, 2003 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim |
| Playing career | 2005–present |
Nathan Saunders (born April 25, 1985) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Texas Brahmas of the Central Hockey League (CHL).
Playing career
Saunders was drafted by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in the 4th round (119th overall) of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. In the 2004–05 season with the Moncton Wildcats, Saunders set a new club record with 198 penalty minutes, finishing with a career record of 794 PIMS.
Prior to the 2007–08 season, on September 24, 2007, Saunders (along with Brett Skinner) was traded by the Anaheim Ducks to the Boston Bruins in exchange for Mark Mowers.[1]
Notable awards and honours
- Kevin Lowe Trophy (QMJHL Best Defensive Defenceman) (2004–05)
References
- ↑ "Bruins acquire Skinner, Saunders in exchange for Mowers". bruins.nhl.com. 2007-09-24. Retrieved 2009-07-08.
External links
- Nathan Saunders's career statistics at EliteProspects.com
- Nathan Saunders's career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database