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2002-03:
- Sixth-highest rookie scorer in OHL with Brampton (61-21-22-43) and had a plus-20.
- Actually outscored teammate and Minnesota Wild first-rounder Brent Burns during regular season.
- Finished second in Coaches Poll as Eastern Conference's most underrated player.
- Had just three points in 11 playoff games.
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2003-04:
- Entered season expected to be among OHL Brampton's top-three forwards.
- Had 16 points in 23 games before missing 11 games at Christmas with a serious neck injury.
- Alternate captain finished season with 19 points in final 34 games.
- Pro-rated production actually dipped from rookie season.
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2004-05:
- Named captain of Brampton (OHL) and had outstanding regular season (64-27-31-58).
- Had strong post-season (5-1-4-5) but missed team's elimination game with concussion.
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2005-06:
- Earned depth role with Grand Rapids and had solid AHL rookie year (75-9-10-19, even).
- Saw limited duty in post-season (16-0-0-0, minus-2).
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2006-07:
- Improved on AHL rookie totals and developed all-around game with Grand Rapids (79-11-16-27).
- Became one of team's most reliable two-way forwards (plus-4, three shorthanded goals).
- Grand Rapids went 37-32-6-5, grabbing Western Conference's eighth and final playoff spot.
- Wore a temporary assistant captain's letter at times with injuries and call-ups.
- Performed well as Grand Rapids lost to Manitoba in AHL's first round in seven games (7-0-2-2).
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2007-08:
- Spent third season in AHL with Grand Rapids and served as one of three rotating captains.
- Posted career highs in goals (14) and points (30) but didn't make expected offensive leap.
- Wasn't one of seven minor-leagues recalled to Detroit to serve as "Black Ace" for NHL playoffs.
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