Chris Nielsen



Selected by New York Islanders 2nd round (#36) in 1998 NHL Entry Draft
 * Born: February 16, 1980 in Moshi, Tanzania
 * Hometown: Goodlands, Manitoba
 * Position: Center

Selected by Calgary Hitmen 1st round (#1) in 1995 WHL Bantam Draft

Awards & Achievements

 * Played in Canadian Hockey League Top Prospects Game (1998)
 * Western Hockey League Championship (1999)
 * WHL Scholastic Player of the Year (1999 & 2000)
 * Played in World Junior Championship (2000), winning Bronze Medal
 * WHL Humanitarian of the Year (2000)