John Scott

John Howard Scott (born September 26, 1982) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman.

Playing career
Undrafted, Scott committed to a four-year collegiate hockey career with Michigan Tech in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association. As an enforcing physical defenseman, Scott recorded just 19 points with 347 penalty minutes in his time with the Huskies.

A free agent, Scott joined the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League. During his first professional season in 2006–07 he was signed by NHL affiliate, the Minnesota Wild, to an entry level contract. In the 2009–10 season Scott scored his first NHL goal on November 15, 2009 against Michael Leighton of the Carolina Hurricanes in a 5-4 loss.

On July 1, 2010, Scott left the Wild as a free agent and signed a two-year contract with Stanley Cup champions, the Chicago Blackhawks.

Despite only putting up a 11 points and 5 goals in his career, Scott was selected to play for the Atlantic Division in the 2016 NHL All-Star game, and received more votes than any other player.