 Dwight played junior hockey for the U.S.Junior National Team in the United States Hockey League (USHL) and college hockey at the University of Michigan for the Wolverines.On March 3, 2004, the New York Rangers acquired his rights from the Oilers along with a 2004 second round draft pick and Steve Valiquette in exchange for Petr Nedvěd and Jussi Markkanen.