nˈaɪn ɡˈeɪmz ˌɪntʊ ðə tˈuː θˈaʊzənd wˈʌn zˈiəɹoʊ tˈuː kæmpˈeɪn, hiː wʌz dˈɛlt tə ðə mˈaɪɾi dˈʌks ʌv ˈænɐhˌaɪm fɚɹə sˈɛvənθ ɹˈaʊnd dɹˈæft pˈɪk.
9 games into the 2001–02 campaign, he was dealt to the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim for a 7th round draft pick.