Jim Slater

Professional hockey player Jim Slater plays in the National Hockey League for the Atlanta Thrashers.

Slater was drafted 30th overall in the 2002 NHL Draft by the Atlanta Thrashers. He did not join the NHL immediately, but choose to finish college at Michigan State University. Slater made his NHL debut with the Thrashers in 2005. He was assigned to the Thrashers' American Hockey League affiliate, the Chicago Wolves, for four games in 2006. Slater returned to the Thrashers for the 2006-07 season, playing 74 regular season and four playoff games. On July 25, 2007, Slater signed a two year contract extension with the Thrashers.Sportsnet.ca: Jim Slater

• 2003-05: Captain of the Michigan State Spartans
• 2006: World Ice Hockey Championships, Team U.S.A.

• 1998-01: Cleveland Jr. Barons, North American Hockey League
• 2001-05: Michigan State Spartans
• 2002: Drafted by the Atlanta Thrashers
• 2005: Atlanta Thrashers
• 2005: Chicago Wolves, AHL
• 2005-present: Atlanta Thrashers

• Mahalo's Guide to the Atlanta Thrashers
• Internet Hockey Database: Career Stats
  • Height: 6 ft 0 in
  • Weight: 190 lbs
  • Rookie Year: 2005-2006

• December 9, 1982: Born

• 2002: Played for the United States in the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

• 2002: Drafted 30th overall in the first round, by the Atlanta Thrashers

• 2005: Joined the Atlanta Thrashers after playing with the Michigan State University for 4 seasons

• 2005: Demoted to the Thrashers affiliate team the Chicago Wolves

• 2005: After four games with the Wolves, moved back to the Thrashers

• 2006: Played for the United States in the Men's World Ice Hockey Championships

• 2007: Signed for 2 more seasons with the Thrashers

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