Thomas Vanek

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  • Professional ice hockey winger Thomas Vanek was born in Austria and currently plays for the Buffalo Sabres in the National Hockey League.

    Vanek fractured his jaw during a February 7, 2009, game against the Ottawa Senators. He is expected to be sidelined for three-to-four weeks.ESPN.com: Sabres' Vanek Out 3-4 Weeks

  • NHL Career

    Vanek was drafted fifth overall in the 2003 NHL draft by the Buffalo Sabres. He joined the Sabres' American Hockey League affiliate, the Rochester Americans during the 2004-2005 NHL Lockout before making his NHL debut with the Sabres in 2005. He renewed his contract with the Sabres on July 6, 2007, signing a reported seven-year $50 million contract.
  • Career Highlights

    • 2002: USHL All-Star Team
    • 2002: USHL MVP
    • 2003: WCHA All-Rookie Team
    • 2003: WCHA Rookie of the Year
    • 2003: NCAA Championship Tournament MVP
    • 2007: NHL Plus/Minus Award

  • Timeline

    • 1999-2002: Sioux Falls Stampede, USHL
    • 2002-2004: Minnesota Golden Gophers, WCHA
    • 2003: Drafted by the Buffalo Sabres
    • 2004-2005: Rochester Americans, AHL
    • 2005-present: Buffalo Sabres

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