#2 Nathan Paetsch /defence

AGE: 19    HT: 6'0.5"    WT: 195    SHOT: left    BORN: March 30, 1983    HOMETOWN: Leroy, SK

2002-03 team: Moose Jaw Warriors, WHL

Pro Status: NHL Draft Washington Capitals 2001 (2, 68)

 

International background: Attended Canada’s National Junior Team’s Development Camp in Halifax, NS in August, 2002 … Won a silver medal with Canada’s National Junior Team at the 2002 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship in the Czech Republic … Won a gold medal with Canada’s National Under 18 Team at 2000 Four Nations Under 18 Tournament in Slovakia … Played for Team Western at 2000 World Under 17 Challenge in Timmins, ON … Won the 1996 Czech Challenge Cup with the SK Wheatland Warriors

 

Hockey background: In his fourth season with the WHL’s Moose Jaw Warriors ... An assistant captain with Moose Jaw in 2002-2003 … Member of WHL East All-Star Team vs. QMJHL Lebel Conference All-Star Team at the 2002 Hershey Cup game (5-2 W) in Hull, QC ... Moose Jaw's nominee for 1999-2000 WHL Rookie-of-the-Year ... Finished ninth in WHL rookie scoring in 1999-2000 … Moose Jaw’s Defensive Player-of-the-Year in 2000-2001 … Moose Jaw's 1st round selection, 5th overall in 1998 WHL Bantam Draft ... MVP of the 1999 Saskatchewan Midget AAA All-Star Game

Profile: A consistent, reliable defenceman with the Moose Jaw Warriors, Paetsch is steady in his own end and chips in with plenty of offence. He'll provide valuable international experience for Team Canada. Drafted 58th overall in 2001 by the Washington Capitals.

Personal: Son of Rick and Brenda … Has one sister, Vanessa (23) … Favorite NHL Player: Rob Blake … Favorite sport other than hockey: Badminton … Favorite movie: Happy Gilmore … Took part in the Saskatchewan Track and Field Championship in 1999 … Took part in the annual provincial badminton championships from 1997 through 2001