Nathan Saunders

Nathan Saunders
Born	April 25, 1985 (1985-04-25) (age 26) Charlottetown, PEI, CAN
Height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight	229 lb (104 kg; 16 st 5 lb)
Position	Defence
Shoots	Right
CHL team	Texas Brahmas
NHL Draft	119th overall, 2003 Anaheim Ducks
Playing career	2005–present

Nathan Saunders (born April 25, 1985) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Texas Brahmas of the Central Hockey League (CHL).

Playing career

Saunders was drafted by the Anaheim Mighty Ducks in the 4th round (119th overall) of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. In the 2004–05 season with the Moncton Wildcats, Saunders set a new club record with 198 penalty minutes, finishing with a career record of 794 PIMS.

Prior to the 2007–08 season, on September 24, 2007, Saunders (along with Brett Skinner) was traded by the Anaheim Ducks to the Boston Bruins in exchange for Mark Mowers.^[1]

Notable awards and honours

• Kevin Lowe Trophy (QMJHL Best Defensive Defenceman) (2004–05)

References

1. ^ "Bruins acquire Skinner, Saunders in exchange for Mowers". bruins.nhl.com. 2007-09-24. http://bruins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=338228&page=NewsPage&service=page. Retrieved 2009-07-08. 

External links

• Nathan Saunders's career stats at Eliteprospects.com
• Nathan Saunders's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database

Persondata
Name	Saunders, Nathan
Alternative names
Short description	Canadian ice hockey defenceman
Date of birth	April 25, 1985
Place of birth	Charlottetown, PEI, CAN
Date of death
Place of death