T. J. Oshie

Infobox Ice Hockey Player


image_size = 200px
team = St. Louis Blues
league = NHL
college = University of North Dakota 2005-2008
position = Center
shoots = Right
height_ft = 5
height_in = 11
weight_lb = 170
nickname =
nationality = USA
birth_date = Birth date and age|1986|12|23|mf=y
birth_place = Mt. Vernon, WA, U.S.
draft = 24th overall
draft_year = 2005
draft_team = St. Louis Blues
career_start = 2008

T.J. Oshie (born December 23, 1986 in Mount Vernon, Washington, U.S.) is an American professional ice hockey center. He was drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the first round, 24th overall, in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Oshie played high school hockey for Warroad High School in Warroad, Minnesota. After playing one season in the United States Hockey League with the Sioux Falls Stampede in 2004-05, Oshie entered the University of North Dakota. He played seven games with the United States WJC-A team in 2005-06. [cite web |url=http://blues.nhl.com/team/app?page=PlayerDetail&playerId=8471698&service=page&tab=crs |title=T.J. Oshie Official Player Page |publisher=NHL.com |accessdate=2008-07-12]

On May 13, 2008 Oshie opted to forego his Senior season with the Fighting Sioux and sign with the Blues.

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*hockeydb|81042