James Wisniewski

Olympian 2018

Athlete Bio

Height

5'11"

Age

Hometown

Canton, MI

Education

Canton High School (Canton, Mich.)

Quick Facts

Son of Jim and Sharon Wisniewski
Has two older sisters, Nikki and Richelle
Has two daughters, Jamie and Sadie, with wife Nicole
Drafted in the fifth round by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2002 NHL Draft
Was also named the CHL Defenseman of the Year that same season
Enjoys playing golf and is passionate about animal rights.

Career Highlights

Helped HC Lugano earn the Spengler Cup in the 2016-17 season
Awarded the Max Kaminsky Trophy in 2004 as the most outstanding defenseman in the OHL
2004 IIHF World Junior Championship, gold

Olympic Experience

1-time Olympian

Olympic Games Pyeongchang 2018, 7th (Team - Men)

World Championship Experience

Most recent: 2008 – 6th (Team - Men)
Years of participation: Team - Men 2008
Top finish: 6th – 2008 (Team - Men)

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