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Jim Slater

Olympian 2018

Athlete Bio 

Height

6'0"

Age

42

Hometown

Lapeer, MI

Education

Lapeer East High School (Lapeer, Mich.) Michigan State University

Quick Facts
  • Son of Bill and Diane Slater
  • Father Bill was a defensive lineman in the NFL
  • Has one brother, Bill, and two sisters, Kari and Michelle
  • Has one daughter, Wyn, with wife Andria
  • Drafted 30th overall by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 2002 NHL Draft
  • Earned the Winnipeg Jets’ community service award in 2012
  • Hobbies include racquetball, traveling, fishing, golfing and trying new food.
Career Highlights
  • Became the first player at Michigan State University to record 40 or more points in three straight seasons since 1999
Olympic Experience
  • 1-time Olympian
    • Olympic Games Pyeongchang 2018, 7th (Team - Men)
World Championship Experience
  • Most recent: 2012 – 7th (Team - Men)
  • Years of participation: Team - Men 2006, 2012
  • Top finish: 7th – 2006 (Team - Men), 2012 (Team - Men)
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