John-Michael
Liles

Olympian 2006

Athlete Bio#

Age

Hometown

Cherry Creek

The Short List

2006 U.S. Olympic Team member
2004 World Cup of Hockey Team member
2005 World Championships Team member
Spent two seasons as part of USA Hockey's development program, prior to college

Did You Know?

Played two years of hockey at Culver Military Academy, prior to joining USA Hockey's national development program
Played four years of collegiate hockey for Michigan State, where he majored in finance
Hobey Baker Award finalist, and two-time All-American
Selected by the Colorado Avalanche as the 159th overall pick in the 2000 NHL entry draft
One of only a few current NHL players from the state of Indiana
Enjoys golf, fishing, roller hockey, and basketball
Mother was a rower at Purdue University
Has a sister named Jessie, and a brother named Joseph

It's Every Day
Liles currently plays for the Colorado Avalanche. He is the only member of the Avalanche squad who was selected to represent the United States at the 2006 Olympic Winter Games.

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On his military experience, and respect for those serving in the U.S. Armed Forces: "I never went to war, but I know the marching and wearing the uniform. I have a deep respect for these guys and the women that serve. They go out and do their job every day; it doesn't matter if it's a holiday or what. The hockey life is nothing compared to what these guys do. Every once in a while, a guy's got to step back and realize just how good we have it." Denver Post