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Ice Hockey

James

Wisniewski

Olympian 2018

Athlete Bio#

Height

5'11"

Age

41

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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