Thomas Vanek
| Thomas Vanek’s Basics: | ||||||
| Height | 6’2″ | Weight | 205 lbs. | |||
| Shoots | Right | Position | Left Wing | |||
| Drafted | BUF – 2003 | Round | 1st (5th overall) | |||
| Thomas Vanek’s Firsts: | ||||||
| Game: | October 5, 2005 (vs. NY Islanders) | |||||
| Point: | October 5, 2005 (Assist vs. NY Islanders) | |||||
| Goal: | November 9, 2005 (vs. Carolina) | |||||
| Playoff Point: | April 28, 2006 (Goal vs. Philadelphia) | |||||
| Playoff Goal: | April 28, 2006 (vs. Philadelphia) | |||||
Draft Day
Career HighlightsJuniors
- 2002 World Junior Championship (U20 Division I) Silver Medal
- 2002 USHL First All-Star Team
- 2003 World Junior Championship (U20 Division I Group B) Gold Medal
- 2002 World Junior Championship (U20 Division I) Silver Medal
- 2002 USHL First All-Star Team
- 2003 World Junior Championship (U20 Division I Group B) Gold Medal
College
- 2003 NCAA National Champion (with Minnesota Gophers)
- 2003 WCHA Champion (with Minnesota Gophers)
- 2003 WCHA Rookie of the Year
- 2004 WCHA Champion (with Minnesota Gophers)
International
- 2008 IHHF World Championship (Division I Group A) All-Star Team
- 2008 IHHF World Championship (Division I Group A) Gold Medal
NHL
- 2007 Bud Light Trophy Winner (Best Plus/Minus in NHL)
- 2009 All-Star
- Most shootout goals in franchise history
Splits the Defense
Playoff Clincher
Golden Gophers