Michael Peca

Peca was drafted in the second round, 40th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft. Peca has twice won the Frank J. Selke Trophy for being the best defensive forward, in 1996–97 and 2001–02. Peca captained the Buffalo Sabres to the Stanley Cup Finals in 1999. He was a member of the gold medal-winning Canadian ice hockey team at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. He was acquired by the Edmonton Oilers in a trade with the New York Islanders in exchange for Mike York.

Career Information:
NHL Draft: 40th overall, 1992 Vancouver Canucks
Playing career 1993–2009
Career History:
* Vancouver Canucks (1993–1995)
* Buffalo Sabres (1995–2000)
* New York Islanders (2001–2004)
* Edmonton Oilers (2005–2006)
* Toronto Maple Leafs (2006–2007)
* Columbus Blue Jackets (2007–2009)
Career Highlights and Awards:
* 1994 World Jr. Championship, Team Canada, gold medal
* 2002 Winter Olympics, Team Canada, alternate captain, gold medal
* 1996-97 NHL Frank J. Selke Trophy
(best defensive forward)
* 2001-02 NHL Frank J. Selke Trophy
(best defensive forward)

Open Bar and Appetizers
When: Thursday, May 24th
Where: Wayne Gretzky’s Restaurant
99 Blue Jays Way Toronto ON M5V 9G9
Time: 6pm-8pm