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| Matt NISKANEN (NIHS-kah-nehn, MAT) |
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Defense. Shoots right. 6', 194 lbs. Born, Virginia, MN, December 6, 1986.
Dallas' 1st choice, 28th overall, in 2005 Entry Draft.
2007-08 Statistics as of Jan. 24/08: 53 GP – 5 G – 14 A – 19 Pts. – 28 PIM
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As a youngster growing up in Virginia, Minnesota, had a poster of Mike Modano on his bedroom wall.
Had only attended two NHL games prior to playing in his first-ever game on Oct. 3 in Colorado.
Niskanen's ancestors came to the U.S. from Finland and settled in North Dakota.
For his 21st birthday, the Stars, led by goaltender Marty Turco, surprised Niskanen by giving his 2001 car a complete makeover.
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