Thomas Vanek facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Thomas Vanek
Born	19 January 1984 (1984-01-19) Baden bei Wien, Austria
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	218 lb (99 kg; 15 st 8 lb)
Position	Left Wing
Shoots	Right
NHL team Former teams	Detroit Red Wings Graz 99ers Buffalo Sabres New York Islanders Montreal Canadiens Minnesota Wild Florida Panthers Vancouver Canucks Columbus Blue Jackets
National team	Austria
NHL Draft	5th overall, 2003 Buffalo Sabres
Playing career	2004–present
Website	ThomasVanek.at

Thomas Vanek (born January 19, 1984) is an Austrian professional ice hockey left winger. He currently plays for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the Buffalo Sabres, New York Islanders, and Montreal Canadiens.

Career

Before he played in the NHL, Vanek played for the Sioux Falls Stampede of the USHL for 3 seasons and the University of Minnesota for 2 years.

He was drafted 5th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2003 NHL draft. He played for the Buffalo Sabres for 8 seasons.

On October 27, 2013, he was traded to the New York Islanders for Matt Moulson, a 2014 1st round draft pick, and a 2015 2nd round draft pick.

On July 1, 2014, Vanek signed a three-year, $5.5 contract with the Minnesota Wild. The contract will also give him $6.5 million in the second year, and $7.5 million in the third year as well as a no-trade clause.

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Grant Potulny	NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player 2003	Succeeded by Adam Berkhoel
Preceded by Daniel Paille	Buffalo Sabres first round draft pick 2003	Succeeded by Drew Stafford
Preceded by Benjamin Raich	Austrian Sports Personality of the Year 2007	Succeeded by Thomas Morgenstern
Preceded by Wade Redden and Michal Rozsíval	Winner of the NHL Plus-Minus Award 2007	Succeeded by Pavel Datsyuk
Preceded by Jason Pominville	Buffalo Sabres captain with Steve Ott 2013	Succeeded by Steve Ott

Images for kids

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  Vanek with the Sioux Falls Stampede in 2002