o First European to ever play for the Golden Gophers
o 2003 NHL 1st round draft pick of Buffalo Sabres (5th pick overall)
o First-team All-USHL selection in 2001-02
o Led 2001-02 USHL league in points and goals
o Led Austria to perfect record in Pool B of the 2002 World Junior Championships
o One of only two Freshmen to play in every game during 2002-2003 season
o Led nation in rookie scoring
o First Freshman to lead U of M team in scoring in over 30 years
o First Freshman to be named team MVP
o 2002-03 WCHA Conference Rookie of the Year
o 2002-03 Frank Pond National Rookie of the Year
o 2003 Tom Mohr NCAA Playoff MVP
o 2003 Frozen Four Most Outstanding Player
o Member of University of Minnesota 2003 NCAA National Championship team
o University of Minnesota Scholar-Athlete