In his first year in the Western Hockey League (WHL), he scored 42 points, which put him in fifth in the league for points scored by a rookie. He also set a Thunderbird record with a nine-game point streak from December 11, 2004 through January 12, 2005, during which he scored 12 points. He enjoyed similar success in fewer games the following season.
In his first year in the Western Hockey League (WHL), he scored 42 points, which ranked him fifth among rookies. He also set a Thunderbird record with a nine-game point streak from December 11, 2004 through January 12, 2005, during which he tallied 12 points. He experienced comparable success in fewer games the following season.