He split time with them and their farm team, the Michigan K-Wings of the International Hockey League. He signed with the St. Louis Blues for the 2000-2001 season, but he was demoted to the Worcester IceCats of the American Hockey League.
He divided his time between them and their minor league team, the Michigan K-Wings in the International Hockey League. For the 2000-2001 season, he signed with the St. Louis Blues but was reassigned to the Worcester IceCats of the American Hockey League.