Frazer McLaren One Of 12 Former Winterhawks On NHL Rosters

October 7, 2009 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release

Former Portland Winterhawks forward Frazer McLaren made his NHL debut this week with the San Jose Sharks, making him the 101st former Winterhawk to make it to the NHL. McLaren made an immediate impact for the Sharks, picking up an assist in his NHL debut Saturday at Anaheim in a 4-1 Sharks win.

McLaren played 270 games for Portland from 2003-2007, registering 41 goals and 29 assists for 70 points, and was captain of the 2006-07 and 2007-08 teams until being traded to Moose Jaw.

He's one of 12 former Winterhawks who have opened the season on NHL rosters. The complete list is as follows:

Braydon Coburn, Philadelphia Flyers

Brandon Dubinsky, New York Rangers

Andrew Ference, Boston Bruins

Paul Gaustad, Buffalo Sabres

Jannik Hansen, Vancouver Canucks

Marian Hossa, Chicago Blackhawks

Jason LaBarbera, Phoenix Coyotes

Frazer McLaren, San Jose Sharks

Cody McLeod, Colorado Avalanche

Brenden Morrow, Dallas Stars

Scott Nichol, San Jose Sharks

Matt Walker, Tampa Bay Lightning

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