Steve Staios

Infobox Ice Hockey Player
team = Edmonton Oilers
league = NHL
position = Defence
shoots = Right
former_teams = Boston Bruins
Vancouver Canucks
Atlanta Thrashers
height_ft = 6
height_in = 1
weight_lb = 200
nickname = Steady Steve
nationality = CAN
birth_date = Birth date and age|1973|7|28|mf=y
birth_place = Hamilton, ON, CAN
draft = 27th overall
draft_year = 1991
draft_team = St. Louis Blues
career_start = 1993

Steve Staios (b. 28 July, 1973 in Hamilton, Ontario)cite book|title=The Canadian Hockey Atlas|first=Stephen|last=Cole|publisher=Doubleday Canada|year=2006|id=ISBN 978-0-385-66093-8 (0-385-66093-6)] is a Macedonian Canadian [ [http://www.nhl.com/cupcrazy/2006/serieso/staios061306.html NHL - Stanley Cup Playoffs ] ] professional ice hockey player and alternate captain for the Edmonton Oilers of the NHL. He has played both right wing and defence in the NHL.

Playing career

Staios was selected in the second round of the 1991 NHL Entry Draft, 27th overall, by the St. Louis Blues. After a relatively successful career in the OHL, Staios spent several years in the IHL and the AHL, eventually making his NHL debut with the Boston Bruins. After spending time with the Vancouver Canucks organization (who acquired him via waivers), Staios was selected by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 1999 NHL Expansion Draft where he changed his position to right wing. He was eventually named the team captain, before signing as a free agent with his current team, the Edmonton Oilers, in 2001. In the 2002–03 NHL season, he led all defenceman in shorthanded goals (3). Staios was part of the Edmonton Oiler team that made a run to the Stanley Cup finals. However, the Oilers lost in game seven of the finals to the Carolina Hurricanes. Staios had one goal and five assists in the 2006 playoffs.

Personal

Staios and his wife Susannah have two children, Nathan and Ella.

Career statistics

International play

Played for Canada in:

*2008 World Championships (silver medal)

International statistics

External links

* [http://www.stevestaios.com Staios' Website]
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