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John-Michael Liles (born November 25, 1980, in Zionsville, Indiana) is one of the defensemen for the Colorado Avalanche.

Playing career

Liles was drafted by the Avalanche in the 5th round, 159th overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft.

Before joining the Colorado Avalanche, Liles played college hockey for the Michigan State Spartans, where he was recognized as a star offensive defenseman. During his senior season with the Spartans, Liles led the team in scoring (with 16 goals and 34 assists) while helping Michigan State to a 23-14-2 record.

After scoring 10 goals and recording 24 assists in his rookie season in 2003-04, he was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team. During the NHL lockout, he played pro hockey in the German League DEL for the team of the Iserlohn Roosters.

Liles is back with the Avalanche for the 2005-06 season. Exhibiting a quick first step, great skating ability, and a vision of the ice that belies his youth, Liles is one of the NHL's top young defensemen and a potential NHL All-Star for years and years to come.

Awards

2001-02: First All-Star Team (CCHA)
2001-02: Best Offensive Defenseman (CCHA)
2001-02: West Second All-American Team (NCAA)
2002-03: First All-Star Team (CCHA)
2002-03: Best Offensive Defenseman (CCHA)
2002-03: West First All-American Team (NCAA)
2003-04: All-Rookie Team (NHL)

Records

Career statistics

Stats as of February 7, 2006.

International play

2006 - Played for the United States in the XX Olympic Winter Games

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