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Patrick Eaves (born on May 1, 1984 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada) is an American NHL player for the Ottawa Senators. He plays right wing.

Personal

He was born in Calgary, when his father was playing for the Calgary Flames. He grew up in Faribault, Minnesota and he played for the US at the 2004 World Juniors, and helped them win gold.

He is the son of former Calgary Flames and Minnesota North Stars standout Mike Eaves, who currently is men's hockey head coach at the University of Wisconsin and coached Patrick at the 2004 World Juniors. His brother Ben Eaves is in the Pittsburgh Penguins farm system.

Playing career

Patrick played his collegiate hockey at Boston College. After a very good frehman year the Senators drafted him 29th overall in the 1st round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. He would go onto play 2 more years there, where he won many awards, including Hockey East Player of the Year. Also during that time he represented his country at the 2004 World Juniors. In 2005, he decided to leave Boston College to sign with the Senators. He started the season in the AHL, and after a good start he was called up to Ottawa, where he has been an important part of the team.

Awards

2003-04: Second All-Star Team (Hockey East)
2003-04: East Second All-American Team (NCAA)
2004-05: First All-Star Team (Hockey East)
2004-05: Itech "Three Stars" Award (Hockey East) shared with Ryan Shannon
2004-05: Player of the Year (Hockey East)
2004-05: East First All-American Team (NCAA)

Records

Career statistics

Stats as of March 5, 2006.

International play

He won gold while playing for Team USA at the 2004 World Juniors.

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