Tom Poti

Tom Poti played hockey at Saint Peter-Marian High School and Cushing Academy in Central Massachusetts and then played for the Boston University Terriers, winning the Beanpot MVP Trophy while at BU. He came up to the NHL in 1998-99 with the Edmonton Oilers and made the NHL All-Rookie team that year. He has since played for the New York Rangers, New York Islanders, and Washington Capitals, with whom he played in 2008-09. Poti is a defenseman who played in the 2002 NHL All-Star Game. In addition to his Olympic appearance in 2002, he representedt he USA internationally at the 1996 and 1997 World Junior Championships.