Got into a fight on the ice with another player who picked on him and
other guys during tryouts for Miracle (2004). He apologized to director
Gavin O'Connor afterwards, to which Gavin responded, "No, that was
good," and cast him as Jack O'Callahan, the defenseman dubbed "the
first one to drop his gloves.".
[on his movie debut in Miracle (2004)] It's always been my intention to pursue an acting career. Fortunately, my hockey background helped open the door for me to do that.
