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The Rotary club Sports Celebrity dinner just keeps getting better.  We now have Scottie Upshall, and Vernon Fiddler coming to Slave Lake August 6, 2008.  Something unexpected came up and Jordin Tootoo will not be able to attend the event.  Scottie Upshall is an amazing hockey player, drafted 6th overall and was traded for Peter Forsber February 17, 2007.  Just watch this video to see for your self or click here for all event info

Scottie Upshall Video
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z21K4PW-TqU

About Upshall
Scottie Upshall was born October 7, 1983 in Fort McMurray, Alberta. He began catching scouts’ eyes as a member of the 2000 Royal Bank Cup winning Fort McMurray Oil Barons. He was also named 1999-2000 AJHL Rookie of the Year, as well as being awarded the Oil Barons Rookie of the Year and People’s Choice Award. He then joined the WHL’s Kamloops Blazers, and following two seasons of impressive play at the major junior and international levels, Upshall was drafted in the first round, 6th overall, by the Nashville Predators in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.

Following the Blazers’ early exit from 2003 WHL playoffs, he joined the Predators’ AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals, and played for them in their playoffs. During that time, he also made his NHL debut April 27, 2003 against the San Jose Sharks.

For the 2006-07 season, Upshall began to spend time solely with the Predators until a groin injury kept him sidelined. Following a conditioning stint with the Admirals, Upshall was traded, along with Ryan Parent and two draft picks (first and third round picks), to the Philadelphia Flyers for Peter Forsberg on February 15, 2007. He scored his first goal as a Flyer in his debut against the New York Rangers on February 17, 2007 and then followed it up with another goal in his very next game against the Boston Bruins on February 19, 2007. On May 11, 2007 he signed a 2 year contract to remain in Philadelphia.

Awards

• 2000: Bronze Medal (2000 World Hockey Challenge)
• 2000-01: CHL – All-Rookie Team (Canadian Major Junior)
• 2000-01: Rookie of the Year (CHL
• 2000-01: WHL All-Rookie Team
• 2000-01: Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy (WHL Rookie of the Year)
• 2001-02: WHL West Second All-Star Team
• 2002: Silver Medal (2002 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships)
• 2003: Silver Medal (2003 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships)
• 2003-04: Calder Cup Milwaukee Admirals