- Began playing organized hockey at the age of four.
- Won one gold Olympic medal in 2014 in Sochi.
- Is a professional ice hockey defenceman who is playing for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League.
- Grew up cheering for the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks.
- Has three daughters, Anna, Morgan and Brooke with his wife.
- On 7 July 2002 was signed by the Predators.
- Grew up in a Christian home with his family and has continued to profess this faith. Since joining the Canucks in 2010, he has organized chapel services for his teammates to optionally attend.
- Has two sisters, Erin and Cindy.
- In 2002 was awarded the Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy and Four Broncos Memorial Trophy as the league's best defenceman and player of the year, respectively.
- Left home at the age of 15 to start playing junior with the Prince George Cougars.
- Made his professional debut with the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League (AHL), a minor league affiliate of the Predators.
- Won 2 medals from World Junior Championships over the years - one silver and one bronze.
- Played major junior hockey with the Prince George Cougars of the Western Hockey League (WHL) and was selected 12th overall by the Nashville Predators in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.
- Suffered a broken leg during his junior draft-eligible season, limiting his exposure to WHL scouts.
- Parents are Marty and Ida Hamhuis.
- Won 4 medals from World Championships during his career - 2 gold and 2 silver.
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