BIRTHPLACE: Roseau, Minn.

BORN: November 14, 1960

TEAMS/ASSOCIATIONS: University of Minnesota, Colorado Rockies, New Jersey Devils, Minnesota North Stars, Quebec Nordiques, Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets.

Known as an outstanding playmaker and a solid two-way player, Minnesota-born and raised Aaron Broten left his mark on hockey in America from high school all the way to the National Hockey League.

Broten burst onto the Minnesota hockey scene as a player for Roseau High School. There, he helped the Rams get to the Minnesota state tournament three times. In his three-year career with the Rams, he totaled 260 points (150-150). Broten was recruited to play hockey for the University of Minnesota, where he wasted no time in making an impact.

Broten was reunited with his line mates from Roseau High School his sophomore year at Minnesota. He followed up his exceptional freshman campaign with another record-setting effort. He set the Gophers' all-time single-season record for assists (59) and points (106), and led Minnesota to the WCHA title and the NCAA championship game.

In 1980, Broten was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the sixth round (106th overall) of the NHL Entry Draft.

Broten spent eight years in New Jersey and had his most successful professional season with the Devils. In the franchise's first year, he led the team with 55 points (16-39). Broten set the Devils' record for power-play goals in one game when he scored three against the New York Rangers in 1985. He led the team once again with 79 points (26-53) in 1986-87.

Over his 12-year career, Broten also played for the Minnesota North Stars, Quebec Nordiques, Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets. He retired in 1992, having played in 748 NHL regular-season games. Over his career, he totaled 186 goals and 329 assists for 515 points.

Internationally, Broten suited up for Team USA on eight occasions. He participated in one world junior championship, five world championships and two Canada Cups. He tallied four goals and added three assists in five games to lead the 1979 U.S. National Junior Team. In the 1987 World Championship, Broten recorded 11 points (5-6) in 10 games.