Alex Grant

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Position	Defence
Shoots	Right
Height Weight	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg/13 st 3 lb)
NHL Team (P) Cur. team	Pittsburgh Penguins Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL)
Nationality	Canada
Born	January 20, 1989 (1989-01-20) (age 19), Antigonish, NS, CAN
NHL Draft	118th overall, 2007 Pittsburgh Penguins
Pro career	TBA – present

Alex Grant (born January 20, 1989 in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada) is an amateur ice hockey defenceman and captain of the Saint John Sea Dogs of the QMJHL. He is listed as 6'2" and 189 pounds. He was drafted in the fourth round, 118th overall, by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.

Grant began his junior playing career with the Antigonish Bulldogs of the MJAHL (Maritime Junior A Hockey League). It was here that he gained recognition, and his progress was followed by scouts in several other junior leagues. On June 4, 2005, Grant was selected first overall by the Saint John Sea Dogs in the QMJHL draft. Following two strong years with the club, his leadership was recognized when he was named captain for the upcoming 2007–2008 season.

Grant has also played an important role on the international scene, representing Canada on several occasions in Jr. World Championships, often bringing home a gold.

[edit] Career Statistics

			Regular Season					Playoffs
Season	Team	League	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2004–05	Antigonish Bulldogs	MJAHL	50	7	9	16	36	—	—	—	—	—
2005–06	Saint John Sea Dogs	QMJHL	47	4	9	13	58	—	—	—	—	—
2006–07	Saint John Sea Dogs	QMJHL	68	12	20	32	108	—	—	—	—	—
2007–08	Saint John Sea Dogs	QMJHL	70	15	33	48	96
QMJHL Totals			185	31	62	93	262	—	—	—	—	—