Blake Wheeler

Blake James Wheeler (born August 31, 1986) is an American professional ice hockey player who plays for and currently serves as captain of the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes in the first round, 5th overall, in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. Wheeler was born in Plymouth, Minnesota, but grew up in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. After failing to come to terms on a contract with the Phoenix Coyotes, he signed with the Boston Bruins as a free agent on July 1, 2008. Wheeler was later traded to the Atlanta Thrashers on February 18, 2011 who subsequently moved to Winnipeg the following summer.