Original sentence: He is a student of the respected Lithuanian hockey coach, Aleksey Nikiforov.Komisarek played his first NHL game in the 2002-03 season with the Canadiens
Edited sentence: Along with his natural goal scoring ability, Mike Komisarek is a consistent contributor on the penalty kill, with two short-handed goals in the 2006-2007 season.As he matures more as a well-rounded player, his offensive game should pick itself up, but, for the time being, he will be known as a solid, stay-at-home defenseman.Because of his stellar play and solid checking, third in the NHL in checks in 2006-2007, he has earned the nickname "Komi" from his die-hard Montreal fans.He is a defenceman and is known for his strength and physical play.He is a student of the famous Lithuanian hockey coach, Aleksey Nikiforov.He is listed at 6'4" and 240lbs.Komisarek played his first NHL game in the 2002-2003 season with the Montreal Canadiens.Plays most nights with star defenceman Andrei Markov, with whom he forms a successful pairing