Tim Jackman Tim Jackman ( born November 14 , 1981 ) is an American professional ice hockey player , currently playing for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League ( NHL ) . He was the first player from Minnesota State University , Mankato to be drafted after becoming the Columbus Blue Jackets ' second round selection , 38th overall , at the 2001 NHL Entry Draft . Jackman made his NHL debut during the 2003 – 04 season with Columbus , and has also played for the Phoenix Coyotes , Los Angeles Kings and New York Islanders . Playing career . Jackman attended Park Center High School in Brooklyn Park , Minnesota , where he earned all - conference honors in 1998 – 99 and 1999 – 00 , also earning all - state honors in the latter season . He then attended Minnesota State University , Mankato for two seasons between 2000 and 2002 . A second - round selection of the Columbus Blue Jackets , 38th overall in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft , Jackman became the first player from MSU - Mankato to be drafted by an NHL team . Jackman chose to forgo his final two years of college eligibility , signing a contract with the Blue Jackets in the summer of 2002 , and went on to become the school ' s first alumnus to play in the NHL . Jackman was assigned to Columbus ' American Hockey League ( AHL ) affiliate , the Syracuse Crunch for the 2002 – 03 season . He appeared in 77 games for the Crunch , scoring 9 goals and 16 points . He spent the majority of the 2003 – 04 season with Syracuse , scoring 23 goals in 64 games , but spent some time with Columbus . He made his NHL debut on December 20 , 2003 , in a game against the Minnesota Wild , and scored his first goal , assist and points on February 27 , 2004 , in a 4 – 3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks . Following a third season with Columbus in 2004 – 05 , Jackman was traded to the Phoenix Coyotes on October 8 , 2005 . He went to Phoenix with Geoff Sanderson in exchange for Cale Hulse , Jason Chimera and Mike Rupp . He appeared in eight games with the Coyotes , but spent the majority of the 2005 – 06 season with the AHL ' s San Antonio Rampage . Late that same season , on March 9 , 2006 , he was again traded , to the Los Angeles Kings for Yanick Lehoux . Jackman finished the season in the AHL with the Manchester Monarchs . Jackman played most of the 2006 – 07 AHL season in Manchester , appearing in only five games with Los Angeles . He left the Kings organization following the season as a free agent , signing a contract with the New York Islanders . He split time between the Islanders and the Bridgeport Sound Tigers , scoring 1 goal in 36 NHL games and 15 in 44 AHL games . Jackman finally established himself as an NHL regular in 2008 – 09 , appearing in 69 games with New York , scoring 5 goals and 12 points . He led the team in penalty minutes and hits with 155 and 151 respectively , and was named the recipient of the Bob Nystrom Award , and Islanders team award given to the player who beset demonstrates leadership , hustle and dedication . Jackman again led the Islanders in penalty minutes in 2009 – 10 with 98 , and celebrated his birthday on November 14 , 2009 , by scoring a goal 16 seconds into the contest against the Florida Panthers . According to the Elias Sports Bureau it was the fastest goal in NHL history by a player on his birthday . Jackman left the Islanders after the season , signing with the Calgary Flames . He was brought in to bring a physical presence to the Flames lineup , but added an offensive presence for the Flames while playing in a limited role . He scored a career - high 10 goals during the 2010 – 11 NHL season , only one shy of his career total entering the season . He was named recipient of the J . R . " Bud " McCaig Award , given to the Flames player who exhibit respect , courtesy and compassion .