Brock Radunske Brock Radunske ( born April 5 , 1983 in Kitchener , Ontario ) is a professional ice hockey forward for Anyang Halla of Asia League Ice Hockey in South Korea . He was selected in the third round of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft , 79th overall , by the Edmonton Oilers . Radunske was born in Kitchener , Ontario but grew up in the town of New Hamburg . Nicknamed “ Brocko ” since he was a youngster . Enrolled as a communications major , in Michigan State University , as he spent three seasons playing for the Michigan State Spartans . He was member of the team for famous outdoor event , The Cold War ( hockey ) along with fellow teammate Brad Fast and John - Michael Liles . Radunske became the first North American born player ever to sign with Anyang Halla and tallest forward in club ' s history . While playing for Anyang Halla , he earned new nickname " Canadian Big Beauty " ( Korean : 빙판의 꽃미남 ) from Korean fans because of his dorable look . Professional career . CAREER NOTES : In 2005 - 06 , he was part of the Greenville team that advanced to an American Conference division semifinal playoff berth with a 45 - 24 - 3 regular season record ( 93 points ) . . . led Greenville in goal - scoring and finished fourth on the team in scoring . . . ended the 2005 - 06 regular season by scoring eight goals in a seven - game stretch . . . scored a goal in his first Kelly Cup playoff game on 4 / 9 / 06 vs . Augusta . . . has scored a career - high 3 points three times ( last : 10 / 21 / 05 vs . Pensacola - 3 goals , hat trick ) . . . made his professional debut with Edmonton ( AHL ) on 10 / 18 / 04 vs . San Antonio . . . scored his first professional goal on 10 / 23 / 04 at Manitoba . . . was a teammate at Michigan State ( NCAA ) with Thunder left wing Mike Lalonde . Scored his first goal of the season with Grand Rapids ( AHL ) on 11 / 14 / 06 vs . Milwaukee … followed - up three games later with the game ’ s first goal on 12 / 1 / 06 vs . Rochester … scored his first goal in a Thunder uniform on 3 / 4 / 07 , part of a two - goal output … scored a career - high and tied a Thunder all - time single - game record with four points ( 1g - 3a ) on 3 / 9 / 07 vs . Victoria , a 5 - 4 shootout win . . . broke a Thunder single - game record with a new career - high five points ( 2g - 3a ) on 3 / 22 / 07 , in a 6 - 3 win at Utah . He spent 2007 - 2008 ' season with Augsburger Panther ( DEL ) , appeared 37 games with 7G 19A 26pts . In May 2008 , Radunske signed with Anyang Halla for 1 year deal , recommended by club ' s scout & interpreter Samuel H . Kim . PAST SEASONS : In his first season with Halla , he earned his first point on Brad Fast ' s goal in 20 / 9 / 08 vs High1 at Ko - yang Rink . . . scored a first goal as a Halla in 21 / 9 / 08 vs High1 with 51 seconds in the game . Radunske scored his first goal in home building in 29 / 9 / 08 vs Oji Eagles . Radunske scored his first hat trick as a Halla in 18 / 1 / 09 vs Seibu Prince Rabbits . After leading the league with goals & points , Radunske was awarded four trophies including regular season MVP , the Best - forward , best scorer & best point . In Feb . 2009 Radunske re - signed with Anyang Halla for 3 year deal . Radunske ' s 3 - year deal is the longest contract extension in club ' s history including all imports among Korean pro - sports league . Radunske captured his first ever championship title , beating Nippon Paper Cranes series of 3 - 2 in 2009 - 2010 Asia League final . Radunske was named playoffs MVP . Career highlights . 2010 - 2011 Asia League Champion 2009 - 2010 Asia League Champion Asia League Playoffs MVP 2008 - 2009 Asia League ' Best - Forward ' of the Year Asia League ' MVP ' of the year ( Regular Season ) Asia League Goal leader ( Scoring Champion ) Asia League Point leader