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He signed a contract with the Avalanche before the 2006–07 NHL season, scored 78 points in 82 games in his rookie season and was nominated for the Calder Memorial Trophy. In 2007–08 he was named to his first NHL All-Star Game, but did not play because of an appendicectomy. As a dual citizen, Stastny has chosen to play for the United States in international hockey competitions, which have included the 2004 Viking Cup and the 2007 IIHF World Championship. Stastny, a left-handed center, considers himself to be a playmaker. His style is similar to his father's, with characteristics such as strong skating and ability to see the game. Stastny is one of the few remaining NHLers who continue to use wooden sticks.