Kris Letang

SummaryKris Letang, defenseman with the Pittsburgh Penguins

Kris Letang was drafted in the 3rd round (62nd overall) of the 2005 NHLEntryDraft by the PittsburghPenguins. He played for Canada at the 2006 WorldJuniorHockeyChampionships, helping the team to a gold medal. He played his junior hockey with Val d'Or of the QuebecMajorJuniorHockeyLeague.

Letang was considered a long-shot to make the Penguins in the 2006-2007 season, but a strong training camp earned him a spot, and he has not looked out of place on the Pens blue line this season. He scored his first NationalHockeyLeague goal against the NewYorkRangers. He joined with teammates JordanStaal and SidneyCrosby to be the first trio of teenagers in 24 years to score a goal in the same game.

Letang's official NHL rookie cards will be released in 2006-2007 UpperDeckHockey products. After starting the season with the Pens, Letang was sent back down to the QMJHL. Letang captained Canada to a second straight gold medal at the 2007 WJHC, where he was named as one of Canada's top players in the tournament, and also made the Tournament All-Star team.

Kris Letang Checklist

Minor League Issues

2005-06 ITG Heroes and Prospects Kristopher Letang 146
2005-06 ITG Heroes and Prospects Autographs Kristopher Letang A-KLT
2005-06 ITG Heroes and Prospects Oh Canada Kristopher Letang OC-6
2005-06 ITG Heroes and Prospects Oh Canada Gold Kristopher Letang OC-6

Rookie Cards

2006-07 Black Diamond Kristopher Letang 163A
2006-07 Ultra Kris Letang RR 236
2006-07 UpperDeck Kristopher Letang 240
2006-07 UpperDeck MVP Kristopher Letang 309
2006-07 UpperDeck Trilogy Kristopher Letang 148
2007 UpperDeck Rookie Class Kristopher Letang 34
2006-07 UpperDeck Mini Jersey Kristopher Letang 116