Although he was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft, he remained with the Cougars for parts of two more campaigns where his play kept improving. In 1985-86, he finished the season with 145 points in 72 games. By 1990, he grew tired of the cycle and decided to join the Canadian National Team where, like his junior days, he got plenty of ice time. While away from the NHL, his rights were traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins. He left Sheffield in 1999 and joined the senior amateur Powell River Regals as they won the Allan Cup in 2000.