T. J. Caig

T.J. Caig (born January 26, 1981 in Kelowna, British Columbia) is a Canadian ice hockey centre currently playing for HYS The Hague of the Dutch Eredivisie.

Playing career

After three seasons with the University of Minnesota Duluth, Caig signed for the Nijmegen Emperors in Holland where his 48 goals in all competitions made him top scorer. He then moved to German Oberliga side Heilbronn Falcons, where his 39 goals ensured the team's promotion to the 2nd Bundesliga. This was followed by a brief spell in the Austrian Hockey League with Graz 99ers before moving to France's Ligue Magnus with Bisons de Neuilly-sur-Marne. In 2009, Caig moved to North America for the first time since turning professional, signing with the CHL's Tulsa Oilers.

After leading the Oilers in goals with 23, Caig returned for a second stint the Dutch Eredivisie signing a one-year contract with HYS the Hague on September 4, 2010.

Career statistics

Regular season

Season

Team

League

GP

G

2000–01

Penticton Panthers

BCHL

60

46

2002–03

U. of Minnesota-Duluth

WCHA

24

9

2003–04

U. of Minnesota-Duluth

WCHA

42

12

2004–05

U. of Minnesota-Duluth

WCHA

33

1

2005–06

Nijmegen Emperors

NED

20

20

2006–07

Heilbronner Falken

G.Ober

48

39

2007–08

Heilbronner Falken

2.GBun

25

9

2007–08

Graz 99ers

EBEL

10

0

2008–09

Bisons de Neuilly-sur-Marne

FRA

26

20

2009–10

Tulsa Oilers

CHL

51

23

2010–11

HYS The Hague

NED

41

29

CHL totals

51

23