Playing career

During Game 3 of the Western Conference Final in the 2005-06 playoffs, Petersen scored his first ever NHL playoff goal against Ilya Bryzgalov of the Anaheim Ducks by stealing the puck and wrapping it into an empty net while Bryzgalov attempted to make a play behind his goal line.

Petersen has stated that he is a type-one diabetic. As a result, he must use his insulin pump during games. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins nominated him as their 2003-2004 AHL Man of the Year candidate for his work with Diabetes charities.

Petersen remains a huge Minnesota sports fan, especially the Twins. He met Mike Modano at a youth hockey camp when Modano was a rookie for the North Stars; at one point, Modano even babysat the younger player. Now playing together on the Dallas Stars, Petersen was impressed that Modano remembered him from so many years prior.

In 2008 Petersen had a memorable experience at the AHL All-Star Game. The experience began the day before the game when Petersen won the 2008 AHL Skills Competition's fastest skater event with a 14.001 second lap. The experience continued during the game as Petersen recorded 3 points including scoring on the first ever penalty shot in an AHL All-Star Game.

In the 2013-14 season, his 7th within the Stars organization, Petersen helped the Texas Stars to claim their first Calder Cup and immediately announced his retirement from professional hockey.

Personal life

Toby and wife Alexa have 2 sons: Bjorn (born August 2006) and Elliott (born October 2008).

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1996-97	Colorado College	NCAA		40	17	21	38	18		—	—	—	—	—
1997-98	Colorado College	NCAA		40	16	17	33	34		—	—	—	—	—
1998-99	Colorado College	NCAA		21	12	12	24	2		—	—	—	—	—
1999-00	Colorado College	NCAA		37	14	19	33	8		—	—	—	—	—
2000-01	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins	AHL		73	26	41	67	22		21	7	6	13	4
2000-01	Pittsburgh Penguins	NHL		12	2	6	8	4		—	—	—	—	—
2001-02	Pittsburgh Penguins	NHL		79	8	10	18	4		—	—	—	—	—
2002-03	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins	AHL		80	31	35	66	24		6	1	3	4	4
2003-04	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins	AHL		62	15	29	44	4		21	2	10	12	1
2004-05	Edmonton Roadrunners	AHL		78	14	15	29	21		—	—	—	—	—
2005-06	Iowa Stars	AHL		79	26	47	73	48		7	2	4	6	2
2005-06	Edmonton Oilers	NHL		—	—	—	—	—		2	1	0	1	0
2006-07	Iowa Stars	AHL		7	2	6	8	0		—	—	—	—	—
2006-07	Edmonton Oilers	NHL		64	6	9	15	4		—	—	—	—	—
2007-08	Iowa Stars	AHL		64	21	30	51	24		—	—	—	—	—
2007-08	Dallas Stars	NHL		8	0	3	3	4		16	0	0	0	2
2008-09	Dallas Stars	NHL		57	4	7	11	14		—	—	—	—	—
2009-10	Dallas Stars	NHL		78	9	6	15	6		—	—	—	—	—
2010-11	Dallas Stars	NHL		60	2	4	6	8		—	—	—	—	—
2010-11	Texas Stars	AHL		1	0	1	1	2		—	—	—	—	—
2011-12	Dallas Stars	NHL		39	2	3	5	6		—	—	—	—	—
2012-13	Texas Stars	AHL		74	8	16	24	6		9	0	0	0	2
2012-13	Dallas Stars	NHL		1	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
2013-14	Texas Stars	AHL		33	5	6	11	6		7	0	1	1	0
NHL totals				398	33	48	81	50		18	1	0	1	2

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1997	United States	WJC	02 !		6	0	2	2	0
1998	United States	WJC	5th		7	0	2	2	0
2007	United States	WC	5th		7	2	1	3	4
Junior totals					13	0	4	4	0
Senior totals					7	2	1	3	4

Awards and honors

Award	Year
All-WCHA Rookie Team	1997
WCHA All-Tournament Team	1997
Calder Cup Champion	2014

[ Source: Wikipedia ]