Kammala wannan jumla: An zabi Sarich a zagaye na biyu, 27th gaba ɗaya, a cikin
1996 NHL Entry Draft da Buffalo Sabres suka yi. Bayan da ya fara buga wasan hockey na tsakar gida tare da Saskatoon Contacts, ya buga yawancin manyan wasannin hockey na matasa a cikin garin sa na Saskatoon tare da Blades na Yammacin Hockey League.