He played his junior hockey with the Kingston Frontenacs of the OHL from 1996–1999, appearing in 175 games, recording 67 points (8G-59A).
Grimes signed a multi-year contract with the Ottawa Senators on August 24, 1999.
[1] Grimes played the 1999–2000 season with the Pee Dee Pride of the ECHL, recording three points (1G-2A) in 41 games, and he played 4 games with the Grand Rapids Griffins of the IHL, getting no points.
Grimes returned to Mobile for the 2001–02 season, earning nine points (2G-7A) in 64 games.
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