DEFENSENEW BRIGHTON, MN
2009-11: : Unable to play because of commitment to US Army...
CAREER: 2008-09: In his final season at Army, the
Black Knights' captain tallied 17 points and set a
career-high in goals (5).... Selected as a first-team
All-Atlantic Hockey Association all-star for the second
consecutive year and named the Beukema Award winner
(team MVP)... Won the fastest skater competition at the
2009 Frozen Four... 2007-08: Served as an alternate
captain... Named Atlantic Hockey Association
Defenseman of the Year and first-team all-star... Set
career-highs in goals (4), assists (13) and points
(17) in 35 games... His 17 points tied for fourth
on the team... Scored three power play goals
and two game-winning goals, including the game-
winner in a 3-2 win against Sacred Heart that
clinched the AHA regular season championship...
Named an AHA All-Academic selection... 2006-07:
Played in all 36 games and recorded three goals and 11
assists... Finished the season with a +1 plus/minus
rating and three multiple-point contests... Named an AHA
All-Academic selection... 2005-06: In his first season with the
Black Knights, he tallied 10 points (2g, 8a), which ranked him
second among freshmen...His eight assists tied for seventh among all
Black Knights and second among the freshmen class... Recorded his first
career point against Holy Cross on October 29... Scored first career goal, a power play goal, in Army's 2-1 victory over Sacred Heart.
DRAFT STATUS: Undrafted.
ORIGINALLY OBTAINED: Signed by Boston to a one-year contract on July 14, 2011.