Biography

2011-12: Played nine games in the NHL for Los Angeles, posting two goals and no assists for two points … was a plus-1 for the season with 14 penalty minutes … missed time with a lower-body injury 2010-11: Appeared in five games with the Kings, registering a goal and three assists for four points … appeared in two playoff games … missed time with a lower-body injury … 2009-10: Split time between the AHL and NHL … played in a career high 59 NHL games with the Kings … posted a career-high 24 points with 11 goals and 13 assists … among NHL rookies he was tied for 10th in goals and tied for second (led rookie forwards) in plus-minus (+13) … 2008-09: Played in a career-high 74 AHL games and had 39 points with 15 goals and 24 assists … finished fifth on Manchester in points, tied for fourth in goals and second in plus-minus (+6) … 2007-08: Split season with Manchester and Reading (ECHL) … finished with three assists and had a plus or even rating in 13 of 14 games with Manchester … had five goals and 11 assists in 18 games with Reading … 2006-07: Played in 10 games for Grand Rapids finishing with seven points (2g-5a) … played in seven playoff games scoring one goal … OTHER: Posted 197 points in four seasons with the University of Nebraska-Omaha (CCHA) … led team in scoring all four years … was named team MVP in all four seasons … led school to first ever NCAA tournament appearance (2006) … set school record for single season points in sophomore season … UNO’s all-time leader in points with 197 (79g-118a) … CCHA Player of the Year, Hobey Baker finalist and First Team All-American selection in 2005-06 … CCHA All-Rookie Team in 2003-04 … TRANSACTIONS: Signed as a free agent by New Jersey, September 26, 2012.