Biography

2011-12: Had second-most fighting majors (7) on NY Islanders team…Led Bridgeport club in PIM (125) tied for fourth on team in goals (15)…Tallied first career hat trick 2/11 vs. Springfield…2010-11: Recalled from Bridgeport by NY Islanders 2/11, and remained in NHL for balance of season…Finished season fifth on NY Islanders club in PIM (85) and fourth in major penalties (7)…Led Bridgeport squad in PIM (144)…Notched 11 points (7-4-11) in 12 games in December…2009-10: Led Bridgeport team in PIM (196)…Made NHL debut for NY Islanders 4/10 vs. New Jersey…2008-09: Registered second-most PIM (99) on Bridgeport club…2007-08: Finished playoffs second among Utah (ECHL) skaters in goals (7) and fourth in points (13)…Joined Bridgeport from Utah (ECHL) 12/5, and scored a goal in AHL debut 12/8 @ Springfield…Transactions: Signed as free agent by NY Rangers 7/1/12...Signed by NY Islanders as free agent 5/28/08.