Biography

2008-09: Tied for Lake Erie (AHL) team lead in goals by a defenseman (7), ranked second among team blueliners in points (21), and seventh overall on team in points…Notched first multiple-point game as a pro 3/28 @ Syracuse, with two assists…Registered personal season-high three-game point-scoring streak (1-2-3), 1/10-1/13/09…Scored a goal in pro debut for Lake Erie 10/11/08 vs. Grand Rapids…2007-08: Went to Game Seven of OHL Finals with Belleville (lost 4-1 @ Kitchener)…Notched second-most postseason points (18), and goals (7), among Belleville defensemen…Led all Belleville blueliners in regular-season goals (15)…2006-07: Posted second-most points, goals and assists (17-19-36 in 46 GP) among Saginaw (OHL) defensemen…Transactions: Acquired by NY Rangers from Colorado in exchange for Brian Finley, 7/16/09...Drafted: 2nd rd. (51st ov.) by Colorado 2006.