Biography

Draft: Undrafted
Acquired: Signed to a Amateur Tryout Contract by Norfolk on 04/10/09

2008-09 NOTES:
Signed to new AHL ATO by Norfolk on 04/10/09… Made his NHL debut on 04/09/09 vs. Washington… Signed by Tampa Bay (NHL) to an Amateur Tryout Contract on 04/09/09 and released the same day… Released from AHL ATO by Norfolk on 04/09/09… Recorded his first pro/AHL/Admirals multiple point game with two assists on 04/03/09 vs. Philadelphia… Scored his first pro goal – the game-winner – on his first pro shot in his first pro game for #2 star on 03/20/09 vs. Binghamton (Jeff Glass)… Signed to an Amateur Tryout Contract with Norfolk (AHL) on 03/20/09.

COLLEGIATE CAREER:
2008-09: Tied for fourth in scoring and second in assists with Michigan Tech (NCAA) in 2008-09… Assistant Captain with Michigan Tech (NCAA) in 2008-09. 2007-08: Led all Husky defensemen in goals and points while tying for third overall in scoring in 2007-08… Tied for 13th in the WCHA in defenseman scoring in 2007-08… Recorded 14 power play points (four goals, 10 assists), tied for seventh best in the WCHA in 2007-08… Named to 2007-08 GLI-All Tournament team. 2006-07: Led the Huskies with a +15 rating and tied for fourth in scoring in 2006-07… One of just two Michigan Tech defensemen to play in all 40 games in 2006-07. 2005-06: Netted his first career goal in first round of the WCHA Playoffs at Wisconsin 03/01/06. 2004-05: Named to the 2004-05 BCHL All-Star game, where he earned Most Valuable Player honors.