Played with Buckeye forward Anthony Greco on the Des Moines Buccaneers and Matt Johnson during summer hockey … attracted to Ohio State because of the tradition and excellence of the school and athletic programs … began playing at age 5 because his uncle was a high school coach … favorite hockey player is Niklas Lidstrom because of his poise and skill as a defenseman … played in Minnesota State High School Tournament twice … favorite thing about hockey is being part of a team; Pick One: Movie – The Dark Knight Rises; Television show – Breaking Bad; Professional team – Minnesota Twins; Foods – chicken alfredo, cottage cheese and fruit; Ice cream – peanut butter cup; Vacation spot – Bahamas; Book – The Great Gatsby; Rink – Xcel Energy Center; Place hockey has taken you – Fenway Park for outdoor game.
Collegiate Career: Transferred to Ohio State from Vermont prior to the 2013-14 campaign … must sit out season to satisfy NCAA transfer requirements.
Prior to Ohio State: Spent last two years at the University of Vermont … limited to four games because of injury in 2012-13 … named to Hockey East All-Academic Team … skated in 29 games as a freshman in 2011-12, with four points on a goal and three assists … goal and an assist vs. Boston University Nov. 18, 2011 for first career multiple-point game … played for the Des Moines Buccaneers in the USHL in 2010-11 … had nine assists in 45 games, along with a +6 rating … played for both the Buccaneers and the Fargo Force in 2009-10 … had two goals and seven assists in 49 games … team captain at The Blake School, earning team MVP and honorable mention al-state accolades … three-time all-conference selection and two-time Defensive Player of the Year … also played baseball, earning all-conference honors and serving as a captain.
Off the Ice: Son of Kaj Doerring and Jodi … has a younger brother, Zach and younger sister, Grace … also has a dog named Beau … over the summer, coached youth and high school hockey camps.
Career Milestones First Goal:Nov. 18, 2011 at Boston University*First Assist:Oct. 23, 2011 at Minnesota*
Career Single-Game Highs Goals:1(Nov. 18, 2011 at Boston University*)Assists:1(3x, last Dec. 30, 2011 vs. Ferris State*)Points:2(Nov. 18, 2011 at Boston University*)
