Attracted to Ohio State because he is a local player, along with the unbelievable coaching staff and facilities … introduced to hockey by his father when he was 3 years old … favorite player is Stu Barnes because he is entertaining to watch … taught at hockey camps over his summers … Pick One: Ice cream flavor – moose tracks; Television show – Entourage; Movie – Happy Gilmore; Celebrity – Adam Sandler; Vacation spot – Atlanta, Ga.; Music – Brad Paisley; Professional Team – Columbus Blue Jackets; Sport other than hockey – lacrosse.
Ohio State Career: 2013-14 (Junior Season): Played in nine games … goal and assist for career-high two points and +2 mark in Big Ten Tournament championship game vs. Wisconsin March 22 … four blocked shots at Robert Morris Oct. 26 … +1, with two blocks, Nov. 9 vs. Niagara … also skated Nov. 1 vs. Minnesota Duluth, , in both games at Wisconsin Jan. 24-25, Feb. 1 vs. Penn State, March 8 vs. Minnesota and against the Gophers in the B1G tournament semifinal win March 21.
2012-13 (Sophomore Season): Played in eight games, with three assists … saw action in season opener Oct. 12 at Minnesota Duluth, Oct. 20 at Quinnipiac, in both games at Bowling Green Oct. 26-27, in both games of Three Rivers Classic Dec. 28-29 vs. Robert Morris and Penn State, vs. Michigan Feb. 23 and in both games at Miami March 1-2 … +1 at Miami March 1, picked up an assist vs. the RedHawks March 2 … assist and +1 vs. Michigan Feb. 23, with two blocked shots in the game … +3 in series at Bowling Green, with career-high +2 mark (and three blocked shots) in game two and +1 rating in game one … assist and +1 vs. Penn State Dec. 29.
2011-12 (Freshman Season): Played in 16 games, including last six of the year … assist at Michigan State Oct. 21 for first career point; +1 vs. the Spartans … also +1 vs. Michigan State Feb. 4 and at Western Michigan Feb. 10 … blocked three shots at Quinnipiac Oct. 8 and had two blocks in each game at Western Michigan Feb. 10-11.
Prior to Ohio State: Spent two years with the Sioux Falls Stampede in the USHL … had 13 assists and +10 mark in 51 regular-season games in 2010-11 … scored a goal in the postseason … nine points, including seven helpers, in 46 regular-season games during 2009-10 … first player to commit to Ohio State after playing for the Ohio Junior Blue Jackets AAA team … graduated from Roosevelt High School in 2011, also attended Olentangy Orange High School … also a letterwinner in lacrosse.
Off the Ice: Son of Ed and Kim… father played hockey at Denver, while mother was a gymnast for the Pioneers … father played professional hockey as well, including skating in nine games with the Montreal Canadians … older brother to Cameron and Breea … interests include mountain biking, computers and boating … communication major.
Career Milestones:
First Goal – March 22, 2014 vs. Wisconsin
First Assist – Oct. 21, 2011 at Michigan State
Career Single-Game Highs
| Goals: | 1 | 3/22/14 vs. Wisconsin |
| Assists: | 1 | 5x, last 3/22/14 vs. Wisconsin |
| Points: | 2 | 3/22/14 vs. Wisconsin |
| Shots: | 3 | 3/3/12 at Notre Dame |
| PIM: | 2 | 4x, last 3/1/13 vs. Miami |
| +/-: | +2 | 2x, last 3/22/14 vs. Wisconsin |
| Blocks: | 4 | 10/26/13 at Robert Morris |
