Before NU: two seasons playing for the Southern Minnesota Express of the North American Hockey League...in 2007-08, scored seven goals, had 24 assists and 31 points...team went 29-21-8...in 2006-07, had 12 points on seven goals and five assists...team won the Central Division title and placed third in the nation...played varsity hockey at Faribault High, serving as team captain his final two seasons...in 2005-06, scored 22 goals and added 27 assists for 49 points as the team went 19-7-11...named team MVP, All-Conference and All-State honorable mention...in 2004-05, posted 13 goals and 21 assists for 34 points...named All-Conference...also played football and baseball.
Personal: Born Aug. 7, 1987...graduated from Faribault High School...majoring in Finance...member of the National Honor Society and Student Council...Class of 2012.