2008-09 Season: Recorded 25 points (4-21=25) and 39 penalty minutes in 38 games during his senior season at Denver University…His 21 assists were tied for fourth on the team while his 25 points set a collegiate career high…Helped Denver University to a 23-12-5 record and a berth in the NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament (DU was eliminated in the first round)…Recorded 81 points (20-61=80) and 148 penalty minutes in 152 career games during his four-year career at Denver University, splitting time as a forward and defenseman.
Career Highlights: Played in 40 of 41 games with Denver during the 2007-08 season...Tallied 22 points on four goals and 18 assists...Led DU defensemen in scoring...Tallied seven points (2-5=7) as forward before moving to the defenseman position...Tied for sixth among WCHA blueliners in scoring...Tied with teammate Brock Trotter for Denver’s lead in assists (18) and was second in penalty minutes (65)…Played in 37 of 40 games in the 2006-07 season...Collected 17 points (5-12=17) and 20 penalty minutes...Missed WCHA playoffs with mononucleosis...Played four games at defense...Earned All-WCHA Academic Team honors…Recorded 17 points (7-10=17) and 24 penalty minutes in 37 games during his freshman campaign in 2005-06...Named Preseason Player to Watch by College Hockey News...Tied for sixth on team in points (17), goals (seven) and power play goals (2).
Transactions: Inked a two-year entry level contract with the Los Angeles Kings on April 3, 2009.