Background:
Transfer from University of New England.  Split last year of Juniors between Laconia Leafs of the Atlantic Junior Hockey League (AJHL) and El Paso Rhinos of the Western States Hockey League (WSHL).   Finished season with Rhinos posting 21 points in 20 games and helping them to the Junior A National Championships.  Played post-graduate year in D1 New England Prep for The Gunnery in Connecticut.  Collected All-State Illinois and Metro Central Varsity All-Star honors during high school.  Competed at Chicago Showcase with Team Illinois.

Son of Toni and Brad.  Has two brothers, Tyler and Cody. Born December 16, 1988.