2012-13: Finished career at the University of Minnesota-Duluth...28 PIM in 38 games...finished with seven points (1 G, 6 A)...joined Peoria (AHL) after college season...recorded one assist in five games.... Made his AHL debut with the Rivermen on Apr. 13 against the Grand Rapids Griffins and recorded his first AHL point (assist) on Apr. 16 versus the Charlotte Checkers.

Other: At UMD in 2011-12, set collegiate highs for games played (41), assists (seven), points (eight) and penalty minutes (51)... Won Frozen Four NCAA championship in 2011... College teammate with J.T. Brown, 2010-11 and 2011-12.

Transactions: Signed to one-year, AHL contract, Oct. 4, 2013... Acquired from Columbus in exchange for future considerations, July 2, 2013.... Drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the fourth round, 118th overall, at the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.