2008-09 Season: Made his professional debut against the Portland Pirates on October 11, 2008…Recorded 23 points (8-15=23) and 42 penalty minutes in 72 games with Manchester…His 72 games played tied for first among Manchester rookies…His eight goals, 15 assists and 23 points all tied for first among Manchester defensemen (tied for second overall among Manchester rookies)…His 23 points were tied for 14th among AHL rookie defensemen…Had seven points (1-6=7) in seven-game span February-21, 2009.

Career Highlights: Finished his junior season (2007-08) at Miami University (Ohio) with nine goals and 23 assists for 32 points and 42 penalty minutes in 42 games…Set career highs in points and assists…Earned Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) All Tournament honors…Named the CCHA Best Defensive Defenseman…Led all CCHA defensemen in goals and points…Ranked fourth among CCHA defensemen in assists.One of two Miami defensemen to skate in all 42 games during the 2006-07 season…Compiled 67 points (21-46=67) and 113 penalty minutes in 123 games during his three collegiate seasons.

Transactions: Selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the fourth-round (95th overall) in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft…Inked a three-year entry level contract with the Kings on April 29, 2008.