Drafted: Ottawa, 7th Round (211th Overall) in 2006 AHL Debut: October 3, 2009 vs. Hartford Wolf Pack (5-3 Win) First Career AHL Point: October 9, 2009 vs. Syracuse Crunch (Assist, 6-2 Win)
Career Notes:
Signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Dallas Stars on July 1, 2018.
Tallied 158 points (48-110=158) in 159 games over a four-year career at Notre Dame (2005-2009). Served as Notre Dame's captain in his senior season. Led the Fighting Irish in scoring in each of his four seasons.
Tallied 44 points (20-24=44) in 56 games for the NAHL's Texarkana Bandits in 2003-04 and 60 points (30-30=60) in 60 games for the USHL's Lincoln Stars in 2004-05.
Won the AHL's Calder Cup in 2011 with the Binghampton Senators. Recorded 17 points (5-12=17) in 23 playoff games that year.
Recorded his first career NHL point with an assist in his debut for Ottawa against the New York Islanders on Feb. 15, 2011. Tallied his first two career NHL goals, including the game-winner, on Feb. 26, 2011 against the Philadelphia Flyers in a 4-1 win.