Jr D 5-11 195 Glen Ridge, N.J.
2006-07:
Scored first collegiate goal and added an assist in 4-3 win over Canisius on Dec. 1.
2005-06:
Played in 30 games as a sophomore ... recorded three assists, all in separate games in Atlantic Hockey play.
2004-05:
Played in 30 games as a freshman defenseman ... tallied six assists, all in separate games in AHA play ... did not have an assist until his 18th game, Jan. 28 vs. Mercyhurst, but then notched helpers in three straight games ... played in the final 19 games of the season.
HIGH SCHOOL/JUNIOR HOCKEY:
A 2004 graduate of Avon Old Farms ... lettered in hockey and football ... two-year captain at Avon ... received the Brian Leetch Award as Avon?s best defenseman his final two seasons ... also named Connecticut's best defenseman at the 2004 Hockey Night in Boston ... helped Avon to a New England Championship in 2004 ... member of the Hudson Catholic team that won the New Jersey state title in 2000.
PERSONAL:
Born August 1, 1985 in New Jersey ... management major ... hopes to become a lawyer ... son of Vito and Claire Cucci.