Junior (2008-09): Was named LSSU's Outstanding Defenseman for the second straight year and was ranked 11th in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association in points by a defenseman...Led the Lakers in power-play points with 2-9--11...Notched an assist in both games during LSSU's four-point home series with Bowling Green State (11/7-8)...Had multiple-point games against Robert Morris (0-2--2, 11/22), Harvard (1-1--2, 12/27) and at BGSU (1/24)...Recorded an assist in both games at Northern Michigan (2/27-28)...Made the Badger Showdown All-Tournament Team...Was second on the team in blocked shots with 44.

Sophomore (2007-08): Was named LSSU's Outstanding Defenseman after leading Laker defensemen in scoring...Was named CCHA Defenseman of the Week after contributing totaling 1-3--4 and five blocked shots against Bowling Green State (1/11-12)...Also totaled 1-3--4 in a three-game CCHA First-Round playoff series at BGSU (3/7-9).

Freshman (2006-07): Shared the Soo BlueLiners Outstanding Freshman Award with teammate Nathan Perkovich...Finished second among Laker rookies in points...Was fourth on the team overall in points during the CCHA Playoffs with 3-1--4 despite missing one of the seven games due to an injury...Earned his first two collegiate points during the Lakers' 7-6 overtime victory at Ohio State (10/14)...Scored his first career goal during a 3-2 overtime victory over Nebraska-Omaha (1/6)...Scored a goal in each game of the Lakers' three-game CCHA First-Round playoff series against Ferris State.

Personal: Son of Andy and Wendy Gysbers...Majoring in management...A 2005 graduate of Cardinal Carter Catholic High School.

All About Simon:

Parent's names: Andy and Wendy

Hometown: Richmond Hill, Ont.

Favorite TV show: Hockey Night in Canada

Favorite food: Steak

Favorite restaurant: Subway

If I had one wish, it would be: Play in the NHL

Most memorable athletic moment: Playing at Joe Louis Arena

My goal for this season: Win the Mason Cup

Person or people who have made the biggest impact on my hockey career: Brother, Nick

The game I am most looking forward to: Mason Cup Final

My biggest challenge in hockey is...: Consistency

Major: Business Management

Favorite class: Business Law

Siblings: Nicholas and Lara

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