Sophomore (2008-09): Played forward and defense for the Lakers...Missed seven games late in the season due to injury...Scored his first goal as a defenseman in the Lakers' season-opener against Minnesota-Duluth (10/10)...Tallied his first career game-winning goal during a 2-0 victory over Michigan State (1/30).

Freshman (2007-08): Picked up his first collegiate point assisting on Simon Gysbers' goal during the Lakers' 3-3 tie at Nebraska-Omaha (12/8)...Wore No. 25 and played forward.

Prior to LSSU: Finished 11th in scoring in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League after totaling a team-leading 23-38--61 in 47 regular-season games for the Nipawin Hawks in 2006-07 and added 5-9--14 during 18 playoff games.

Personal: Son of Tim and Joan Hobbins...2005 graduate of L.P. Miller Comprehensive High School in Nipawin, Sask....Planning to major in business.

All About Tyson:

Parents' names: Tim and Joan

Hometown: Nipawin, Sask.

Favorite color: Blue and gold

Favorite food: Chicken Alfredo

What I want to do after I graduate (other than play hockey): Coach

If I had one wish, it would be: Win the Stanley Cup

Most memorable athletic moment: Winning gold with Team Canada West

My goal for this season is...: Win the Mason Cup

Person or people who have made the biggest impact on my hockey career: My parents

Biggest Challenge in hockey is...: Staying confident

Best experience this summer: MLB game

Major: Business Management and Marketing

Favorite class: Business Law

Siblings: Justin and Riley

Career Statistics:  

Picked up his first collegiate point assisting on Simon Gysbers' goal during the Lakers' 3-3 tie at Nebraska-Omaha (12/8)...Wore No. 25 and played forward.