Sophomore (2009-10): Appeared in one game for the Lakers, making his collegiate debut Oct. 24 against Ohio State, and had a blocked shot.

Prior to LSSU: Was third on the team in scoring with 16 goals and 26 assists in 50 games and scored three short-handed goals for the Blind River Beavers of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League in 2007-08...Helped lead Blind River to the Western Division's top record of 33-9-8...Played for the Soo Indians and Marquette Electricians AAA midget teams...Red-shirted in 2008-09.

Personal: Son of Kevin and Pam Cooper, grandson of former LSSU player, coach and direcor of athletics Bud Cooper...Cousin, Brad, was a senior forward for the Lakers from 2006-10...A 2008 graduate of Sault Area High School...Planning to major in exercise science.

All about Brian:

Parents’ names: Kevin and Pam

Hometown: Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.

My goal for this season is...: Help the team any way I can

What I want to do after I graduate (other than play hockey): Go to grad. school

Most memorable athletic moment: First game as a Laker

Person I would most like to meet: Steve Yzerman

Advice I would give to youngsters: You get what you put into it

The most important lesson I have learned: Work your hardest at everything

Most embarrassing hockey moment: Went on the ice with my skate guards on

Why I chose LSSU: Grew up watching the Lakers since I was a little kid

People who have made the biggest impact on my hockey career: My Grandpa

Favorite book: Fear and Loothing in Las Vegas 

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