Freshman (2009-10): Recorded an assist in his first collegiate game -- a 4-3 loss to Minnesota-Duluth during the Superior Cup (10/9)...Tallied his first collegiate goal during a 5-2 win at Bowling Green (12/5)...Was one of two freshmen to score two power-play goals.

Prior to LSSU: Totaled a team-leading 29 goals and 48 assists in 49 games in 2007-08 for the Oakville Blades, who won the 2008 Dudley Hewitt Cup...Was a NCAA non-qualifier and attend Lake Superior State as a full-time student in 2008-09.

Personal: Son of Lawrence and Marlene McParland...A 2005 Graduate of St. Ignatius High School...Majoring in Sports Management.

All about Nick:

Parents’ names: Lawrence and Marlene

Hometown: Schreiber, Ont.

If I had one wish, it would be: Success for my family

Person I would like to meet: Adam Sandler

Best part of playing for Lake Superior State: Ringing the victory bell

Worst fear: Losing family members

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

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

Favorite or most interesting summer job: Hockey school instructor

The game I am looking forward to the most this season: Michigan

The most iimportant lesson I have learned: Train hard

Favorite or most interesting summer job: Hockey school instructor

Siblings: Steve, Jenn, and Whitney