Prior to LSSU: Was a teammate of Laker rookies Kyle Jean and Dan Radke on the Traverse City North Stars coached by former Lakers Anthony Palumbo and Mike Matteucci...Finished fifth on the team in points with 13-29--42 and helped lead Traverse City to a 33-20-5 record, the North American Junior Hockey League North Division title and the Robertson Cup semifinals...Added five assists and was +5 during five playoff games in 2009-10.

Personal: Son of Rick Shkreli...A 2008 Romeo High School graduate...Planning to major in Engineering.

All About Nick:

Parents: Rick and the late Maria Shkreli

Hometown: Leonard, Mich.

Best experience this summer: The Dream Cruise

Person of people who have made the biggest impact on my hockey career: My mother

One thing I would like to change about college hockey: Playing more games

Best part of Taffy Abel Arena: The history of the rink

Advice I would give to youngsters: Work hard at whatever you do, its easy to give up

Worst fear: Burning

Favorite restuarant: Olive Garden

Favorite thing to do during the off season: Golf

Favorite NHL team: Detroit Red Wings

My goal for this season is...: Win a National Championship