Freshman (2009-10): Was picked in the seventh round, 210th overall, by the Boston Bruins during the 2010 National Hockey League Draft held in June 2010...Scored his first collegiate goal and added an assist during a 7-6 win at Robert Morris (1/2)...Also scored LSSU’s lone goal during a 1-1 tie with Notre Dame (1/23)...Totaled two goals and three assists during eight games in January...Received votes on the Michigancollegehockey.com All-Rookie Team and honorable mention on the Central Collegiate Hockey Association All-Rookie Team.

Prior to LSSU: Contributed two goals and four assists in 47 regular-season games for the Wichita Falls Wildcats (24-25-0-9) of the North American Hockey League. After having a plus-minus rating of -4 during the regular season, he was +7 with a goal and an assist during five playoff games.

Personal: Son of Greg and Kim Trotman...A 2009 graduate of Novi High School...Majoring in Business Management.

All about Zach:

Parents’ names: Greg and Kim

Hometown: Novi, Mich.

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

Favorite thing to do with teammates other than play hockey: Play basketball

Favorite thing to do during the off season: Play pick-up hockey

Adive I would give youngsters: Work hard but have fun

Most memorable athletic moment: Being drafted

Best part of Taffy Abel Arena: The history

My biggest challenge in hockey is...: Being patient

The most important lesson I have learned: Give your all

Why I chose LSSU: It’s a hockeytown

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

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