Sophomore (2009-10): Tallied three goals and four assists during the Lakers’ first 10 games of the season, including a goal and an assist during a 6-3 loss to Michigan (10/31) and a 3-3 tie with Western Michigan (11/6)...Also recorded two goals and three assists in consecutive victories over Northern Michigan (12/11 and 12/12) and at Robert Morris (1/2), which was part of LSSU’s six-game win streak...Scored his second career game-winning goal during a 7-6 win at Robert Morris (1/2)...Tied for second on the team in power-play goals with three...Finished second on the team in face-off wins with 309.

Freshman (2008-09): Ranked eighth in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association in freshman scoring and was named LSSU's Outstanding Freshman...Scored his first two collegiate goals during the Lakers' 7-3 victory over Ohio State (10/17)...Was named CCHA Rookie of the Week after contributing a goal and an assist during a 6-2 victory over Harvard (12/27) and assisting on Zac MacVoy's goal during a 1-1 tie with Wisconsin (12/28) at the Badger Showdown...Received CCHA Rookie of the Month Special Mention for totaling 3-2--5 in December...Had a five-game point streak from 12/12 through 1/8...Also had multiple-point games against Western Michigan (0-2--2, 2/20 and 1-1--2, 3/6)...Scored his first game-winning goal against WMU (3/6)...Earned honorable mention on the 2009 CCHA All-Rookie Team and made the Michigancollegehockey.com All-Rookie Team.

Prior to LSSU: Led the St. Michael's Buzzers with 32 goals and 57 assists and was the Ontario Provincial Junior Hockey League's No. 3 scorer in 2007-08...Also totaled a team-leading 10-7--17 during the 2008 OPJHL Playoffs...An OPJHL All-Star who set a Buzzers career record for games played (166)...Was part of a 2007-08 Buzzers team that set club records for wins (43), league points (88), goals for (291) and fewest losses (4)...St. Mike's enjoyed a remarkable 37-game unbeaten streak during the 2007-08 regular season.

Personal: Son of Alfred and Alvina Cassiani...A 2005 graduate of St. Michael's College....Planning to major in business.

All About Fred:

Parents’ names: Alfred and Alvina

Hometown: Toronto, Ont.

Favorite band: Red Hot Chili Peppers

Advice I would give youngsters: Hard work pays off

Most memorable athletic moment: First NCAA goal against Ohio

My goal for this season is...: Making it to the NCAA Tournament

Best part about Lake Superior State: Taffy Abel Arena

Best experience this summer: Zip-lining in Mexico

Favorite NHL player: Derek Roy

Favorite or most interesting summer job: Construction

I love hockey because...: There is always a game to look forward to on Fright night

Most embarrassing hockey moment: Giving an old coach a concussion by accident

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