Sophomore (2007-08): Was named LSSU's Most-Valuable Player and Most-Valuable Forward after leading the Lakers in goals scored...His 17 goals is the most by a Laker since Terry Marchant scored 17 in 1997-98...Was ranked 15th in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association in average goals scored per game and tied for eighth in the CCHA in power play goals with nine...Scored a goal in both games of the Superior Showcase and tallied seven goals through LSSU's first eight games...Tallied the game-winning goal against Wayne State (11/9)...Scored a goal in three of four games against Michigan State...Totaled 2-3--5 in a three-game CCHA first-round playoff series at Bowling Green State.
Freshman (2006-07): Shared the Soo BlueLiners' Outstanding Freshman Award with teammate Simon Gysbers...Was a co-leader in goals scored with 15, which was the most goals scored by a Laker since Terry Marchant had 17 in 1997-98...Scored his first collegiate goal during a 7-6 overtime victory over Ohio State (10/14)...Enjoyed a six-game goal-scoring streak from 10/14 through 11/3...Was named the Central Collegiate Hockey Association Rookie of the Week on two occasions -- for scoring the Lakers' first goal in both games and notching an assist against Wayne State (11/17-18) and for scoring a goal in both games of a 4-4 tie and 3-2 overtime victory over Nebraska-Omaha (1/5-6)...Recorded his first career hat trick in the Lakers' season-ending 7-6 overtime loss to Michigan State during the Central Collegiate Hockey Association Playoffs (3/17)...Became the first Laker to notch a hat trick since Ben Keup scored four goals against Western Michigan on Oct. 30, 1999...Scored game-winning goals against American International (10/28), Wayne State (11/17), Northern Michigan (2/3) and Western Michigan (2/24).
Prior to LSSU: An eighth-round draft pick by New Jersey in the 2004 National Hockey League Entry Draft...Finished 17th in the United States Junior Hockey League in scoring in 2005-06 with 28 goals and 24 assists in 56 games for the Chicago Steel...Helped lead Detroit Catholic Central High School to two state titles.
Personal: Son of Danny and Jeanette Perkovich...Planning to major in management...A 2004 graduate of Detroit Catholic Central High School.
All About Nathan:
Favorite movie: Training Day Favorite food: Any food! Favorite superhero: Superman What I want to do after I graduate (other than play hockey): Manage a hockey facility Most memorable athletic moment: Winning back to back state championships with Detroit Catholic Central High School Pre-game ritual: Tape job has to be flawless Favorite NHL team: Detroit Red Wings My biggest challenge in hockey is...: Gaining weight Favorite holiday: Christmas Best experience this summer: Attended Rothbury Music FestivalCareer Statistics:
| Season | G.P. | Goals | Assists | Points | PIM |
| 2006-07 | 42 | 15 | 7 | 22 | 59 |
| 2007-08 | 36 | 17 | 8 | 25 | 52 |
| Total | 78 | 32 | 15 | 47 | 111 |
