Junior (2011-12):Recorded two multiple-point games, tallying two assists during a2-1 win at Alabama-Huntsville (10/2) and contributing a goal and anassist during a 4-2 loss at Michigan (1/6)...Totaled 2-1--3 duringthe Michigan series...Scored the game’s only shootout goalfollowing a 1-1 tie at Ferris State (11/12)...Had a .513 faceoffwin percentage (96-91).
Sophomore (2010-11): Wasamong LSSU’s leading scorers during the Central CollegiateHockey Association Playoffs, totaling 1-3--4 during five games,including a goal and an assist on the game-winning goal during a3-2 victory over Ohio State (3/5) during the first round...Alsocontributed a goal and an assist during a 6-6 tie withMinnesota-Duluth during the Superior Cup...Contributed 1-4--5 onthe power play...Led LSSU in CCHA shootout goals with three and hada .429 scoring percentage.
Freshman (2009-10):Wasnamed to the Michigancollegehockey.com All-Rookie Team afterleading the Lakers in rookie scoring with three goals and 15assists...Ranked 10th in the Central Collegiate Hockey Associationin freshman scoring...Led the Lakers in assists...Scored his firstgoal as a Laker during a 3-2 overtime loss to Alaska(11/21)...Totaled a season-high three points (1-2--3) during a 7-6win at Robert Morris (1/2)...Enjoyed a five-game point streak(2-6--8) from Dec. 4 through Jan. 2...Contributed three assistsduring a home split with Ferris State (2/12-13)...Wore No. 22.
Prior to LSSU:Helped lead the KingstonVoyageurs to the Dudley Hewitt Cup (Central Canada Junior Achampionship) and an appearance in the 2009 RBC Cupsemifinals...Was third on the team in scoring during the 2008-09regular season with 22-36--49 in 49 games and fourth with 10-12--22during 20 Ontario Junior Hockey League playoff games.
Personal: Son of Nick Power and KarenBursey...A 2007 graduate of West Island College... Majoring inBusiness Administration/Marketing.
All about Ben:
Parents: Karen Burseyand Nick Power
Hometown: Montreal,Que.
Favorite Superhero:Batman
If I had one with, it wouldbe: To have a healthy family
Advice I would giveyoungsters: Love the game and it will bring you greatplaces
Best part of playing for LakeSuperior State: Victory Bell
Most embarrassing hockeymoment: Wearing 99 in an All-star game
Best part of Taffy AbelArena: The rafters
Person or people who have madethe biggest impact on my hockey career: Roy Bursey andGreg Orsini
The most important lesson Ihave learned: Never let anyone take your focus away fromwhat you want most
The game I am looking forwardto most this season: Family Weekend
Favorite holiday: Christmas
Career Statistics:
Season | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
2009-10 | 38 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 41 |
2010-11 | 37 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 10 |
2011-12 | 32 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 2 |
Totals | 107 | 10 | 28 | 38 | 53 |