Senior (2009-10): Scored 12 points in 35 games for the Lakers, tallying twice at Michigan State on 1/8/10.
Junior (2008-09): Recorded assists against Ohio State (10/17), Bowling Green State (11/8) and Western Michigan (2/20).
Sophomore (2007-08): Scored his first goal of the season against Michigan (11/17)... Notched an assist in both games of LSSU's home split with Bowling Green State (1/11/12)... Picked up two assists during LSSU's 4-3 loss to OhioState (1/25) a year after suffering a season-ending knee injury against the Buckeyes... Scored two goals, including his first career short-handed goal, in the Lakers' 5-3 victory over Alaska (2/23).
Freshman (2006-07): Scored his first collegiate goal during LSSU's 7-6 overtime victory at OhioState (10/14)... Notched his first career assist during the Lakers' 4-1 win over American International (10/28)... Suffered a season-ending injury on 1/26.
Prior to LSSU: Was the No. 3 scorer for the St. Michael's Buzzers in 2005-06, totaling 28-30--58 in 45 games... Helped lead St. Mike's to the 2006 Ontario Provincial Junior Hockey League title with a 49-12-5-3 record and a ranking as high as No. 2 in the Canadian Junior A national poll... St. Mike's reached the Dudley-Hewitt Cup (central Canada Junior A) finals before falling to the Fort Williams North Stars... Also played for the Pickering Panthers (2003-05)... Was named Pickering's "Ironman" in 2003-04.
Personal: Son of James and Carol Scrymgeour...A 2005 graduate of St. Mary Catholic Secondary School... Majoring in chemistry.
All About John:
Parent's name: James and Carol
Hometown: Pickering, Ont.
Favorite food: Watermelon
If I had one wish, it would be: Play in the NHL
Most memorable athletic moment: Committing to LSSU
Favorite NHL team: Pittsburgh Penguins
Favorite NHL player: Sidney Crosby and Zach Parise
My goal for this season is...: Play at FordField in April
Most embarrassing hockey moment: Pants fell down in Jr. Hockey
Best part of Taffy Abel Arena: Ship's horn
Person of people who have made the biggest impact on my hockey career: My parents
The most important lesson I have learned: Time management
Favorite Book: It's not about the Bike
Major: Exercise Science
Favorite class: Exercise Physiology
Siblings: Taylor
