Sophomore (2011-12): Played in 39 games with 12 goals and 12 assists. Signed a professional deal in the New York Rangers organization after the season.
Freshman (2010-11): Appeared in 38 of 39 games and led LSSU rookies in points... Tied for 14th in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association in freshman scoring... Assisted on Dan Barczuk’s game-winning goal against Colgate (10/22) for his first collegiate point... Tallied a 4-on-4 goal against Northern Michigan (11/6) for his first collegiate goal and only goal of the season... Notched two assists during a 4-3 victory at Notre Dame during the second round of the CCHA Playoffs for his lone multiple-point game... Tallied game-winning shootout goals following a 1-1 tie at Ohio State (2/18) and a 4-4 deadlock with Western Michigan (1/22)... His shootout goal against WMU occurred during the seventh round... Was 2-for-3 during CCHA shootouts... Led LSSU freshman and was second on the team in plus-minus rating at +2.
Prior to LSSU: Was a teammate of Laker rookies Dan Radke and Nick Shkreli on the Traverse City North Stars, coached by former Lakers Anthony Palumbo and Mike Matteucci... Totaled 15-11--26 in 34 games as the North Stars, who finished 33-20-5 and missed the Robertson Cup finals due to a tie-breaker... Contributed 3-4--7 and was +8 in 10 games during the 2010 North American Junior Hockey League Playoffs.
Personal: Son of Steve and Vicki Jean...A 2008 graduate of Sault Area High School... Brother, Brian, is a member of the LSSU golf team... Planning to major in business management.
All About Kyle:
Parents' names: Steve and Vicki
Favorite TV show: Entourage
Favorite Superhero: Superman
What I want to do after I graduate (other than play hockey): Be involved in hockey, whether its coaching or the business side of it.
If I had one wish, it would be: For everyone to be saved by the Lord, Jesus Christ
Advice I would give to youngsters: Never give up on your dreams
Favorite NHL team: Detroit Red Wings
Best part of playing for Lake Superior State:Â Ringing the bell after a victory
Most embarrassing hockey moment: Wore my skate guards on the ice
Best part of Taffy Abel Arena: I have many childhood memories playing at Taffy Abel Arena
Person or people who have made the biggest impact on my hockey career: My parents
Favorite book: Pavel Bure: The Riddle of the Russian RocketÂ