Sophomore (2010-11):Opened the season with three assists as the Lakers went 0-1-1 inthe Superior Cup...Contributed two goals and an assist during aseries split at Western Michigan (12/10-11)...Tallied thegame’s only goal during a 1-0 victory over Ferris State(11/12) and scored a game-winner at WMU (12/10).

Freshman (2009-10):Recorded an assist in his first collegiate game -- a 4-3 loss toMinnesota-Duluth during the Superior Cup (10/9)...Tallied his firstcollegiate goal during a 5-2 win at Bowling Green (12/5)...Was oneof two freshmen to score two power-play goals.

Prior to LSSU: Totaled a team-leading 29 goalsand 48 assists in 49 games in 2007-08 for the Oakville Blades, whowon the 2008 Dudley Hewitt Cup...Was a NCAA non-qualifierand attend Lake Superior State as a full-time student in2008-09.

Personal: Son of Lawrence and MarleneMcParland...A 2005 Graduate of St. Ignatius High School...Majoringin Sports Management.

All about Nick:

Parents: Lawrence and Marlene

Hometown: Schreiber, Ont.

Advice I would give youngsters: Never giveup

My goal for the season: Win it all

Best part of playing for Lake Superior State:Hearing/ringing the victory bell

Worst fear: Losing family members

Person or people who have made the biggest impact on myhockey career: Parents

Best Part of Taffy Abel Arena: Fog horn

Why I chose LSSU: Atmosphere

I love hockey because...: It’s thegreatest sport ever

The game I am looking forward to most thisseason: Mason Cup Final

Favorite holiday: Christmas

Best experience this summer: Living with KevinCzuczman

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