Senior (2012-13): Scored a goal and assisted twice in a 4-1 win against Ferris State on 11/9/12. Scored the game-winner on opening night against Michigan Tech, a 4-2 Laker victory on 10/11/12.
Junior (2011-12):Â Played in 39 games for LSSU, scoring 14 goals with 13 assists for 27 points. He scored three game-winners - 10/2/11 at Alabama Huntsville (2-1), 10/15/11 vs Michigan State (3-2) and 12/19/11 at Vermont (5-3). Had eight multipoint games during the season.
Sophomore (2010-11):Opened the season with three assists as the Lakers went 0-1-1 in the Superior Cup...Contributed two goals and an assist during a series split at Western Michigan (12/10-11)... Tallied the game’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):Â Recorded an assist in his first collegiate game -- a 4-3 loss to Minnesota-Duluth during the Superior Cup (10/9)... Tallied his first collegiate goal during a 5-2 win at Bowling Green (12/5)...Was one of two freshmen to score two power-play goals.
Prior to LSSU: Totaled a team-leading 29 goals and 48 assists in 49 games in 2007-08 for the Oakville Blades, who won the 2008 Dudley Hewitt Cup... Was a NCAA non-qualifier and attend Lake Superior State as a full-time student in 2008-09.
Personal: Son of Lawrence and Marlene McParland... A 2005 Graduate of St. Ignatius High School...Majoring in Sports Management.
All about Nick:
Parents: Lawrence and Marlene
Hometown: Schreiber, Ont.
Advice I would give youngsters: Never give up
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 my hockey career: Parents
Best Part of Taffy Abel Arena: Fog horn
Why I chose LSSU: Atmosphere
I love hockey because...: It’s the greatest sport ever
The game I am looking forward to most this season: Mason Cup Final
Favorite holiday: Christmas
Best experience this summer: Living with Kevin Czuczman
