Sophomore (2011-12): Played in 11 games. Registered an assist in the season opener on 10/1/11 at Alabama Huntsville.
Freshman (2010-11): Appeared in 12 games and recorded his first collegiate point while assisting on Chad Nehring’s goal during a 2-2 tie at Miami (10/30)... Also drew an assist during a 7-2 loss at Michigan (11/19)... Appeared in three of the five games during the Lakers’ holiday exhibition tour in Canada.
Prior to LSSU: Was a teammate of Laker rookies Kyle Jean and Dan Radke on the Traverse City North Stars coached by former Lakers Anthony Palumbo and Mike Matteucci... Finished fifth on the team in points with 13-29--42 and helped lead Traverse City to a 33-20-5 record, the North American Junior Hockey League North Division title and the Robertson Cup semifinals... Added five assists and was +5 during five playoff games in 2009-10.
Personal: Son of Rick Shkreli... A 2008 Romeo High School graduate... Planning to major in Engineering.
All About Nick:
Parent's name: Rick
Favorite TV show: Entourage
Person of people who have made the biggest impact on my hockey career: My father
Favorite superhero: Batman
Best part of Taffy Abel Arena: Goal horn
Advice I would give to youngsters: Never quit and work harder then the person next to you
What I want to do after I graduate (other than play hockey): Move to California
Person I would most like to meet: Wayne Gretzky
Favorite NHL player: Pavel Datsyuk
Favorite NHL team: Detroit Red Wings
Most embarrassing hockey moment: Walking on the ice with skate guards
The most important thing I have learned: Team first, selflessness