Freshman (2010-11):Appeared in 12 games and recorded his first collegiate point whileassisting 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 theLakers’ holiday exhibition tour in Canada.

Prior to LSSU:Was ateammate of Laker rookies Kyle Jean and Dan Radke on the TraverseCity North Stars coached by former Lakers Anthony Palumbo and MikeMatteucci...Finished fifth on the team in points with 13-29--42 andhelped lead Traverse City to a 33-20-5 record, the North AmericanJunior Hockey League North Division title and the Robertson Cupsemifinals...Added five assists and was +5 during five playoffgames in 2009-10.

Personal: Son of RickShkreli...A 2008 Romeo High School graduate...Planning to major inEngineering.

All About Nick:

Parent's name:Rick 

Favorite TV show:Entourage

Person of people who have madethe biggest impact on my hockey career: My father

Favorite superhero:Batman

Best part of Taffy AbelArena: Goal horn

Advice I would give toyoungsters: Never quit and work harder then the personnext to you

What I want to do after Igraduate (other than play hockey): Move to California

Person I would most like tomeet: Wayne Gretzky

Favorite NHL player:Pavel Datsyuk

Favorite NHL team:Detroit Red Wings

Most embarrassing hockeymoment: Walking on the ice with skate guards

The most important thing I have learned: Teamfirst, selflessness

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