Junior (2008-09): Wasnamed LSSU's Outstanding Defenseman for the second straight yearand was ranked 11th in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association inpoints by a defenseman...Led the Lakers in power-play points with2-9--11...Notched an assist in both games during LSSU's four-pointhome series with Bowling Green State (11/7-8)...Had multiple-pointgames against Robert Morris (0-2--2, 11/22), Harvard (1-1--2,12/27) and at BGSU (1/24)...Recorded an assist in both games atNorthern Michigan (2/27-28)...Made the Badger ShowdownAll-Tournament Team...Was second on the team in blocked shots with44.

Sophomore (2007-08): Was namedLSSU's Outstanding Defenseman after leading Laker defensemen inscoring...Was named CCHA Defenseman of the Week after contributingtotaling 1-3--4 and five blocked shots against Bowling Green State(1/11-12)...Also totaled 1-3--4 in a three-game CCHA First-Roundplayoff series at BGSU (3/7-9).

Freshman (2006-07): Shared theSoo BlueLiners Outstanding Freshman Award with teammate NathanPerkovich...Finished second among Laker rookies in points...Wasfourth on the team overall in points during the CCHA Playoffs with3-1--4 despite missing one of the seven games due to aninjury...Earned his first two collegiate points during the Lakers'7-6 overtime victory at Ohio State (10/14)...Scored his firstcareer goal during a 3-2 overtime victory over Nebraska-Omaha(1/6)...Scored a goal in each game of the Lakers' three-game CCHAFirst-Round playoff series against Ferris State.

Personal: Son of Andy and WendyGysbers...Majoring in management...A 2005 graduate of CardinalCarter Catholic High School.

All About Simon:

Parent's names: Andy and Wendy

Hometown: Richmond Hill, Ont.

Favorite TV show: Hockey Night inCanada

Favorite food: Steak

Favorite restaurant: Subway

If I had one wish, it would be: Play in the NHL

Most memorable athletic moment: Playing at JoeLouis Arena

My goal for this season: Win the Mason Cup

Person or people who have made the biggest impact on myhockey career: Brother, Nick

The game I am most looking forward to: MasonCup Final

My biggest challenge in hockey is...:Consistency

Major: Business Management

Favorite class: Business Law

Siblings: Nicholas and Lara

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