Senior forward Porter almost single-handedly helped
Michigan to their national record 23rd Frozen Four. In his
final spring of play, in two games at the East Regional he had a hand in six of Michigan’s seven goals, bagging five goals and one assist. He finished second in the nation in points and goals, totaling 33 tallies, adding 30 assists for 63 points in 43 games. He was tied for second in the nation with 15 power play goals, recorded 18 multiple-point games, and had a plus-minus of +33, culminating in his being named CCHA Player of the Year and a finalist for the league’s Best Defensive Forward. The First Team CCHA honoree was named the Hockey Commissioner’s National Player of the Month for January. As a General Studies major, Porter volunteered with visits to Mott Children’s Hospital and various Make-A-Wish Foundation activities. From Northville, Michigan, Porter was a Phoenix draft pick and spent his first two seasons split between the NHL and San Antonio of the AHL. He was traded in March 2010 to the Colorado Avalanche where he played for three seasons before being signed in 2012 as a free agent by Buffalo, where he remains. He captained the Sabres’ AHL affiliate, Rochester, during the 2012 lock-out.
Top Ten:
In 38 games, has 28 goals, 28 assists for 56 points – 14 PPG is third in nation
Second in the country in goals and tied for ninth in assists – 16 multi point games
Was third in the nation in scoring last year – Phoenix draft
Player Stats
| Type | Season | Team Name | League | Goals | Assists | Points | PIM | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobey Winning Season | 2007-2008 | Univ. of Michigan | NCAA | 33 | 30 | 63 | 18 | 34 |
2008 Runner Up
This 5’5” dynamo packs a powerful punch and is entering the Hockey East playoff tournament as the nation’s second leading scorer with 52 points. His 27 goals rank tied for third in the country including bagging three in last weekend’s playoffs. Gerbe was named First Team Hockey East and has helped the Eagles to the past two Frozen Fours.
- Has played in two straight NCAA championship games – Buffalo draft
- Had 27 goals, 25 assists for 52 points in 37 games – Communications major
- Has 9 PPG, 3 shorthanded, 4 winning goals – active in community service
As captain of the RedHawks, Jones guided them to a school record 29 wins and a second place finish in the CCHA. Along the way, he leads the nation in goal scoring with 30 in 38 games, leads the nation with seven game winning goals and 11 on the power play, cementing his place as second all-time in school goal scoring. Named First Team CCHA, Jones has been All Conference three straight seasons and has never missed a game in four years.
- Sixth in the nation with 46 points (30g, 16a) in 38 games
- Finished third in CCHA scoring – has 81 goals in the last three seasons
- Minnesota draft pick – captain past two seasons; assistant captain as sophomore