Clarkson University Athletics

JUNIOR  YEAR (2014-15)—Played a regular role on the Knights’ checking lines, skating in 26 games … Recorded five points, including four assists … Tallied one goal, Clarkson’s second score in 2-2 tie at Colgate (11/15) … Followed with assists in 2-1 win over Quinnipiac (11/21) and in 4-0 victory over Princeton (11/22) for a three-game point streak, the longest of his career ... Named to ECAC Hockey All-Academic team.

SOPHOMORE  YEAR (2013-14)—Solid contributor on the Golden Knights’ checking lines … Provided strong play down the stretch as Clarkson posted its best season in six years … Skated in 30 games overall, including the last 19 … Tallied his first collegiate goal for the game-winner in 4-1 victory at Cornell in Game 2 (3/14) of the ECAC Hockey quarterfinal series at Lynah Rink … Set up three goals, recording assists in 3-0 win over Rensselaer (1/31), 4-3 victory at Princeton (2/8), and in 4-0 first-round playoff win over Princeton at Cheel (3/8) … Whistled for just one minor penalty.

FRESHMAN  YEAR (2012-13)—Skated in 21 games with one assist and a +1 plus/minus rating … First collegiate point was an assist on the tying goal in 4-4 draw vs. Niagara at Cheel Arena (10/27) … Played in the final three games of the season. 
 
BEFORE CLARKSON—Played in 47 regular-season games combined for Stouffville and Hamilton during the 2011-12 OJHL regular season ... Recorded 61 points on 25 goals and 36 assists … Tallied 11 power-play markers and seven game-winners … Served as team captain at Hamilton before being acquired by Stouffville midway through the 2011-12 campaign ... Helped in the stretch run to lead Stouffville to OJHL playoff title and a berth in the Dudley Hewitt Central Canada Junior A Championship final... Skated in 25 playoff games and scored 14 goals and 23 points.
  
PERSONAL—Son of Anne Marie and Bruce Powers ... Born on May 21, 1991 ... Shoots right ... Business major ...  Nickname "Cheech" ... Has two older brothers, Daniel and Lucas ... Likes fishing, golfing and wakeboarding ... Names Jarome Iginla as his favorite athlete.
  
WHY CLARKSON—"I chose Clarkson because of its size, good academics and the hockey program is great. Clarkson is also close to home."