John is a veteran from the 2006 team where he played some attack early in the season, but finally settled down at close defense where he was receiving significant playing time by the end of last year. John was starting wing for the ice hockey team, and hockey remains his first love. He will probably play junior hockey next season, eventually looking for a shot at DI college hockey after that. John is big, rugged, plays good position, has excellent stickwork, and throws hard checks. He is one of the top defenseman on the team and will be a key guy in what should prove a very stingy unit.