Plattsburgh State Athletics

2011-12 (Junior): Missed just one game, playing in 27 of Plattsburgh State's 28 games ... scored his lone goal of the year in a 2-2 tie at home against Oswego (Dec. 2) ... finished the season with six assists and seven points ... earned a spot on the PrimeLink Great Northern ShootOut All-Tournament Team ... also represented Plattsburgh on the Cardinal Classic All-Tournament Team.

2010-11 (Sophomore):  Played in 28 of team’s 29 games … did not score a goal but recorded 11 assists … assisted on the game-winning goal against Morrisville in the SUNYAC quarterfinals (Feb. 23) … had two assists against Potsdam (Feb. 18) … helped anchor a blue line that allowed just 2.5 goals per game.

2009-10 (Freshman): Appeared in 28 of the Cardinals' 29 games and recorded one goal and six assists all in SUNYAC play ... notched first career point on an assist in a 5-1 win vs. Cortland (Nov. 6) ... first collegiate goal came at Morrisville (Nov. 14) in a 5-1 win.

Before Plattsburgh:  Played two years with the Brockville Braves ... earned team awards for "hardest working player" and top defenseman ... voted Central Junior Hockey League's best defenseman and placed on the all-star team ... attended high school at Oakville ... prep coach was Ben Lamperdi ... served as assistant captain during junior year, then was a senior team captain ... won a state championship.

Personal:  Born Paul Joseph Puglisi on Sept. 8, 1988 in St. Louis, Mo. ... nickname is Pugger ... enjoys playing tennis and golf and spending time with friends ... parents are Nick and Brigida ... Finance major.