Plattsburgh State Athletics

2009-10 (Freshman): Appeared in five games, recording his first collegiate point with an assist in a 5-1 win against Morrsville Nov. 14, 2009.

Before Plattsburgh: Played for the Toronto Dixie Beehives from 2007 to 2009...scored four goals among 24 points in his first season with the team...posted 17 assists (18 points) the following year...won four letters each in high school in hockey and football at Freeport in Freeport, Pa....played hockey for his father and football coach was Bill Dillon...team won the 2007 Penguin Cup/Class A Championship during his senior year...National Honor Society.    

Personal:  Born Zachary David Hepler on June 19, 1988 in Pittsburgh, Pa....nickname is Hep...parents are David and Kristin...father was a punter for the Pitt Panthers from 1981 to 1983...enjoys playing sports, weightlifting and hunting...major hasn't yet been declared.