Michael Budd Class: Sophomore Hometown: Burlington, Ont High School: Notre Dame Secondary Height / Weight: 6-0 / 187 Position: Forward Birthdate: 04/16/1989 Last Team: Burlington Cougars (OPJHL)

Michael Budd had 10 points on five goals and five assists in his freshman season.

2008-09 - Freshman Year
Played in 30 of 38 games and had 10 points on five goals and five assists ... Led UML rookies in game-winning goals (2) and was 2nd in points (10), goals (5), assists (5) and power play points (4) ... Scored the game-winning goal, a power play goal, in a 3-2 win vs. Merrimack (1/22) ... Earned first career assist in UML's 6-1 win vs. Providence (11/21) ... Scored first career goal, the game-winner, in a 2-0 win at Massachusetts (11/15) ... Made collegiate debut at Colgate (10/11).

Before UMass Lowell
Selected to play for Team Canada East in the Jr. "A" Challenge in 2007 ... Played parts of three seasons for the Burlington Cougars of the Ontario Provincial Junior Hockey League ... Had 94 points on 36 goals and 58 assists in 83 career games for the Cougars ... Totaled 46 points (14 goals, 32 assists) and 44 penalty minutes in 35 games in 2007-08 ... Netted five power play goals, a shorthanded goal and three game-winners in `07-08 ... Recorded 48 points (22 goals, 26 assists) and 22 penalty minutes in 47 games in 2006-07 ... Played in nine playoff games for Burlington over two seasons ... Had one assists in three games in 2008 and five points (2 goals, 3 assists) in 2007 ... Was a teammate of fellow UML freshman Tim Carr with Burlington.

Personal
Michael Andrew Budd was born on April 16, 1989 in Montclair, New Jersey ... Is the son of Rob and Rosi Budd of Burlington, Ontario ... Has one sibbling: Jessica ... Graduated from Notre Dame Secondary School in 2007 ... Lists being named to Team Canada East as his greatest sports moment ... Chose UML to further his education and play hockey at a high level ... The New York Rangers are his favorite NHL team ... Lists Joe Thornton of the San Jose Sharks as his favorite athlete ... Favorite movie is Forgetting Sarah Marshall ... Entourage is his favorite TV show ... Enjoys the music of Pearl Jam and the Red Hot Chili Peppers ... Hobby is Basketball ... Nickname is Budder ... Future plans include continuing his hockey career and receiving his degree ... Is a Business Administration major.