’Cat Nips:  Appeared in 95 games over three years to pick up three letters. Tallied 15 points all on assists during his first three seasons. Shoots right.

2008-09: Lettered for the third time. Missed time because of injury. Had three points all on assists.

2007-08:Skated in 44 games for second letter.  Had seven points all on assists, which is a career high.  Had a two-game assist and point streak (0-2-2) from 3/8-9/08 against Ohio State in the playoffs.

2006-07:  Picked up first letter by appearing in 24 games. Had five points, all on assists. Collected first collegiate point on a Dusty Collins goal at 7:30 of the third period at Western Michigan. Had a three-game assist (0-3-3) and point streak for a career high (1/13-20). Awarded the Ed Ward Most Improved Player Award.

Before NMU:  Played for the Des Moines Buccaneers of the USHL for three seasons (2003-06). Had two goals and seven assists for nine points. Team won the USHL Clark Cup Championship in 2005-06.

Personal:  A 2004 graduate of Brother Rice/Valley High Schools. Likes other sports, reading and music. Majoring in finance. Son of Eva and Steve Dorich. Born on July 12, 1986.