’Cat Nips:  Appeared in 46 career games. Has earned one letter. Recorded four goals, six assists for 10 points. Shoots right.

2008-09:  Lettered for the first time by appearing in 31 games. Scored three goals, six assists for nine points, all career highs.  Scored the game-winning goal against Miami in the second round playoff, clinching game to send NMU to Joe Louis for first career game-winning goal.  Had two assists at Wisconsin (1/2) for a career high.  Had a two-game assist and point streak (1/9-10) for a career high (0-2-2). 

2007-08:  Only point was on a goal scored at Ferris State on 1/19 at 3:17 of the second period for first career goal.

Before NMU:  Played for Youngstown in 2004-05 and Mahoning Valley in 2005-06. With Mahoning Valley skated in 58 games had 20 goals, 26 assists for 46 points. He was that team’s captain and squad leader in short-handed goals.

Personal:  A 2003 graduate of Notre Dame High School. Lettered in hockey once. Team was Metro Catholic Division Champions. Also lettered in soccer and baseball three times and football once. Majoring in physical education/secondary education. Son of Mary Ann and Mike Maltese. Father played baseball and basketball at Wayne State. Born on July 31, 1985.