2009-10 Men's Ice Hockey Roster
Roster
Tim Buttery
- Position:
- Defense
- Height:
- 5-11
- Weight:
- 175
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Northville, Mich.
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Prior to MSU: Played two seasons for the Chicago Steel of the United States Hockey League (USHL) ... In 2007-08, was the squad[apos]s top-scoring defenseman, as he scored six goals and added 26 assists for 32 points, contributed three power-play goals, and was a +15 in 60 games ... Fourth on the team in assists, and was sixth in plus/minus... ... Selected to participate in the 2008 USHL All-Star Game ... Helped the Steel to a 32-22-6 record in his final season in Chicago, and into the USHL semifinals ... Had two-year totals of eight goals and 43 assists (51 points) with 70 PIM in 119 games ... Attended Catholic Central High School before playing in Chicago (2002-06), where he played four years of varsity hockey, and earned All-Catholic and all-state honors as a junior and senior ... Helped Catholic Central to state championships in 2003 and 2005.
Personal: Born Dec. 3, 1987, in Royal Oak, Mich. ... Son of Linda and Rick Buttery ... Finance major ... Has a brother, Ricky, and a sister, Kaitlyn, who graduated from the University of Oregon in 2007 ... ... Favorite NHL team: Detroit Red Wings ... Favorite NHL player: Nick Lidstrom, because 'he makes smart plays with and without the puck all over the ice. He makes everything look easy and leads by example.' ... Notes that his father is his biggest hockey influence - 'He got my brother and I started on hockey and has been there to guide me in all my years of playing.' ... Idol is Steve Yzerman - 'He played with a great passion and desire for the game. He is a class act who is respected by all.' ... Enjoys golf.
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CAREER STATISTICS
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YEAR
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GP
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G
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A
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PTS
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PPG
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SHG
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GWG
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+/-
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PEN-MIN
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2008-09
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38
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1
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6
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7
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0
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0
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0
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-22
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8/16
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2009-10
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20
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1
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5
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6
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1
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0
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0
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+3
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3/6
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2010-11
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37
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2
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3
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5
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0
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0
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1
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-3
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3/6
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TOTALS
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95
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4
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14
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18
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1
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0
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1
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-22
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14/28
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