Clarkson University Athletics

SENIOR YEAR (2010-11)—Received the Fran Neragin Award, named in honor of the loyal Clarkson hockey booster who passed away in 1984. The Neragin award is presented to a player who excels in sportsmanship and academics, and who has contributed significantly to the Clarkson hockey program.Played in 19 games as defensive forward on the Knights’ checking lines … Scored a goal in 6-2 victory over nationally-ranked St. Cloud State (10/9) at Maverick Stampede in Omaha, NE … Also posted three assists … Among the team leaders in plus/minus at +3. 

JUNIOR YEAR (2009-10)—Played a strong defensive role on the Clarkson checking lines and was the only Golden Knights to post a plus in the plus/minus column with a +1 … Skated in 35 games recording six assists … Helped to set-up game-winner in 4-3 overtime triumph against Niagara (10/16) … Also assisted on the deciding goal in 4-3 victory over Princeton (2/12).

SOPHOMORE YEAR (2008-09)—A bright spot on the Knights’ offense, tying as Clarkson’s fifth-leading scorer … Tallied 18 points on nine goals and nine assists … A key specialty teams player who connected for three power-play markers and one shorthanded tally … Got off to a fast start with a goal in each of the opening three games and 12 points (8-4) through the first 15 games … Was one of only three Golden Knights to skate in all 36 games.

FRESHMAN YEAR (2007-08)—Only Clarkson freshman to have played in all 39 games … Recorded 15 points, including 12 assists … All three goals came in Clarkson victories, 5-4 overtime vs. St. Lawrence (10/20), 4-0 at Lake Superior (10/26), and the winning tally in 4-2 victory vs. Brown (11/17) … Notched five assists in final regular season weekend with two helpers in 4-3 regular season title-clinching 4-3 win over Princeton (2/29) and a career-high three points (0-3) in 8-0 victory over Quinnipiac (3/1) … Last point was an assist in Game 3 of ECAC Hockey quarterfinal series against Colgate (3/16) … Posted a +6 plus/minus rating.

BEFORE CLARKSON—Played part of the 2006-07 season with IFK Helsinki, under coach Joonas Tanska, in the Finnish Jr. A League before completing six months of mandatory service in the Finnish Army ... Was an assistant captain for HIFK.

PERSONAL—Son of Outi and Harri Tuohimaa ... Born on May 17, 1986 ... Shoots left ... Business major ... Has two sisters, Kiira and Katariina ... Lists Saku Koivu as his favorite athlete.