Clarkson University Athletics

SENIOR YEAR (2010-11)—Was presented with the Golden Knights'  Richmond Unsung Hero Award and also  honored with Clarkson's  Paul J. Pilon Award. A defensive-defenseman who really came into his own down the stretch … Skated in 24 games, including the last 11 … Finished with four points … Tallied a goal and one assist for first career multiple-point game in 4-1 victory over Brown (2/11) at Cheel Arena … Posted a +2 plus/minus rating … Clarkson’s nominee for Student-Athlete of the Year.

JUNIOR YEAR (2009-10)—A stay-at-home defenseman who skated in 26 games … 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 Golden Knight who excels in sportsmanship and academics, and who has contributed significantly to the Clarkson hockey program ... Named to ECAC Hockey All-Academic team.

SOPHOMORE YEAR (2008-09)—Played in 19 games on the Golden Knights’ blueline … Lone point was the Knights’ opening goal at Princeton (2/13) … Honored with Clarkson’s Knight Club Award, presented to a deserving player who made a significant contribution to the team, achieved academically, and serves as excellent role model for his teammates and the young people of the community … Named to ECAC Hockey All-Academic team.

FRESHMAN YEAR (2007-08)—Saw considerable time on the Golden Knights’ blueline as a rookie rearguard … Skated in 24 games, recording two goals and four assists … Rated among the Clarkson plus/minus leaders with a +9 … Helped to set up the Knights’ first goal in 4-3 regular season title-clinching victory over Princeton (2/29) … Started Clarkson’s rally in 5-4 overtime win against St. Lawrence (10/20) with Knights’ first goal for first collegiate point … Also scored in 3-3 tie at Union (2/22) … Set up lone goal in 1-0 victory over Yale (11/16) ... Played in last two games of ECAC quarterfinal series against Colgate (3/15-16) ... Named to ECAC Hockey All-Academic team.

BEFORE CLARKSON—Skated in 44 games for the New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs in the Eastern Junior Hockey League (EJHL) under coach Sean Tremblay ... Recorded 15 points, including 10 assists, along with amassing 106 penalty minutes ... Assistant captain for EJHL regular season and playoff champions ... 2007 EJHL All-Star ... Played for the 2007 USA Hockey National Tier 3 Junior champions.

PERSONAL—Son of Maureen and Thomas Pizzo, Sr. ... Born on March 27, 1987 ... Shoots left ... Business major ... High Honor Roll student for four years at Greece Olympia High School ... Has an older sister, Diana ... Lists Scott Stevens as his favorite athlete ... Also recruited by Lowell, Air Force, Bentley, UConn and Army.