Braden Pears

Northern Michigan

Dec 5 (Fri)

7:07 p.m.

Position:
Defenseman
Height:
6-0
Weight:
175
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Victoria, BC
Prev School:
Trail Smoke Eaters (BCHL)

2015-16 (Sophomore): Played in 12 games for the Falcons, earning one assist on the season … Recorded a +2 on-ice rating and had 12 blocked shots … Posted his assist in the season opener, a 6-3 win at Ohio State … Blocked three shots in a 4-3 home win over Alabama Huntsville Nov. 21 … Team went 9-0-3 when he was in the lineup.

2014-15 (Freshman): Played in four games, recording an assist and a +3 on-ice rating … Made his debut late in the season at Ferris State and posted a +2 rating in that contest … Had an assist and three shots in a 3-2 loss at Northern Michigan … Played both games of a weekend set at Alaska Anchorage.

Prior to BGSU: Played for the Trail Smoke Eaters (BCHL) and the West Kelowna Warriors (BCHL) … Honored as the Trail Smoke Eaters top defenseman in 2012-13 … Attended Belmont Senior Secondary High School … Played under Craig Didmon for the Bulldogs for five years.

Personal: Full name— Braden Christopher Pears … Son of Geoff and Kim Pears … Has two brothers named Taylor (22) and Drayson (16) … Also has one sister named Alex (17) … Majoring in sport management.