Chris Pedota

Height:
5-11
Weight:
216
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Westbury, N.Y.
High School:
St. Mary's
Prev School:
Cedar Rapids/USHL

2004-05: Played in 16 games •scored his first collegiate goal on Jan. 7 vs. Alaska Fairbanks •also had assists at Notre Dame (Nov. 5), vs. Miami (Nov. 26), and vs. Alaska Fairbanks (Jan. 8). 2003-04: Played in seven games • named CCHA All-Academic Special Mention • scored an assist in his first contest of the season, a helper against Michigan State on Jan. 17 • only player to finish the season without taking a penalty.

2002-03: Played in 29 games • made his collegiate debut at Miami Nov. 1 • finished the season with three assists in his last five games • scored his first collegiate point Nov. 8 vs. Michigan, a power-play assist • broke an eight-game pointless streak with an assist Feb. 8 vs. Michigan State • had two power-play points on the year.

Pre-College: Played for the Cedar Rapids Roughriders for two seasons (1999-2001) • registered 7-20--27 in 2000-01 (48 games) with 79 penalty minutes • two of his seven goals were game-winners • had 5-10--15 in 1999-2000 (52 games) with 49 penalty minutes • helped the Roughriders to the playoffs that year.

Personal: Full name--Christopher J. Pedota • born March 13, 1980, in Queens, New York • son of Larry and Maria Pedota • undecided on major • shoots left • graduate of St. Mary[apos]s High School ('98) • enjoys music • summer job is serving as a security guard at Shea Stadium.