Kevin Porter
Porter is a senior forward who almost single-handedly helped Michigan to their national record 23rd Frozen Four. Last spring in two games at the East Regional, Porter had a hand in six of the seven Michigan goals bagging five goals and one assist, including four goals in a 5-1 win over Niagara. He finished second in the nation in points and goals with 33 goals, 30 assists for 63 points in 43 games. Porter was tied for second in the nation with 15 power play goals; recorded 18 multiple-point games and had a plus-minus of +33. His steady, consistent two-way play didn’t go unnoticed as he was named the CCHA Player of the Year and was a finalist for the league’s Best Defensive Forward. The First Team CCHA honoree was named the Hockey Commissioners January National Player of the Month. From Northville, Michigan, Porter was a draft pick of Phoenix. A General Studies major, Kevin spent time with visits to Mott Children’s Hospital and volunteered for various Make-A-Wish Foundation activities. Kevin spent his first two pro seasons split between Phoenix of the NHL and San Antonio of the AHL; was traded in March 2010 to the Colorado Avalanche, playing three seasons there; signed with Buffalo as a free agent in 2012, completing two seasons in the Sabres organization. After spending the 2014-15 season with Grand Rapids of the AHL, Porter signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins and has spent the past five seasons with the organization. Porter played three seasons with Rochester in the AHL and retired from pro hockey following the 2019-20 season. He served as the assistant coach of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the AHL in 2023-24. Porter served as an assistant coach with the U-18 National Team Development Program in Plymouth, Michigan for two seasons and will be head coach of the U-18 team for 2026-27.
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In 38 games, has 28 goals, 28 assists for 56 points – 14 PPG is third in nation
Second in the country in goals and tied for ninth in assists – 16 multi point games
Was third in the nation in scoring last year – Phoenix draft
Career Stats
Playing Career
Coaching Career
2008 Runner Up
This 5’5” dynamo packs a powerful punch and is entering the Hockey East playoff tournament as the nation’s second leading scorer with 52 points. His 27 goals rank tied for third in the country including bagging three in last weekend’s playoffs. Gerbe was named First Team Hockey East and has helped the Eagles to the past two Frozen Fours.
- Has played in two straight NCAA championship games – Buffalo draft
- Had 27 goals, 25 assists for 52 points in 37 games – Communications major
- Has 9 PPG, 3 shorthanded, 4 winning goals – active in community service
As captain of the RedHawks, Jones guided them to a school record 29 wins and a second place finish in the CCHA. Along the way, he leads the nation in goal scoring with 30 in 38 games, leads the nation with seven game winning goals and 11 on the power play, cementing his place as second all-time in school goal scoring. Named First Team CCHA, Jones has been All Conference three straight seasons and has never missed a game in four years.
- Sixth in the nation with 46 points (30g, 16a) in 38 games
- Finished third in CCHA scoring – has 81 goals in the last three seasons
- Minnesota draft pick – captain past two seasons; assistant captain as sophomore