#5 Mike Messina
Defenseman 6'1" 190lbs Duluth, Minn. (East H.S. 2007)
2012-13: Takes on additional responsibility as an alternate captain while looking to avoid the dreaded sophomore slump ... matched his total goal-scoring harvest from his rookie year with a tally on a point shot in the Dec. 17 season opener ... assisted on Tony Huberty's game-winning goal when the Honey Badgers edged Buffalo House Divatz 1-0 on Jan. 7, 2013 ... recorded a goal and an assist 10 days later against the Rustic Trombones to take down Pugsguns.com Player of the Game honors.
2011-12: Jumped right into the mix as a regular defender in the rotation despite having zero experience playing organized hockey ... made use of skills as a soccer player, adding speed to the Honey Badger blueline and often utilizing solid footwork to win battles and maintain puck possession ... notched first career goal in a 12-0 rout of Off in the Woods near the end of the regular season ... could be in line for a breakout campaign after committing to improving in every phase of the game over the summer.
2011-12: Jumped right into the mix as a regular defender in the rotation despite having zero experience playing organized hockey ... made use of skills as a soccer player, adding speed to the Honey Badger blueline and often utilizing solid footwork to win battles and maintain puck possession ... notched first career goal in a 12-0 rout of Off in the Woods near the end of the regular season ... could be in line for a breakout campaign after committing to improving in every phase of the game over the summer.