• His father, Derrick, played 10 seasons in the NHL and went to a pair of Stanley Cup Finals with the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1980s. His uncle, Keith Primeau, was the third pick of the 1990 Entry Draft and played 15 seasons with the Red Wings, Whalers, Hurricanes and Flyers. Another uncle is Toronto Maple Leafs forward Wayne Primeau, who just finished his 15th NHL season.

• He spends his summer skating with Wayne Primeau, while Keith Primeau runs the drills.

FAVORITES

NHL team: Pittsburgh Penguins, Dallas Stars
NHL player: Marc-Andre Fleury, Marty Turco, Martin St. Louis
Video game: Call of Duty, NHL 10
Movie: Step Brothers, Four Brothers
TV show: Two and a Half Men
Actor: Adam Sandler
Home-cooked meal: Chicken Ceasar
Activity away from the rink: Hanging out with the boys