Western Michigan University Athletics

2024-25: Named an NCHC Distinguished Scholar Athlete … saw action in two games … made his season debut in a win at Omaha on Nov. 8 … had one shot and won a faceoff against the Mavericks … played against UMass in the NCAA Tournament, taking one faceoff. 

2023-24: Named a NCHC Distinguished Scholar Athlete ... saw action in 10 games before suffering a season-ending injury … totaled 11 shots and two blocked shots … made his college debut against Ferris State on Oct. 12 … had a season-high three shots on goal in a win over FSU on Oct. 12 … had two shots against Bowling Green on Oct. 20.  

Juniors: Played for the Wenatchee Wild of the BCHL and Sioux Falls Stampede of the USHL between 2020-23 … totaled 127 points on 37 goals and 90 assists in 103 games for the Wild … played in 17 playoff games, collecting 21 points on three goals and 18 assists … appeared in 50 games for the Stampede … scored 13 points on two goals and 11 assists.

Personal: Born on Feb. 8, 2003 in Simi Valley, Calif. ... son of Eric and Pam Somoza ... has an older brother (Ethan) ... brother played five years at Bemidji State and currently plays in the ECHL.