Western Michigan University Athletics

2005-06:  Figured in first two goals (assist, goal) in WMU’s 6-3 win against  #10/#13 Nebraska-Omaha (2/25); was named Perani Cup No. 2 Star ... registered power play goal in 2-2 tie versus #20 Northern Michigan (1/28).

2004-05: Co-recipient of WMU’s Ed Edwards Most Improved Player Award... Bronco Player of the Week (2/21)... compiled six points (3-3) in six games from Feb. 18-March 4... tallied five goals over a 13-game stretch after scoring once in 13 games to open the season... scored twice in 5-1 win at Ferris State (3/4); launched a career-high seven shots... produced a pair of third period assists to earn Perani Cup No. 2 Star honors vs. Lake Superior State (2/26)... produced a goal and assist in the Bowling Green series (2-18/19)... tallied third-period goal at Ohio State (1/28)... scored in season debut at Nebraska-Omaha (10/23)... notched second-period goal against Michigan State (1/14)

2003-04: Produced an assist in collegiate debut vs. Ferris State (10/10) ... took three shots in a game on three occasions ... right winger on WMU’s fourth line most of the season.
 
JUNIORS: Played alongside WMU teammates Daryl Moore and Brent Walton two seasons ago in Elmira ... led the Sugar Kings in goals (27) in 2002-03, while finishing second in scoring (49 points) ... placed 18th in league scoring ... drafted by the Kitchner Rangers, but opted to play in Elmira ... played two seasons of midget in Vail, Colo., notching 25 goals and 30 assists in his final campaign. 

PERSONAL: Business management major ... graduated from Bluevale Collegiate Institute (2003) ... parents are Neil and Catherine LaBatte ... born Sept. 25, 1984 in Ogden, Utah.