We're getting to know players from UConn, Quinnipiac, Sacred Heart and Yale ahead of SNY's Connecticut Ice tournament on Jan. 25-26.
Name: Adam Karashik
School: UConn
Position: Defenseman
Height: 6-3
Weight: 200 lbs.
Year: Junior
Facts:
- He blocked a total of 38 shots last season, the second-most blocked shots on the team.
- Played in all 34 games during his sophomore season.
On Connecticut Ice...
"I think it's going to be huge," Karashik said. "I always heard about the Beanpot in Mass. and was a little jealous we didn't have anything in Connecticut, but now that we have the potential to have a Connecticut tournament it's awesome. I'm excited. I'm happy to be a part of the first one."