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Clark Cristofoli

	Class: Sophomore
	Hometown: Lewis Center, Ohio
	Last College: Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL)

	Height / Weight: 5-10 / 182
	Position: D

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Attracted to Ohio State because he is a local player, along with the unbelievable coaching staff and facilities ... introduced to hockey by his father when he was 3 years old ... favorite player is Stu Barnes because he is entertaining to watch ... taught at hockey camps over his summers ... Pick One: Ice cream flavor - moose tracks; Television show - Entourage; Movie - Happy Gilmore; Celebrity - Adam Sandler; Vacation spot - Atlanta, Ga.; Music - Brad Paisley; Professional Team - Columbus Blue Jackets; Sport other than hockey - lacrosse.

Ohio State Career: 2011-12 (Freshman Season): Played in 16 games, including last six of the year ... assist at Michigan State Oct. 21 for first career point; +1 vs. the Spartans ... also +1 vs. Michigan State Feb. 4 and at Western Michigan Feb. 10 ... blocked three shots at Quinnipiac Oct. 8 and had two blocks in each game at Western Michigan Feb. 10-11.

Prior to Ohio State: Played for the Sioux Falls Stampede in the USHL for two years ... had 13 assists and +10 mark in 51 regular-season games in 2010-11 ... scored a goal in the postseason ... nine points, including seven helpers, in 46 regular-season games during 2009-10 ... ... first player to commit to Ohio State after playing for the Ohio Junior Blue Jackets AAA team ...graduated from Roosevelt High School in 2011, also attended Olentangy Orange High School ... also a letterwinner in lacrosse.

Off the Ice: Son of Ed and Kim... father played hockey at Denver, while mother was a gymnast for the Pioneers ... father played professional hockey as well, including skating in nine games with the Montreal Canadians ... older brother to Cameron and Breea ... interests include mountain biking, computers and boating ... communication major.

Career Highs
Assists - 1 (10/21/11 at Michigan State)
Points - 1 (10/21/11 at Michigan State)
Shots - 3 (3/3/12 at Notre Dame)
PIM - 2 (2/11/12 at Western Michigan)
Plus/Minus - +1 (3x, 10/21/11 at Michigan State, 2/4/12 vs. Michigan State, 2/10/12 at Western Michigan)