Mercyhurst University Athletics

2009: Appeared in all 14 games…Tallied one assist, vs. Grand Canyon…Took the second-most faceoffs on the team, winning 31 out of 73 attempts…Picked up 20 groundballs, including season-best six at Wingate…Went 6-of-7 in faceoffs at St. Andrews, and 3-for-4 vs. Wheeling Jesuit…Took 18 faceoffs at Wingate and at Adelphi.

2008: Played in eight games...Took the fourth-most faceoffs on the team, going 9-for-23...Was 5-of-8 on faceoffs against No. 1 Le Moyne.

2007: Had four groundballs and was 6-of-9 on faceoffs in the Lakers' 17-7 win over Dominican (N.Y.) that completed a perfect season in the East Coast Conference...Had five shots, including three on goal, in the national championship game.

High School: Participated in football and lacrosse...was an academic all-american and first team all-section.

Personal: Majoring in elementary and special education...Son of Thurman and Susan Blanchard...Has two brothers Matt and Andy.