University of Vermont Athletics

FRESHMAN SEASON (2015-16): Made his collegiate debut at home against No. 1 North Dakota (Oct. 23).

BEFORE VERMONT: Scored nine goals in 44 games with the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders during the 2014-15 season in the USHL after an 11-game stint with the Bloomington Thunder ... Previously spent two seasons with the Amarillo Bulls in the North American Hockey League (NAHL) and posted a plus-47 rating during that span ... In the 2013-14 campaign, he registered a team-high 31 goals and ranked second on the team with 53 points.

PERSONAL: Son of Bob and Karen Gernhofer of Grapevine, Texas ... Has two older siblings: Ashley and Bob ... Attended Colleyville Heritage High School in Colleyville, Texas ... Born in Chicago ... Lists the Chicago Blackhawks as his favorite team ... Lists LeBron James as his favorite athlete ... Majoring in business.