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Grayson Downing (C)

Colorado Eagles

Biography

Career Notes: Enters his second pro season in 2016-17 after signing a two-year, entry-level contract with Minnesota on March 24, 2015, contract began in 2015-16 season… 2015-16: Was injured in Traverse City Prospects Tourney, causing him to miss the first 12 regular season games. Missed a total of 22 games with various injuries. Finished second on the team in points, second in goals and second in assists. Set Wild rookie records for points and goals in a season. Had eight multi-point games during the season. Scored his first pro goal in his season debut on Nov. 7, 2015 vs. Lake Erie - a 3-2 SOL. Tied a then team record for consecutive games with a point, picking up points in six straight from Nov. 14, through Nov. 28, 2015. Posted points in six straight games from Dec. 26- Jan 10, 2016, again tying a then team record – which remains an Iowa Wild rookie record. Had a goal and two assists for three points in a 7-4 loss at home to Stockton on Jan.17, 2016… 2014-15: Turned pro and suited up in five games with Iowa after signing an ATO on Mar. 26, 2015. Made his AHL and pro debut on April 3, 2015 vs. Rochester. Recorded his first pro point with an assist in a 6-4 loss at home to Texas on April 7, 2015. Recorded his first pro multi-point game with two assists in a 4-0 win at home on April 10, 2015 vs. OKC. Led UNH in goals and finished second in points. Tied for fourth in Hockey East for goals scored. Was a health management and policy major… 2013-14: Finished seventh on the team in points, including fourth overall in goals... 2012-13: Was third overall in points as a sophomore, while tying for the team lead in goals. He placed third overall in assists. Tied for second in plus/minus (+14). Shared the Guy Smith Award for Best Offensive Forward on the UNH roster… 2011-12: Was second on the team in goals scored and fourth overall in points. Led all UNH rookies in goals, assists and points. 2008-11: Played three seasons with the Westside Warriors in the BCHL in 2010-11, he posted 70 points with 34 goals and 36 assists in 52 games; scoring 13 power-play goals and five short-handed goals. Finished second in team scoring and 15th in points for the BCHL. Named the Interior Conference Most Sportsmanlike Player in 2010-11; collecting only 30 penalty minutes.