INCH's A to Z: Sacred Heart's Patrick Knowlton

INCH's A to Z:  Sacred Heart's Patrick Knowlton

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PATRICK KNOWLTON
Sacred Heart
Sr. | RW | Colorado Springs, Colo.

Key Statistics: Patrick Knowlton enjoyed a breakout season as a junior - of course, it helps to play alongside the high-scoring tandem of Nick Johnson (27 goals, 52 points) and Dave Jarman (13 goals, 49 points). Knowlton ranked third on the team in goals (13), second in assists (26) and third in points (39). He posted a plus-14 rating, and tallied three power-play goals and one game-winner. Twelve of his goals and 28 of his points came in league play. Knowlton is not afraid to shoot, ranking a close second to Johnson with 140 shots on goal. As a freshman Knowlton had three goals and six points and he had two goals and 11 points as a sophomore.

What He Does: Knowlton discovered his game last season, and it’s impressive. A 5-foot-10, 170-pound winger, Knowlton is a strong skater with many skills and a very quick and deceptive release on his shot.

The Bigger Picture: Sacred Heart lost nine seniors from last season’s Atlantic Hockey finalist, so head coach C.J. Marottolo has no idea who Knowlton will be playing alongside. However, Marottolo said Knowlton is very good at reading and reacting off his teammates. “He can play with anybody and figure out how to play within that line,” Marottolo said. A strong student in school, Knowlton was voted captain by his teammates.

Sacred Heart coach C.J. Marottolo on Knowlton: “I think he’s one of the top players in the league. Everyone talked about Nick Johnson and Dave Jarman; Pat Knowlton quietly went about his business last year. We’re expecting him to have another great year. He’ll be a marked guy next year. I think, knowing that, he put in a great summer of training.”