2015-16 Men's Hockey Roster
Biography
SENIOR YEAR (2015-16)—A steady wing who overcame injuries to make a solid contribution in his senior campaign, helping the Knights’ finish in a tie for fifth place in the ECAC Hockey standings and to reach the 20-win mark overall … Played in 21 games with two goals and four assists … Enjoyed a strong postseason with three points in two games … Scored in first-round Game 2 3-2ot win over Princeton (3/5) … Set up both Clarkson goals in Game 2 quarterfinal series game at St. Lawrence (3/12) in final collegiate action … Opened season with a goal and an assist in 6-0 victory over RIT (10/9) ... Named to ECAC Hockey All-Academic team.
JUNIOR YEAR (2014-15)—Overcame major surgery to skate in 12 games … Earned Clarkson’s Ironman Award, presented to a player, who in spite of being bruised, broken, spliced or otherwise hurt, most demonstrated the will and determination to overcome injuries and contribute to the team … Played in three of the season’s final four games … Was called for just two minutes in penalties ... Named to ECAC Hockey All-Academic team.
SOPHOMORE YEAR (2013-14)—Helped Clarkson to best season in six years as a solid defensive forward and strong penalty killer … Skated in 17 games, recording two goals and three points along with posting a +2 plus/minus rating … Missed final 15 games of the season with an injury … Scored a goal in 5-2 win over Mercyhurst (10/12) and in 5-4 victory over St. Lawrence (12/6) at Cheel Arena ... Named to the ECAC Hockey All-Academic team.
FRESHMAN YEAR (2012-13)—Made an impact playing in 34 games, recording six goals and seven assists … Strong penalty killer … Began collegiate career with a goal in season-opener at nationally-ranked Colorado College (10/12) … Tallied a shorthanded marker and one assist in 3-3 tie at RIT (11/23) … Scored two goals and one assist in the Knights two wins over St. Lawrence (12/5, 12/8) … Recorded a goal and helped to set up the game-winner in 3-2 victory at Princeton (2/15) … Had two assists in 6-3 win over Cornell (2/2) … Named once to ECAC Hockey weekly Honor Roll (12/11) ... Named to the ECAC Hockey All-Academic team.
BEFORE CLARKSON—Served as team captain for the Wellington Dukes in 2011-12 … Skated in 46 games during the OJHL regular season, scoring 34 points on 11 goals and 23 assists ... Played for 2009 Canada East team in World Junior A Under 19 Championships.
PERSONAL—Son of Linda Rathe and Francois Bessette ... Born on September 26, 1991 ... Shoots left ... Biology major ... Has a younger brother, Philippe, and a younger sister, Roxanne ... Speaks both French and English ... Lists golf as a hobby and Jonathan Toews as his favorite player ... Recipient of Clarkson's Robert A. Campbell '61 Endowed Scholarship.
WHY CLARKSON—"Clarkson is a great school with a great hockey tradition."
| Year |
GP |
Gls |
Asst |
Pts |
P/M |
PPG |
SHG |
GWG |
HT |
+/- |
| 2012-13 FR |
34 |
6 |
7 |
13 |
3/6 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
-5 |
| 2013-14 SO |
17 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
2/4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
+2 |
| 2014-15 JR |
12 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1/2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
E |
| 2015-16 SR |
21 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
4/8 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
E |
| Totals |
84 |
10
|
12 |
22 |
10/20 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
-3 |
| CAREER GAME-HIGHS |
| Points: 2(6x) - (0-2) in 3-2 2ot L(A) at SLU, 3/12/16 |
| Goals: 1 (10x) in 3-2ot W(H) vs Princeton, 3/5/16 |
| Assists: 2 (2x) in 3-2 2ot L(A) at SLU, 3/12/16 |
Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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2012-13Freshman
Forward
6'0"
191 lbs
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2013-14Sophomore
Forward
6'0"
192 lbs
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2014-15Junior
Forward
5'11"
197 lbs
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2015-16Senior
Forward
5'11"
197 lbs
