UMass Lowell Athletics

2013-14 - Senior Year
Scored the game-winning goal against UMass in the final second of regulation ... Notched an overtime game-winner at Vermont.

2012-13 - Junior Year
Immediate impact transfer .. Has featured in 33 games with 10 assists, four of which on game-wining goals ... Maintained  a plus 14 ... Highlights include two assists in a 5-4 overtime victory over Northeastern; and a 6-3 win at Massachusetts.

Hamilton College (2009-2011)
Played two seasons at Hamilton College under current UMass Lowell coach Norm Bazin ... Totaled 52 points in 51 games, on 21 goals and 31 assists ... Named the New England Small College Athletic Conference Player of the Year in 2010-11 while scoring 17 goals and 16 assists, becoming the first sophomore in league history to win the award ... He was also named a Division III First Team All-American and to the All-NESCAC First Team in 2010-11.

Before Hamilton College
Played for the Philadelphia Little Flyers of the AJHL in 2008-09 ... In 41 games played, he scored 17 goals and 27 assists for 44 points ... He also recorded 97 penalty minutes.

Personal
Joseph Robert Houk was born on May 29, 1990 in Richboro, PA ... He is the son of Valerie and Joe Houk of Richboro, PA ... Attended Council Rock High School South ... Names his parents as his biggest influence ... Enjoys listening to music and working out .. Names Avicii, Swedish House Mafia, Lil’ Wayne and Linkin Park as his favorite musical artists ... Is a fan of the Philadelphia Flyers, Phillies and Eagles ... Chose UMass Lowell for its academics and outstanding hockey program ... Hopes to pursue a career in hockey following graduation