UMass Lowell Athletics

AS A FRESHMAN (2023-24): Appeared in 16 games for the River Hawks in his freshman campaign, scoring one goal for one point ... Scored his first collegiate goal at Boston University on November 11.

Before UMass Lowell: Last played for the USHL’s Omaha Lancers during the 2022-23 season, where he collected 18 points (5g, 13a) in 62 games ... Previously played for the Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL) in 2021-22, totaling eight points (3g, 5a) in 42 games. 

Personal: Son of Ivan Cardona and Natacha Lambert ... Has two brothers, David and Chase, and one sister, Kate ... His grandfather, Yvon Lambert, was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in 1970 and played 10 years in the NHL, mainly with the Montreal Canadiens. Yvon won four stanley cups and totaled 479 points in 683 NHL games ... Goes by the nickname “Cards” ... Names playing guitar as his hobby ... lists Family Guy as his favorite TV show ... Names the Montreal Canadiens as his favorite professional sports team and David Goggins as his favorite athlete ... His favorite sports moment was getting dangled by a future first-round draft pick ... Hopes to play in the NHL after UMass Lowell.