UMass Lowell Athletics

Chris Auger nets the game-winning goal in OT versus Northeastern in the HE Semi-Finals.

2008-09 - Junior Year
Played in 14 games totaling three points (2g, 1a) ... Missed majority of first half recovering from an off season injury ... Had two goals in the Hockey East playoffs ... Scored the game-winning goal in UML[apos]s 3-2 overtime win in the Hockey East Semifinals vs. Northeastern (3/20) ... Scored first goal of season (PP) in a 4-2 win in Game 2 of the Hockey East Quarterfinals at Vermont (3/14) ... Earned only assist of the year at New Hampshire (12/6).

2007-08 - Sophomore Year
Played in 33 of 37 games ... Missed three games with an injury (2/8-16) ... Registered a career-high 14 points (4 goals, 10 assists) ... Led the River Hawks with a 52.9 face off win percentage (244 of 461) ... Totaled five points (2g, 3a) during a four-game point streak (12/8-1/11) ... Notched second multi-point game of the season with a goal and an assist in UML[apos]s 6-0 win over Maine in the championship game of the Florida College Classic (12/29) ... Scored third goal of the season in UML[apos]s come-from-behind, 3-2, victory over Cornell in the semifinals of the Florida College Classic (12/28) ... Recorded his first career multi-goal game with two tallies in 3-0 win at Merrimack (11/20) ... Totaled four assists during a four-game assist streak (10/27-11/9).

2006-07 - Freshman Year
Played in 34 games for UML ... Was 9th on team in points (12) and 4th in assists (10) ... Tied for 15th among Hockey East freshman in scoring ... Tied for 3rd on team with five power play points (0g, 5a) ... Had a goal and an assist, including the game-tying tally, in the season finale at Vermont (3/3) ... Extended point streak to three games (0g, 3a) with a helper at Merrimack (2/17) ... Assisted on Cleve Kinley[apos]s game-winning goal against Northeastern (2/8) ... Had assists in three straight games (1/20-27) ... Scored first career goal against New Hampshire (11/17) ... Notched first collegiate point with an assist in UML[apos]s 7-4 win vs. Niagara (10/21) ... Made collegiate debut at Minnesota Duluth (10/13).

Before UMass Lowell
Served as captain of the Wellington Dukes of the PJHL in 2005-06 ... Had 41 goals and 51 assists for 92 points in 47 games ... Scored 12 power play goals and netted five game-winners ... Totaled 22 points (8g, 14a) in 12 playoff games for the Dukes ... Named East and South MVP and most sportsmanlike player ... Member and captain of U-21 Team Canada in 2006 ... Also played for U-19 Team Ontario ... Selected in the sixth round (169th overall) by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2006 NHL entry draft.

Personal
Christopher Hugh Auger was born on December 16, 1987 in Belleville, Ontario ... Shoots left... Son of Mitch and Anne Auger ... Has one younger sister, Stephanie ... Graduated from St. Theresa[apos]s High School in 2005 ... Most memorable sports moment was playing for Team Canada Under 21 team in the World Junior Preview Tournament in Russia ... Chose UML because of hockey and to further his education ... Is a Montreal Canadiens fan ... Colorado Avalanche captain Joe Sakic is his favorite athlete ... Enjoys comedy movies and hip hop ... Favorite TV shows are 24 and Hockey Night in Canada ... Golf is his hobby ... Nickname is [quote]OJ[quote] ... Future endeavors include playing professional hockey and working in professional sports management.