UMass Lowell Athletics

2010-11 - Freshman Year
Appeared in 11 games with one point (0g, 1a) and six penalty minutes ... Recorded a plus or even rating in 7 of 11 games ... Made his collegiate debut in a 2-1 loss to New Hampshire (11/6) ... Scored his first career point, an assist, in an 8-5 win over Bentley (1/25).

Before UMass Lowell
Skated for the Valley Jr. Warriors of the Eastern Junior Hockey League ... Scored 10 goals and nine assists in 42 games in 2009 ... Tallied eight power play points (4g, 4a) and scored one game-winning goal ... Prior to that, he starred with Newburyport High School, earning Cape Ann All-Star status.

Personal
Derek Paul McCoy was born on April 3, 1990 in Newburyport, Massachusetts ... Is one of four children of Leyt and Don McCoy of Newburyport, Mass. ... Father, Don, played for ULowell from 1980-84, scoring 50 goals and 69 assists in 125 games ... Lists Sidney Crosby, Tom Brady and Milan Lucic as his favorite athletes ... Chose UML to earn a great education while playing for a great program ... Would like to work in business following his hockey career ... Lists playing golf, video games and going fishing as his hobbies ... Nicknamed "D" and "Mac"...Majoring in Business Administration.