UMass Lowell Athletics

AS A FRESHMAN (2025-26): Appeared in 29 games for UMass Lowell … Recorded 12 points on six goals and six assists … Recorded his first point with a goal against No. 2 Western Michigan (10/17) … Blocked 12 total shots … Recorded the game-winning goal against Vermont (2/14).

Before UMass Lowell: Spent the last three seasons with the Portland Winterhawks of the WHL, totaling 147 points (73g, 74a) in 186 regular season games and 38 postseason points (19g, 19a) in 45 appearances. 

Personal: Son of Stephanie and Rino Buttazzoni ... Has one brother, Mirko, who is a also on the team ... Enjoys shopping, traveling, napping and eating ... Lists Money Heist, Outer Banks and Nobody Wants This as his favorite TV shows ... Names the Chicago Blackhawks, New England Patriots and Golden State Warriors as his favorite professional sports teams ... His favorite sports figures are Patrick Kane, Tom Brady and Stephen Curry ... Considers winning the U18 Midget Prep Championship as his greatest sports moment ... Chose UMass Lowell because he "likes the Hockey East and wanted to play with his brother" ...  Wants to play professional hockey after UMass Lowell.