One of 13 freshmen on the squad ... one of two players from Connecticut ... lone player on the team from the United States Hockey League.
BACKGROUND: Born in Setauket, N.Y. ... now calls Simsbury, Conn., home ... 2011 graduate of Northwood School ... served as team captain of the lacrosse team where he played in the midfield ... hockey team's home rink was in Lake Placid, N.Y., where the "Miracle on Ice" took place ... played for Jim Mackenzie and the Muskegon Lumberkings of the USHL ... served as alternate captain ... son of John and Diane Pomarico ... first member of his family to embark on a military career ... cousin, Tom, was a member of the University of Michigan football team and is a 2012 graduate ... Christian enjoys fishing, golfing and cycling ... lists Scott Stevens, Bob Robert and P.J. Stock as his favorite athletes.
