One of four freshmen on the roster ... lone player on the roster from Alaska ... hard worker on and off the ice ... competes every day ... big, strong defenseman ... adds physical presence to the blue line.
BACKGROUND: Born in Anchorage, Alaska ... 2010 graduate of Dimond High School ... chose West Point because of the great education and chance to play Division I hockey ... played for the Lincoln Stars of the USHL ... two-time hockey all-state selection ... chosen for the USA National Development Camp for two seasons ... played varsity baseball for three seasons ... all-state selection as a catcher ... led team to a state championship ... graduated in top 10 percent of his class ... enjoys skiing, hunting and fishing ... son of Calvin and Leslie Lauwers ... one sister, Kristi, 16 ... first member of his family to embark on a military career ... cousin, Colton Lauwers, plays basketball at Adam State ... Dax lists Scott Gomez as his favorite athlete ... major is undeclared.
