Another big defenseman with intimidating size in this year's recruiting class ... should be a contributor right away ... physical player, who likes to mix it up in the corners ... very active in the defensive zone ... can separate his man from the puck with a big check ... good work ethic ... brings high energy level to practice every day ... owns bright future in Black Knights' system ... making adjustment to college game ... one of eight players from "hockey state" of Minnesota.
Prior to West Point: Accrued over 100 minutes in penalties for head coach John Lafontaine and the Bozeman Ice Dogs ... appeared in 53 of the team's 56 games .... registered six assists on the year ... all-conference selection during high school hockey days ... member of Select 17 team in Minnesota and Great 8 Minnesota Hockey squad ... four-time academic achievement award winner in high school ... member of the lacrosse team ... led the laxmen in scoring final three years ... two-time all-conference selection on the soccer pitch as well.
Personal: Zachary Douglas McKelvie ... born Feb. 22, 1985, in New Brighton, Minn. ... son of Vicky and Rick McKelvie ... has two brothers, Ryan (23) and Chris (20) ... brother Ryan plays hockey at Minnesota State ... major is undeclared.
