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Nyquist, an American Hockey Coaches Association East First Team All-American in 2010, appeared in 113 games at the University of Maine while registering 43 goals and 94 assists for 144 points during his three year career in Orono. Nyquist was a two-time finalist for the Hobey Baker award, finishing in the top-10 in 2011 and in the top-three in 2010. During his sophomore year, Nyquist produced 19 goals and 42 assists for 61 points in 39 games as he led the Black Bears in points in all three of his seasons. An AHCA East Second-Team All-American in 2010-11, Nyquist earned a pair of Hockey East First Team All-Conference recognitions and a spot on the Hockey East All-Tournament Team in 2010. The Detroit Red Wings drafted Nyquist in the fourth round, 121st overall, of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. Nyquist recently wrapped up his 10th season in the NHL, spending his first eight seasons in Detroit before a short stop in San Jose and one year with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Through his 10-year professional career in the NHL, Nyquist has produced 146 goals and 202 assists for 348 points in 570 career games.