University of Maine Athletics

JUNIOR (2020-21): Appeared in all 16 during his junior season... Tallied two assists and 17 blocked shots as an assistant captain... Dished out his two assists in the final two games of the season... His first assist came during the Black Bears’ shoot-out victory over #6 UMass (03/05)... Assisted on another goal during the Hockey East Opening Round loss to New Hampshire (03/10).

SOPHOMORE (2019-20): Skated in all 34 games for the University of Maine Black Bears… Recorded one goal and four assists during the 2019-20 season… Scored his goal in the Alfond Arena home opener against Alaska Anchorage (10/11)... Assisted in two games during the first semester (11/01 and 11/29)... Tallied two assists in a 6-2 victory over Merrimack (1/31).

FRESHMAN (2018-2019): Skated in all 36 games for the Black Bears ... Recorded two assists in his first collegiate season ... Had first career collegiate point (assist) against New Hampshire (1/21) ... Had second assist of the season against Boston University (3/9) ... Was tied for the team lead in blocked shots at 42.

BEFORE MAINE: The Pennsylvania native played for the Central Illinois Flying aces during the 2017-18 season, registering two goals and six assists in 45 games. Previously, Butala skated for the Bloomington Thunder, Cedar Rapids Rough Riders and the Sioux City Musketeers.

PERSONAL: A business major... Born August 1, 1998...son of Renee and Paul Butala...has one brother... Philadelphia professional sports fan, coaches high school lacrosse.