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University of Massachusets Athletics
2020-21 Hockey Roster
Jersey Number 6
Kolby Vegara
- Position:
- Defenseman
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 193
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Malden, Mass.
- Prev School:
- Philadelphia (NAHL)
AS A JUNIOR IN 2020-21: Appeared in six games, most often dressing as a forward … Made season debut at Merrimack (12/6).
AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2019-20: Saw action in five games, dressing as a forward in three … Dressed as a forward for the first time vs. UConn (2/29).
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2018-19: Appeared in 14 games, had two shots on goal and seven blocks … Made collegiate debut vs. Rensselaer (10/12), paired with Colin Felix.
BEFORE UMASS: Appeared in 122 career games in the North American Hockey League (NAHL) over two season, recording 34 points on eight goals and 26 assists with a +17 rating … Totaled five goals and 19 assists for 24 points in 2017-18 with the Philadelphia Rebels over 61 games … Served as an assistant captain for Philadelphia and was voted team’s Best Defenseman … Participated in the 2018 NAHL Top Prospects Tournament … Was a member of the Aston Rebels in 2016-17 and was named to the NAHL Robertson Cup All-Tournament Team … Won a MetJHL championship with the Boston Jr. Rangers in 2014-15.
PERSONAL: Born Kolby Lavrik Vegara on July 15, 1997 in Stoneham, Massachusetts … Son of Darren and Joan Vegara … Graduated from Boston College High School in Dorchester, Massachusetts in 2015 … Majoring in operations & information management.
AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2019-20: Saw action in five games, dressing as a forward in three … Dressed as a forward for the first time vs. UConn (2/29).
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2018-19: Appeared in 14 games, had two shots on goal and seven blocks … Made collegiate debut vs. Rensselaer (10/12), paired with Colin Felix.
BEFORE UMASS: Appeared in 122 career games in the North American Hockey League (NAHL) over two season, recording 34 points on eight goals and 26 assists with a +17 rating … Totaled five goals and 19 assists for 24 points in 2017-18 with the Philadelphia Rebels over 61 games … Served as an assistant captain for Philadelphia and was voted team’s Best Defenseman … Participated in the 2018 NAHL Top Prospects Tournament … Was a member of the Aston Rebels in 2016-17 and was named to the NAHL Robertson Cup All-Tournament Team … Won a MetJHL championship with the Boston Jr. Rangers in 2014-15.
PERSONAL: Born Kolby Lavrik Vegara on July 15, 1997 in Stoneham, Massachusetts … Son of Darren and Joan Vegara … Graduated from Boston College High School in Dorchester, Massachusetts in 2015 … Majoring in operations & information management.
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