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Pimm impresses Huskies

by Northeastern Huskies Added 2010-06-16

Braden Pimm, a wiry, left-handed centerman from British Columbia, skates onto Northeastern’s forward corps after acting as an indispensable tool in the Vernon Vipers’ (BCHL) lineup for the last three seasons. Not only did the six-footer rack up 161 points the last three seasons, but he bore the ‘A’ on his sweater for the last two, indicating his leadership qualities he can bring to NU even as a freshman.

In just 59 contests last year, Pimm torched the scoring sheet for 68 points (25-43-68) as the first-line centerman. The Fort St. John, B.C. native’s efforts helped lift Vernon to its second-consecutive BCHL Championship and RBC Cup as National Junior A Champions by scoring eight points (3-5-8) in the playoffs. The Vipers posted a 51-6-0-3 mark in 2009-10 with Pimm acting as assistant captain.

That same season, Pimm earned Vernon’s ‘Coach’s Award’ and was named to the BCHL All-Star Team for the second-consecutive season.

In 2008-09, NU’s newest forward totaled 54 points (24-30-54) in 60 games in his first season donning the ‘A’ and tallied 11 points (5-6-11) in Vernon’s first run to capturing the RBC Cup. Pimm locked down a spot on the BCHL All-Star Team that season as the Vipers skated away with National Junior A Championship honors.

Pimm’s first season with Vernon was productive, as well, as he recorded 39 points (15-24-39) in 60 games.

“He is a very good centerman who excels at both ends of the ice,” assistant coach Albie O’Connell said. “He is a fierce competitor with good vision and playmaking ability.”

One of Pimm’s intangibles is his durability. In three seasons with Vernon, he missed only one game, including the regular season and playoffs. In all, he participated in 222 fixtures.

Before dressing in Vernon’s uniform, Pimm tasted success with the Midget AAA Notre Dame Hounds as his team captured the MAC’s Tournament.

Pimm’s knack for the game and productivity in the British Columbia Hockey League will immediately bolster Northeastern’s offensive prowess. As a player who has been touted for his hard-working attitude, his blue-collar style of play will be welcomed with open arms at Matthews Arena for years to come.

Pimm will dress in the #14 jersey this season.