Before Denver: Played for the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders of the United States Hockey League in 2010-11 • recorded 21 points on eight goals and 13 assists in 58 games • helped Eastern Conference champion Cedar Rapids to a 42-12 regular-season record • added two power-play goals and two game-winning goals • tallied a +5 plus/minus rating, 81 PIMs and 75 shots on goal • added two assists in eight playoff games • named USHL Defensive Player of the Week for Jan. 2, 2011.

Personal: Son of Dave and Verleen Didier • brother of Erin (19) and Alyssa (16) • graduated from Washington High School (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) in 2011 • chose Denver because he grew up watching Pioneer hockey games and for its school, great hockey team and coaching staff • career goals are to play in the NHL and be successful in everything • enjoys playing golf and tennis • volunteered for Kids Summer and Hockey Camps • favorite athlete is Nicklas Lidstrom • captured U16 AAA Hockey Club national championship as a member of the Colorado Thunderbirds in 2010 • undeclared major • selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the fourth round (97th overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft • born April 8, 1993.