Nick Tuzzolino

Nicholas "Nick" Tuzzolino (born January 19, 1986 in Buffalo, New York) is an American professional ice hockey Defenceman who currently plays for the Utah Grizzlies in the ECHL. He is the younger brother of Tony Tuzzolino.

Playing career
Tuzzolino, a Buffalo-native played four years of Junior hockey in the Buffalo area most notably with the Lincoln Stars. He was drafted 196th overall by the New York Islanders in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, from the Ontario Hockey League. Nick played with the Sarnia Sting and the Sudbury Wolves before turning professional with the Fort Wayne Komets of the United Hockey League at the end of the 2006–07 season.

In the 2007-08, Nick played his first full pro season with the Flint Generals of the IHL, and was selected to the IHL's All-Rookie Team, before he signed with the Alaska Aces of the East Coast Hockey League for the 2008–09 season.

After scoring 27 points for the Aces, Tuzzolino was invited to the Providence Bruins training camp for the 2009–10 season on September 21, 2009. After his release he re-signed to a one-year deal with the Aces.

Awards & achievements

 * 2007–08 IHL  All-Rookie Team