DENNY URBAN

Robert Morris

Jr. | D | Pittsburgh, Pa.

Denny Urban has led Robert Morris defensemen in scoring in back-to-back seasons.

Key Statistics: A first-team All-CHA defenseman, Urban finished third on the team in scoring with 27 points—more than double the combined total of any other two Colonials defensemen. Enters 2009-10 just two points from tying the school mark for career scoring by a defenseman held by Chris Kaufman, despite the fact that Urban has played fewer than half the number of games Kaufman did. Urban has 48 points in 66 games.

What He Does: The hometown boy isn’t afraid to jump up into the rush, but he has gotten better in the defensive zone as he has gained more game experience. With the rest of the defense, Urban helped turn Robert Morris’ season around in front of freshman goaltender Brooks Ostergard late in the campaign, allowing more than three goals in a game just once over their final 10 and posting a 5-2-3 record.

The Bigger Picture: Urban was often paired with fellow right-shot Josh Jones last season. He recorded 17 of his 27 points against CHA opponents, so his non-conference production could stand to improve.

Robert Morris coach Derek Schooley on Urban: “He had a very good year last year and is a very dynamic player. He controls the play, skates well, makes a solid first pass and got better as he got more responsibility last season. We need him to repeat that again this season.”