Clarkson has four former players competing in the American Hockey League as the 2012-13 season begins: goalie David Leggio (Rochester), forwards Steve Zalewski (Albany) and Brandon DeFazio (Bridgeport) and defenseman Mark Borowiecki (Ottawa).

Stats

David Leggio: 4-2, 3.48 GAA, .902 save percentage

Brandon DeFazio: 3 games 2 goals-1 assist—3 points

Mark Borowiecki: 5 1-1—2

Steve Zalewski: 3 0-0—0

Leggio Returns Home

In his second year with Rochester, which is the top farm club of the Buffalo Sabres, Leggio has become a starter this season and got the chance to play in Buffalo on Tuesday night and made 36 saves to lead Rochester to a 3-1 win over Hamilton.

Game Highlights

Post-game Interview

Leggio also was part of some preseason fun, helping deliver season tickets to Rochester fans:

Zalewski the Veteran

Zalewski has been with the Albany Devils since midway through the 2010-11 season and how has found himself as a veteran on the squad, despite being in only his fifth season of pro hockey:

Boro the Bruiser

Borowiecki managed to score a goal and pick up 27 minutes of penalties recently against the Syracuse Crunch. Here's how he earned most of the penalty minutes:

DeFazio Producing

After being part of the Pittsburgh Penguins organization, DeFazio is now with the Islanders organization and playing in Bridgeport, Conn. He has already scored two goals for his new team:

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