| At Dartmouth: Nardella finished his sophomore season as the Big Green's leading scorer with 20 points (8g, 12a) in 30 games and was also named ECAC All-Academic. He had a game-high four points (2g, 2a) in Dartmouth's 5-1 win against Union (1/8). Nardella strung together two three-game point scoring streaks, recording a point in each game. He had a two-assist game in the Big Green's 3-2 win against Cornell (2/27). Nardella closed the season with points (2g, 4a) in five of the last six games (2/25-3/11). He appeared in all 29 games as a freshman and recorded 15 points (5g, 10a). Nardella potted both goals in a 2-1 victory at Nebraska-Omaha (11/27). In his first collegiate game, an 8-5 win against Niagara (11/8), Nardella scored a goal and picked up an assist. He also potted the gamewinner in a 4-2 win at Princeton (1/8). Nardella collected assists on both Dartmouth goals in a 4-2 loss against Harvard (1/2).
High School/Juniors: Nardella played four seasons in the NAHL with the Springfield Jr. Blues. He scored 213 points (66g, 147a) in 171 career games and earned three all-star game invitations. Nardella's 213 points make him one of the all-time leading scorers in Springfield history. He also was a member of two USA Hockey Select All-Star teams and played in international competition.
Personal: Nardella's favorite NHL team is the Chicago Black Hawks, and all-star forward Tony Amonte, is his favorite player. Away from the rink, Nardella enjoys golf and lists Friends as his favorite TV show. His cousin, Bob Nardella, plays for the Turner Cup Champion Chicago Wolves of the International Hockey League.
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