January 28, 2010

NCAA PRO-File with Todd White

The following article featuring former Clarkson standout Todd White appeared January 28 on the National Hockey League (NHL) Web site.

 

By Bob Snow
NHL.com Correspondent

In his professor-like spectacles and neatly pressed suit, Todd White could pass for Matt Damon in the movie, "The Talented Mr. Ripley," about a master of disguises and imposter lifestyles.

Take a look at his Clarkson University academic and playing resume and current decade-long NHL run as a pesky and productive center, however, and those off-ice and on-ice contrasts morph into the perfect picture of the long-running successes of the talented Mr. White.

A poster boy for persistence in the classroom and throughout his hockey career, White, now in his third season with the Atlanta Thrashers, is a rare breed: He graduated with a double major in accounting and finance, reached NCAA heights, and established a long -- and lucrative -- pro career.

Complete article can be accessed via the NHL Web site by clicking here.