5 RJ Boyd
	Class: Junior Hometown: Lake Worth, Fla. Height / Weight: 6-1 / 199 Position: D Birthdate: 06/04/1993 Last Team: Indiana Ice (USHL)

Prior to MSU: Played a year and a half for the Indiana Ice, appearing in 50 games, earning 93 PIM and 14 points from the blue line in 2011-12 ... Began his college career at Sacred Heart University (AHA) in 2010-11, but left mid-season and signed on with the Ice ... Appeared in 33 games in his first season in Indiana ... Drafted by the Florida Panthers in the seventh round (183rd overall pick) in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft ...Played two seasons of varsity hockey at Cushing Academy (2008-10),. recording six goals and 21 assists over two seasons, earning "Best Defenseman" award.

Personal: Born Feb. 7, 1991 ... Son of Don and Karen Boyd ... Has two brothers (Sam and Rich), who both played varsity hockey at Cushing Academy, and a younger sister, Maggie, who did as well ... Lists the Detroit Red Wings and Florida Panthers as his favorite NHL franchises, and Chris Pronger as his favorite NHL player ... Lists his parents as his biggest hockey influences, for supporting him in everything he did ... Lists his idols as his siblings. "We are constantly wanting each other to do well, and it motivates me to be better." ... Enjoys fishing, boating, and golf away from the rink.