Born:
November 11, 1989
Birthplace: Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States
Trivia:
Was born deaf but underwent corrective surgery just before his first birthday and can hear almost perfectly.Is the oldest of six children.Began skating right before his 10th birthday but didn't like it at first.Won back-to-back World Junior titles (2008-09).Was an alternate at the 2010 Winter Olympics.Signature move is a 3Lz, also known as the "Rippon Lutz."