Jeff Buvinow spent last season at The Gunnery in Washington, CT, where he played hockey for the past two seasons. He will look to contribute to the Bears' backline immediately, as the Bears' graduated three defensemen in 2008.

Before Brown: Earned NEPSHIA West First Team honors in 2008 ... Was also an Honorable Mention All-New England selection, after finishing second in defensemen scoring in all of New England with 36 points (6g, 30a) ... A team captain and MVP at the Gunnery as a senior, Buvinow also earned NEPSHIA West All-Rookie Team honors in 2007, finishing with 20 points (12g, 8a) ... Was a two-time First Team All-South Jersey selection (2005, 2006), while playing for St. Augustine Prep in Richland, NJ ... Also earned Third Team All-Non-Public (2005) and Second Team All-State (2006), helping to lead St. Augustine to the 2006 Southern Red Division Championship.

Personal: Jeffrey Baier Buvinow is the son of Basam and Christine Buvinow of Turnersville, New Jersey ... Born in 1990 ... Jeff has a sister, Charissa, and a brother, Bradley ... Member of French National Honor Society and Honor Roll student in high school ... Interests: Golf, Tennis ... Major: Undecided.