Another member of experienced Suffolk blueline group...Appeared in 21 contests as a rookie, notching an assist along way...Brings physical presence to defensive end of ice...HIGH SCHOOL/PREVIOUS HOCKEY:  Standout at Carroll High before playing junior hockey for Boston (IJHL)...PERSONAL:  Sam Edward Kessler was born on October 19, 1984 in Dayton, Ohio...Son of Mike and Mary Kessler...Has older sister, Holly (28) and younger sister Grace (21)...Majoring in Government at Suffolk...Favorites list includes Mom's (food), The Catcher in the Rye (book) and the Cleveland Browns (sports team)