AS A JUNIOR IN 2006
Appeared in all 19 games, starting 18...Took three shots on goal during the season...Anchored a defense that allowed just 12 goals and shut out eight teams.
AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2005
Appeared in 14-of-18 games, earning 13 starts...Second among BU defenders in scoring with a goal...Put up six shots...Scored the lone goal, which was also the game-winner and his first career goal, in 1-0 win at Albany on Oct. 9.
AS A RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN IN 2004
Appeared in 14-of-21 games, earning six starts...Named BU[apos]s Most Improved Player...Saw action in all four post-season games...Registered his first career assist in BU[apos]s 3-1 loss to St. John[apos]s in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Nov. 23.
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2003
Did not see any action.
BEFORE BOSTON UNIVERSITY
As a senior at the William E. Tolman High School in Pawtucket, R.I., was selected to the Small Division Second Team and All-State Academic Team...During his junior season, guided Tulman to the Rhode Island Small Division state championship while earning all-playoff and third-team Small Division honors...As a sophomore, named to the Pawtucket Times All-Area First Team...Spent his freshman year playing at Central Falls High School, earning third-team Small Division honors...Member of the National Honor Society and four-time Honor Roll selection.
PERSONAL
Born on October 22, 1985 in Providence, R.I...Son of Gloria and Francisco Puerta...Enrolled in the College of Communication, majoring in mass communications with a concentration in Spanish.
| STATISTICS |
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| Overall Stats | America East Stats |
| Year | GP-GS | Sh | G | Asts | Pts | GP-GS | Sh | G | Asts | Pts |
| 2006 | 19-18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8-7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 14-6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5-4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 14-13 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7-7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Tot. | 47-37 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20-18 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
