Clarkson University Athletics

Nick Avakyan is a 6’1”, 185-lb left-catching goaltender from Glendale, California, who brings a blend of junior experience and proven consistency to Clarkson’s crease. He arrives on campus following a strong season in the NAHL with the Johnstown Tomahawks, and his journey through the WHL and other junior circuits has established him as a reliable and technically sound netminder.

During the 2024–25 season with the Johnstown Tomahawks (NAHL), Avakyan appeared in 25 games, recording 13 wins, a .925 save percentage, and a 2.41 goals-against average—numbers that highlight his steady presence between the pipes. His performance helped Johnstown secure a playoff berth, and his coach praised his “calming presence, rebound control, clean glove work, and puck-handling skills” as standout attributes that lent stability to the team.

Before his NAHL tenure, Avakyan played nearly 100 games in the WHL with the Tri-City Americans and Portland Winterhawks, as well as short stints in the AJHL and USHL—adding diverse junior experience to his resume.

The Back of the Hockey Card:

• Nick is from Glendale, California
• Will wear #60 for the Golden Knights
• Catches Left
• 6-1 185lb Goaltender
• Played 25 games in 2024-25 for the Johnston Tomahawks with a .925 save percentage and recorded 13 wins.
• Played 3 seasons for the Tri City Americans in the WHL (Western Hockey League)