 Breslin attended Lake Superior State University . While a freshman he helped the Lakers win the school 's first national championship in 1988 . He served as an alternate captain in his senior season while also tying two school records , points in a game ( 7 ) and points in a series ( 10 ) . Undrafted out of college , he signed with the Los Angeles Kings as a free agent . He spent four years in their minor league system playing for Phoenix and South Carolina . After a brief stint in the RHI , he joined the Wolves as a free agent . As a member of the Wolves , Breslin was highly involved in charitable activities which led to him winning IHL Man of the Year honors in the 1996 – 97 season . He was a member of Chicago 's Turner Cup champion team the following year . 
