Justin Gates Class: Freshman Hometown: Cranston, R.I. Height / Weight: 6-1 / 190 Position: G Birthdate: 03/20/1988 Last Team: New Hampshire Monarchs (EJHL)

BEFORE PROVIDENCE: Played last season with the New Hampshire Junior Monarchs, where he helped the team win the Tier III Jr. A National Championship ... Posted a 13-4-1 record, a 2.27 goals against average and a .938 save percentage ... Played hockey and baseball at Lawrence Academy ... Was captain of his team and was named to the All-ISL Team and NEPSIHA Div. 1 All-Star First Team in 2005-06 ... Was named his team's MVP by his teammates in 2005-06 while playing at Lawrence Academy.

PERSONAL: NAME: Justin J. Gates ... BIRTHDATE: March 20, 1988 ... FAMILY: Son of Bob and Cindy Gates ... Has one older brother, Bobby ... MAJOR: Undeclared ... HOBBIES: Golfing, fishing, playing soccer, working out.