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Appleton, a center, is one of five incoming freshmen that signed a National Letter of Intent in November to join the Spartans for the upcoming 2015-16 season.
Appleton produced 40 points, including 12 goals and 28 assists, in 54 regular-season games with the USHL’s Tri-City Storm. The 6-foot-2 forward was a key power-play contributor as half of his 28 assists came on the man advantage. In seven playoff games for the Storm, Appleton scored four goals and added four assists.
Prior to joining the Storm, Appleton excelled in Wisconsin high school hockey where in three seasons playing for Notre Dame Academy he produced 162 points (62g, 100a).