Education
Larkin attended Phillips Exeter Academy and then spent four years at Colgate University, where he played for the Raiders ice hockey team, and served as the team"s co-captain during his senior season.
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He is currently playing within the KHL Medveščak Zagreb organization of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Larkin was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 5th round (137th overall) of the 2009 National Hockey League Entry Draft, the first Italian-trained player ever selected in the National Hockey League Entry Draft. Internationlly Larkin has represented Italy at the world championships.
In Larkin"s final season at Phillips Exeter Academy he set a school record for most goals and assists by a defenceman in one season (14 and 38, respectively).
He also had the school record for most career points by a defenceman (82). Prior to the 2009 National Hockey League Entry Draft Larkin was ranked 87th overall amongst North American skaters by the National Hockey League Central Scouting Bureau.
This was an improvement of 59 spots from his place three months prior. He was selected in the fifth round, 137th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets, becoming the first Italian-trained player ever chosen in the National Hockey League Entry Draft.
Larkin had an impressive freshman season at Colgate University, playing in 33 games and registering 19 points with 32 minutes in penalties, but his production fell to just 11 points in 41 games played during his sophomore 2010-2011 season.
Upon completion of his collegiate career, on July 5, 2013, Larkin was signed to a two-year entry level contract by the Columbus Blue Jackets. At the conclusion of his entry-level contract with the Blue Jackets, Larkin was not tendered a new offer and was released to free agency. On August 22, 2015, Larkin signed his first professional European contract, agreeing to a one-year contract with Croatian KHL participants Medveščak Zagreb.
Membership
Larkin competed at the 2011 IIHF World Championship Division I, 2012 IIHF World Championship and 2014 IIHF World Championship as a member of the Italy national ice hockey team
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