 During his collegiate career, he was a co-winner of Boston University’s Most Improved Player Award following the 2003–04 season.Spang led Boston University defensemen in goals (nine), assists (22) and points (31) in 40 games as a senior.Won a Hockey East regular season and tournament championship at Boston University in 2005–06 he was an Alternate Captain for the Worcester Sharks as a rookie in 2006–07 and remained with the club for the following 2007-08 season.