Emmanuel College (Ma.)

AS A SOPHOMORE ... Niski saw action in 11 games with three starts in his sophomore season for the Saints ... took six total shots on the year with three shots coming on goal for a .500 shots-on-goal percentage ... voted the team's Most Improved Player at Emmanuel's Athletic Awards Night on April 27th ... named to the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) All-Academic Team.

AS A FRESHMAN … Niski appeared in eight games, earning two starts for the Saints … Made collegiate debut on Sept. 3 in a 0-0 draw vs. Maine Maritime … Made first collegiate start on Sept. 4 vs. Husson University in another 0-0 tie … Scored first collegiate goal which proved to be the game-winner on Sept. 22 in a 10-0 victory over Wheelock College … Ended the year with 10 shot attempts, landing six on net for a .600 shots on goal percentage.

BEFORE EMMANUEL ... Niski played on the varsity soccer team at Oxford High School (Oxford, Conn.) and started all four years.

Major: Chemistry

Careen Aspirations: to be editor of a scientific magazine

Favorite Movie: Never Back Down

Favorite Book: The Elegant Univerise

Favorite Pre-game Meal: anything and everything