Niagara University Athletics

Why Niagara?
"I chose to come to Niagara University becuase I felt it was the best fit for my needs and the best fit to help better myself in the future. I chose to come to Niagara because of the people that welcomed me and encouraged me during my visit, as well as the incredible environment it offered."

2008-09
Named to the CHA All-Academic Team...Played in five games, starting four of them...Made a career-high 46 saves in the CHA Tournament Consolation game against Alabama-Huntsville...Played in his longest game as a Purple Eagle in the program’s first-ever scoreless tie against Robert Morris.

2007-08
Named to the CHA All-Rookie Team...Played in 11 games, starting eight of them...Finished the season with a 5-4 record and a 3.26 goals-against average...Recorded a season high 29 saves in a win against Sacred Heart...Totaled 232 saves duirng the 11 games he played in...Allowed only one goal in games against Sacred Heart and Wayne State.

Before Niagara
Played for the Green Bay Gamblers in the United States Hockey League (USHL) with teammate Bryan Haczyk...Posted 20 wins with a 3.06 goals-against average and .903 save percentage for the Gamblers...Was honored as top goalie at the Maritime Junior A Hockey League’s all-star game...Junior A team was MJAHL Champions in 2005-06.

Personal
Born in Strathmore, Alb....Son of Victor and Teresa Avramenko...Has two sisters, Nicole and Vanessa...Left catch...Majoring in accounting.