Niagara University Athletics

Why Niagara?
“I was looking for a small school environment and that is what Niagara University offered. After doing research, the business program was exactly what I was looking for. I also chose Niagara University because of the excellent men’s hockey program.”

2016-17 Season
Named a co-captain as a junior...Played in 28 games, scoring one goal and adding five assists...Two assists in five playoff games...Tied for second on the Purple Eagles with a career-high 45 blocked shots...Accrued 34 shots on goal.

2015-16 Season
Played in 29 games during his sophomore campaign...Scored two goals and one assist for three points...Ranked third on the team with 41 blocked shots and put 38 shots on goal...Named to the 2015-16 Atlantic Hockey All-Academic Team.

2014-15 Season
Appeared in 36 games as a rookie…Finished fourth on the team with 17 points, netting five goals and adding 12 assists…Accumulated 46 shots on net and ended the year with a .109 shooting percentage…Secured his first career point against St. Lawrence (Oct 11, 2014) and scored his first career goal against Bentley (Nov 08, 2014)… Named to the Gladiator Custom Mouthguards All-Rookie Team chosen by the AHA coaches… Led Niagara freshman in scoring and was eighth in scoring among AHA defensemen.

Before Niagara
Spend five years in CCHL, split between the Cumberland Grads and the Pembroke Lumber Kings...In two years with the Lumber Kings, played in 120 games, while scoring 23 goals, 48 assists and 71 points.

Personal
Born in Ottawa, Ontario...Son of Gary Harper and Lori Viau...Has a brother, Brandon...Majoring in business...Left shot.