Niagara University Athletics

Why Niagara?
“Both the academic and athletic programs at Niagara University are excellent. Also, the small campus and student population allows me to interact with my teachers and peers on a more personal level.”

2015-16 Season
Played in 17 games during his senior season...Scored four points on one goal and three assists...Recorded 36 shots on goal and 15 blocked shots.

2014-15 Season
Appeared in 23 games as a junior… Scored one goal and added three assists for a season total of four points…Shot 32 times on net… Had two assists against Notre Dame for a season-high two points (10/24).

2013-14 Season
Named to the 2014 AHA All-Academic Team...Suited up for 25 games during his career-sophomore season...Scored a career-high two goals and eight assists for 10 points...Scored his first goal as at Sacred Heart (2/1)...Secured his first two-point evening at Canisius (2/8) off a goal and an assist...Finished the season with 31 blocked shots and 48 looks on net.

2012-13 Season
Saw action in 10 games, earning his first career-point and assist as a Purple Eagle vs. Clarkson (11/27)...Finished the season with a plus-eight ranking and nine shots on goal.

Before Niagara
Scored 18 goals, 80 assists and 98 points in 182 games in the OJHL, split between the Orangeville Crushers, Aurora Tigers and the Georgetown Raiders...Had a career-season in 2011-12 with the Raiders, scoring six goals, 27 assists and 33 points in 43 games...A member of Canada East’s squad that participated in the World Junior A Challenge in 2010.

Personal
Born in Toronto, Ontario...Son of Frank and Evelina Chiarantano...Has two twin sisters, Sarah and Nicole...Majoring in education...Left shot.