Niagara University Athletics

Why Niagara?
“Niagara University seemed like a great place to grow not only as a student and an athlete, but as a person as well. I felt at home when I visited Niagara and the opportunity to play hockey while pursuing a degree is something I am really looking forward to.”

2015-16 Season
Named co-captain for the second season in his Niagara career...Played in 36 games, scoring a career-best two goals to go with two assists for four points...Blocked a career-best 36 shots and registered 30 shots on goal at the offensive end.

2014-15 Season
Suited up for 24 games as a junior…Named a co-captain of the team before the season…Accumulated three assists totaling three points for the season… Took 29 shots on net…Finished the season with 52 penalty minutes.

2013-14 Season
Earned a second-straight nomination to the AHA All-Academic Team...Played in 14 games as a sophomore, registering career-high marks in goals (1), assists (4) and points (5)...Scored his first career goal and assist during the 6-4 win vs. Canisius (10/12) for a two-point evening...Finished the season with 16 blocks.

2012-13 Season
Named to the AHA All-Academic Team...Played in 22 games, including 16 conference matchups...Finished the season with 25 shots on goal.

Before Niagara
Spent the last four seasons with the Newmarket Hurricanes (OJHL)...The captain steadily improved his point total each season, recording 14 goals, 59 assists for 73 points in his four-year stint with the Hurricanes...His 25 points in the 2011 season was tied for second best among defensemen on the club...Awarded the OJHL Humanitarian of the Year Award which is given to the player who has made the most notable contribution to his community, including, but not limited to charitable work, school visits and extra-curricular off-ice activities.

Personal
Born in Newmarket, Ont...Son of Paul and Patti Dineen...Has a sister, Meagan...Majoring in accounting...Left shot.