Niagara University Athletics

Why Niagara?
“I chose Niagara because it offers great academics and a great hockey program. It has a truly welcoming environment and it’s located not too far from home.  I am looking forward to pursuing my education here at NU while playing hockey for the Purple Eagles.”

2015-16 Season
Played in four games as a sophomore before missing the final 33 games due to injury...Tallied one assist vs. Robert Morris (10/24)...Recorded 10 shots on goal.

2014-15 Season
Named to the 2015 AHA All-Academic Team...Appeared in 18 games his first season with Niagara… Scored seven goals and added six assists for a total of 13 points… Set a season-high with three points in a game with two goals and an assist against Canisius (Jan. 24, 2015)…Scored his first NCAA goal against Clarkson (Oct. 10, 2014)…Finished with the highest shooting percentage on the team at .189%... Was named AHA Rookie of the Week twice (Nov. 25, 2014 & Jan. 27, 2015).

Before Niagara
Began his OJHL  junior hockey career with the Vaughan Vipers before making his way to the Markham Waxers where he recorded 47 points in 58 games...Joined the Aurora Tigers for the 2012-13 season where he led the squad to a division title...The two-time OJHL North All-Star team member was named captain the following season en route to the OJHL North-East Conference title...Wrapped up two campaigns with the Tigers with 49 goals and 50 assists for 99 points in regular season play, while adding another 13 points in playoff action.

Personal
Born in Richmond Hill, Ontario...Son of Tony and Cinzia Angiolella...Has one brother, Peter...Majoring in sport management...Left shot.