Niagara University Athletics

2004: Started 18 of 19 matches...Second collegiate goal was the game winner in a double-overtime win vs. Rider (Oct. 31)...Took 18 shots on the season, including a personal-best four vs. Iona (Oct. 17)...Helped team post two shutouts.

2003: One of only two players to start all 18 matches…Took three shots…Helped Niagara post four shutouts.

2002: Started 15 of 16 games…Tallied three points on a goal and an assist…Scored his first collegiate goal, the game winner, in a 2-1 win over Buffalo (Sept. 18)…Took nine shots, including a season-high three, vs. Manhattan (Oct. 13).

Victoria Belmont High School: Team MVP and captain from 1995-2001…Helped team to a 9-3 record as a senior… Played for the Gorge FC club team…Helped team to the 2001 and 2002 nationals…Member of the 2002 Provincial Championship team and was the 2002 VISL Rookie of the Year.

Personal: Born June 14, 1983, in Victoria...Son of Victor and Caroline VandenBoomen...Has an older sister, Monique, and younger sister, Yvonne…Majoring in sports management.