Mercyhurst University Athletics

2010:  Played in all 19 games starting in 17…Jump started the Lakers to a 4-0-1 start during a five game stretch where he scored five goals registering 10 points…recorded a game winner against Shippensburg and Findlay on Sep.15 and 24 respectively…Ended his senior season with eight goals, two assists, and 18 points…scored twice against Davis and Elkins helping the Lakers to a 3-1 win.

2009: Appeared in all 21 games, starting 20 times…skillful forward, had breakthrough season…scored four goals and added three assists for 11 points, sixth on team…notched two game-winners, in home victories over Houghton and Gannon…goal against Houghton marked first of career...assisted on Michael De Rose’s goal in NCAA First Round game at Slippery Rock Nov. 13…provided assist on Austin Solomon’s game-winner at Tiffin.

2008: Played 14 games and started eight as a sophomore…Recorded one assist…Assisted Billy Colton as he gave the Lakers a 1-0 lead at West Chester Oct. 4…Attempted 11 shots, including three on target.

Prior to Mercyhurst: Played at North Country Community College in Saranac, N.Y. and was a team captain...At John Hampden, was a Wycombe Wanderers Centre of Excellence for five years.

Personal: Born Nov. 9, 1988...Majoring in business management...Son of Jay and Paula Atkins...One brother James.