23 Mike Nikiforov
Mike Nikiforov
  • Height:
    6-3
  • Weight:
    205
  • Year:
    Gr
  • Hometown:
    Framingham, Mass.
  • High School:
    Framingham
  • Position:
    GK

Bio

Two-year captain ... graduated from Framingham High School in 2006 ... majored in information systems audit and control ... pursuing a graduate degree in accountancy.

2009: Named to NE-10 All-Academic team ... started 16 of 17 games and posted a record of 6-9-2 ... tied for sixth in conference with five shutouts on the season ... made 80 saves, fourth most in the NE-10 ... stopped seven shots in 4-0 over AIC Sept. 1 ... equaled season-high with nine saves in 1-0 win over Stonehill Sept. 19 ... made eight saves in consecutive games at Assumption Oct. 17 and at Southern New Hampshire Oct. 20 ... named NE-10 Goalkeeper of the Week Nov. 2.

2008: Started all 19 games ... posted a record of 8-9-2 ... was in net for all but 36 minutes ... had three shutouts, against Bloomfield Aug. 30, Mercy Sept. 7 and at Stonehill Oct. 8 ... led the Northeast-10 in saves with 99 ... named NE-10 Goalkeeper of the Week on Sept. 8 after posting wins against Molloy Sept. 2 and Mercy and making 13 combined saves ... allowed one goal or less in 10 games ... made season-high 14 saves at Stonehill.

2007: Made six starts in his first season of action ... compiled a 1.87 goals against average and .750 save percentage and posted a 3-3-0 record ... made first career start on Sept. 5 vs. Bryant ... earned first career win on Sept. 8 vs. Queens (N.Y.), when he combined on a shutout with Adam Kilpatrick ... named Northeast-10 Conference Freshman of the Week on Sept. 10 ... matched season-high six saves in 3-2 win over 12th-ranked Bridgeport on Sept. 12 ... named to NE-10 Weekly Honor Roll on Sept. 17.

2006: Missed season due to injury.

Before Bentley: Earned Bay State League All-Star honors ... selected as team captain ... also played lacrosse.