John Occhiuto Class: Senior Hometown: Getzville, N.Y. High School: Williamsville North Last College: Canisius Height / Weight: 5-7 / 145 Position: Midfielder Birthdate: 02/25/1981

AT CANISIUS Tallied six assists in 37 games over two seasons for the Golden Griffins...one of only three players to start all 20 games in 1999...registered 42 shots, including 23 in his freshman campaign.

HIGH SCHOOL Earned four letters in soccer at Williamsville North High School playing for Art Jaspe and Nick Giammusso...a three-time All-ECIC Division I selection...competed in New York State Olympic Development Program for five years...a member of four-time state champion Dynamo Club Team from 1992-2000...also lettered in hockey and wrestling at Williamsville North.

PERSONAL: Born Feb. 25, 1981...son of Tommaso and Mary Anne Occhiuto...has one sister...a social sciences major.