UMass Lowell Athletics

AS A JUNIOR: Played and started in 15 games • 2008 Northeast-10 Conference Second Team all-star • 2008 NE-10 All-Academic Team • 2009 NE-10 Conference Commissioner[apos]s Honor Roll • Tallied two goals on the year, first the game-winner in a 1-0 victory over Franklin Pierce and another in a 2-0 win against Southern New Hampshire • Tallied one assist on the year.

AS A SOPHOMORE: Northeast-10 Second Team all-star selection • ESPN The Magazine District 1 Third Team • Played and started in 20 games • His first collegiate goal was the game-winner in a 1-0 victory at Southern Connecticut on Sept. 15 • Also had one assist on the year.

AS A FRESHMAN: Saw action in 12 games, making nine starts on the year • Selected as a Northeast-10 Commissioner[apos]s Bronze Scholar.

ALGONQUIN REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year varsity starter for John Frederick at Algonquin Regional High School • Member of 2004 and 2005 Massachusetts Division 1 State Champion teams • Named Tournament Most Valuable Player in 2005 • Honorable Mention for league All-Star in 2004 and 2005 • Played for the Inter SC club team out of Boston for Sid Mazzola • Four-year Honor Roll student at ARHS.

PERSONAL: One of two children of Nancy and Mirek Kocandrle of Northboro, Mass. • Lists favorite professional teams as Manchester United, San Antonio Spurs and Denver Broncos • Favorite athletes are Ken Griffey, Jr. and Cristiano Ronaldo • Majoring in civil engineering.