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Chris Nieves returns for his fourth season with the Bears, having played in 50 games and totaling a goal and two assists for three points.

2011: Played in 16 games, started four.

2010: Played in 17 games, started 14, scored a goal and an assist for three points.

2008: Played in 17 games, started two, recorded an assist.

Personal: Son of Veronica and Steve Nieves . . . majoring in physics with a minor in chemistry . . . career ambition is to be a state trooper . . . also ran track in high school . . . favorite TV show is "Prison Break" . . . favorite movie is Donnie Darko . . . favorite music is anything alternative . . . favorite food is sushi . . . favorite athlete is Cristiano Ronaldo . . . favorite team is Manchester United . . . lists his parents as his hero . . . favorite class at Potsdam is Intro to Literature