• Nieves, whose nickname is “Boo,” is committed to playing at the University of Michigan in the fall.

• Nieves skated for Team USA at the 2011 Ivan Hlinka Tournament and collected three assists in four games.

• He played for the Syracuse Nationals midget squad in 2009-10, recording 72 points (30-42--72) in 60 games.

• One of his pastimes away from the rink is playing the drums.