Cole Straub Class: Senior Hometown: Oakville, Ontario High School: Appleby College Height / Weight: 6-1 / 190 Position: GoalKeeper

Third-year player gained considerable playing experience after earning six starts in the six games he played • a quick, versatile player who will be vying with junior Greg Tait and freshman Chris Sawyer for the starting job in goal • possesses good quickness around the goal • plays with a great deal of confidence when he is in games • has a strong vertical leap which makes it difficult for opponents to get the ball over his head around the goal.

AS A SOPHOMORE: Played in six games and earned six starts in those games • in his first collegiate start (and first game of his career), he helped Notre Dame shutout 10th-ranked St. John’s in its 1-0 upset as he made six saves in the contest • also came up with six saves in Irish’s 2-0 loss to Georgetown • registered a career-high seven saves against Villanova in 2-1 victory • posted a 1.09 goals against average and .793 save percentage while making 23 saves • also was credited with 2.5 shutouts.

AS A FRESHMAN: Did not see any playing time during the ’99 campaign.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Two-sport standout in soccer and basketball at Appleby • three-time team MVP in soccer • twice earned MVP honors in basketball • captained both teams as a junior and senior • led basketball team to two consecutive undefeated seasons as well as two conference, regional and state championships • soccer team claimed state championship in 1996 • member of the Under-20 Canadian National squad • played in four matches for the Under-18 squad • selected to the Under-18 Ontario Provincial Team • one of the top members of Burlington Havoc club team • during the 1997 and 1998 seasons, registered a 1.89 goals against average and .920 save percentage • had a .57 goals against average with the team at the USA Cup in which his team was a finalist in the Under-17 “B” division • father Carl is a 1973 Notre Dame graduate, while uncle Alan earned his degree in 1980 • father played club soccer while a student • born April 11, 1981 • enrolled in the College of Arts and Letters.

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