Nichols scored both goals for Elmira in a 1-1 week. On Wednesday, Nichols tallied his third goal of the season in a 2-1 loss to defending CSAC champion Keystone. Nichols scored the game-winner in the 54th minute on Saturday to lead the Soaring Eagles to a 1-0 victory at D'Youville. Nichols has four goals in six games to start the season and is tied for the league lead with two game-winning markers.