NMU Hockey Fresh Faces: Freshman Cohen Adair

Editor’s note: Mining Journal Sports Editor Matt Wellens introduces the eight incoming Wildcats who will take to the ice for the Northern Michigan University hockey team this season. Check back daily to meet a new fresh face.

Name (number): Cohen Adair (22)

Position: Forward

Year: Freshman

Age: 20

Height: 6-2

Weight: 201

Hometown: Stratford, Ontario

Last club (league): Powell River Kings (BCHL)

Major: Computer science

Hobbies: Fishing, golf, programming, web design

Favorite NHL team: “I was a big Ottawa (Senators) fan, but you kind of lose hope when they lose every year.”

Favorite NHL player: Jason Spezza

Strongest skill on the ice: Down low, protecting the puck

Weakest skill on the ice: Speed

What is your ideal pregame meal?

“It’s simple, just a bowl of oatmeal.”

Who has been the biggest influence on your hockey career and why?

“I would go with my dad because he actually played for the first junior team I played for (Stratford Cullitons, GOJHL) and growing up in a small town, the hockey team is huge. I always wanted to be like my dad and play for them when I got old enough. Ever since then he’s been supportive about everything I do. I just want to make him proud.”

In head coach Walt Kyle’s words:“He’s a power forward with good hands, good shot. He was very good last year in Powell River. He was a very good player on a very good team. He’s a guy we look to add size and strength and some offense, and a guy whose career will grow and develop year by year.”