NMU Hockey Fresh Faces: Freshman Ryan Aynsley

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

Name (number): Ryan Aynsley (11)

Position: Forward

Year: Freshman

Age: 22

Height: 5-10

Weight: 175

Hometown: Kelowana, B.C.

Last club (league): Castlegar Rebels (KIJHL)

Major: Business entrepreneurship

Hobbies: sports in general, hanging out with friends, working out

Favorite NHL team: Vancouver Canucks

Favorite NHL player: Mike Richards

Strongest skill on the ice: Shot

Weakest skill on the ice: Blocking shots

What is your biggest superstition?

“I don’t tell anyone my superstitions.”

Do you actually have superstitions?

“Yes, but I don’t tell anyone.”

What is the best pregame meal ever?

“Some sort of pasta and probably chicken breast.”

In head coach Walt Kyle’s words:

“Sat last year as a non qualifier. He paid his dues, did a great job in school. He comes in this year and with a little bit of experience in what its like to go to college, not necessarily play sports. He has very good speed, a real quick release on his shot, good vision on the ice. He’s going to have to adapt to being back playing on a team, being involved. He’s going to have to adjust to the speed of the game because he came from a real low level junior league. When he does, he’ll have a real opportunity to provide offense.”