NMU Hockey Fresh Faces: Freshman Robert Lindores

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): Robert Lindores (28)

Position: Forward

Year: Freshman

Age: 21

Height: 6-1

Weight: 198

Hometown: Port Alberni, B.C

Last club (league): Surrey Eagles (BCHL)

Major: Undeclared

Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, water sports

Favorite NHL team: Toronto Maple Leafs

Favorite NHL player: Matt Sundin

Strongest skill on the ice: Puck protection

Weakest skill on the ice: Foot speed

What is your biggest superstition?

“Probably a walk on game days.”

Who has been the biggest influence on your hockey career?

“I have to name my parents and grandparents. I can’t single one out. They all did a lot, just their dedication to come out and watch my games, even when I wasn’t playing in my hometown.”

In head coach Walt Kyle’s words:“He’s a power forward who played on a really good team in Surrey in the BC junior league. He’s a real strong player. We look for him to be a solid, physical type guy to provide strength and physical play low along with checking ability. He has good hands and the ability to play. He has a heavy shot. He’s going to have to adjust to the speed.”