NMU Hockey Fresh Faces: Freshman Ryan Trenz

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. Freshman Ryan Trenz is the final Fresh Face of 2012-13.

Name (number): Ryan Trenz (5)

Position: Defenseman

Year: Freshman

Age: 20

Height: 6-0

Weight: 180

Hometown: St. Louis

Last club (league): Chicago Steel (USHL)

Major: Undeclared

Hobbies: golf, fishing

Favorite NHL team: St. Louis Blues

Favorite NHL player: Cam Janssen

Strongest skill on the ice: Skating

Weakest skill on the ice: Offensive zone

Who has been the biggest influence on your hockey career?

“My dad. He played growing up. He got me into the sport. He and my mom and grandparents have all supported me for my whole career.”

The time you spent watching the NHL will now be spent on what during the lockout?

“I don’t know. You have to find something else to do. I’ll find something else on TV or find a good movie to watch.”

In head coach Walt Kyle’s words:

“Young defenseman with good puck moving ability. He sees the ice well. He’s going to have to adjust to learn how to defend, but as time goes, we like where he fits into the program as well.”