Brody Baysore, Forward  #22

Parents: John and Virginia Baysore

Brody has been playing hockey for 13 years. His favorite hockey memory is paintball with the team in Denver. His funniest memory is watching our team try to cook dinner in Miami. Brody’s favorite hockey drill is track back, and his most dreaded drill is Iron Cross. His pregame ritual is to tie his right skate first and not let his stick touch the ground until it touches the ice when he tapes it pre-game. Brody plans to study engineering in college and play club hockey.

Ben DeYoung, Forward  #17

Parents: Tim and Cindy DeYoung

Ben has been playing hockey for 7 years. His favorite hockey memory is sharing a hotel room with Luke Afman and Brayden Melinn. His funniest memory is karaoke in Trenton. DeYoung’s favorite hockey drill is track back, and his most dreaded drill is 3 Step. His pregame ritual is to do the same stretches in the same order before the game every time. Ben has yet to decide what he plans to study, but is looking forward to college. 

Logan Eaton, Defense #7

Parents: Rich and Amy Eaton

Logan has been playing hockey for 13 years. His favorite hockey memory is playing Northern and Central in the same week my freshman year. His funniest memory is joke night freshman year. Eaton’s favorite hockey drill is track back, and his most dreaded drill is grade skates. Logan plans to play lacrosse at Ohio Wesleyan University.

Joshua Hooper, Forward #12

Parents: Todd and Shari Hooper

Joshua has been playing hockey for 9 years. His favorite hockey memory is scoring 5 goals in 1 game vs Manistique this year. His funniest memory is when Melinn loaded a cup inside a cup in the dishwasher because there was no more room, thinking they would both still come clean. Hooper’s favorite hockey drill is working a power play, and his most dreaded drill is Iron Cross. His pregame ritual is to not go near his phone starting 2 hours before game time. Joshua is excited to announce his commitment to play hockey at Calvin University on their D1 team. 

Cam Laufer, Forward #5

Parents: Kim Vos and Chip Laufer

Cam has been playing hockey for 14 years. His favorite hockey memory is being down 0-4 then came back to win 7-4 against Saginaw Heritage. His funniest memory is the after party when Coach randomly pulled up a TikTok of Ogle dancing. Laufer’s favorite hockey drill is track back, and his most dreaded drill is Iron Cross. His pregame ritual is to pray before every game, have a pre game nap and one orange slice from Hooper. Cam plans to study business in college and continue playing hockey. 

Brayden Melinn, Goalie #33

Parents: Kurt and Megan Melinn

Brayden has been playing hockey for 10 years. His favorite hockey memory is beating Cal 4-1. His funniest memory is well, after thinking about it, I did leave out milk freshman year and the entire team skated for it. Melinn’s favorite hockey drill is track back, and his most dreaded drill is any skating drill. His pregame ritual is: before the puck drops, I start in my net, come out, hit my right post twice with my stick, then left post twice with my stick, then right post again and left post. Brayden wants to attend college and maybe play Juniors. 

Tyson VanSprange, Goalie #35 (student at Cedar Springs)

Parents: Kevin and Cathy VanSprange

Tyson has been playing hockey for 6 years. His favorite hockey memory is his first win. His funniest memory is nights at hotels while on the road. Tyson’s favorite hockey drill is 4 corner drill, and his most dreaded drill is any drill without a crease. His pregame ritual is to warm up the hands with a tennis ball.  Tyson plans to become a welder. 

On behalf of the players, parents and coaches, we would like to pray for our Seniors for the very best in their journey toward success. We thank each of them for their dedication and commitment to this team and the leadership they have demonstrated on and off the ice.

We also thank each of the Senior’s parents for their countless hours of volunteering, hard work and devotion. Without you, your players would not have a team to call their own.