Junior hockey players choose their NCAA institution for a variety of reasons. Whether it be prestige, a chance to play with friends or something else entirely, every player has their own methodology. For freshman Hunter Ramos, going to Lake Superior State University was an intimate process. "I wanted to go to a smaller school, and I had a good connection with the coach," Ramos said. "I was committed [to Lake Superior] for four years prior to coming here, so it was kind of nice to develop a relationship and then come to the school that I wanted to go to." Ā On the ice, he plays the game with intensity, swagger, and focus. Ramos is a speedy, offensive forward. He can put the puck on a string and drive to the front of the net, where he does his best work. This is something I saw firsthand on many occasions last season in Omaha. Away from the rink, Ramos is all about his teammates, especially the relationships between him and his fellow freshmen. Whether that be watching Miracle or hopping onĀ Fortnite, he is all about those bonds. In fact, Ramos lost one of his front teeth backing up his teammates by blocking a shot last season with the USHL's Omaha Lancers. As his then-broadcaster, take it from me: It wasn't pretty. However, in true Hunter Ramos fashion, he not only finished the game, but was impactful at that. But that's how Ramos is, uniquely himself. When asked to provide a player he models his game after, Ramos gave an answer that sums him up as both person and player. "No one in particular," Ramos said. "I like to separate my own game."
