Ryan Lenahan, senior hockey captain, tallied 15 goals and 18 assists through December.
After the Raiders fell 4-0 in the season opener to Walsh Jesuit, the team bounced back with a four-goal, three-assist performance from Lenahan in the Jamie Ruffner Memorial. The performance earned him November Great Lakes Hockey League Player of the Week recognition.
Lenahan said the award validates his hard work. “I think getting that award shows that I can go up and compete and produce for any team we play,” said Lehahan, who aims to win the award again this season. “It takes determination, but I’m up for the challenge.”
Lenahan credited the success to his offseason goals. “I set out a goal for myself to increase my speed. I knew that’s what I lacked from the previous season, so I hopped on the bike every day over the summer,” he said.
Lenahan encourages his teammates to set goals as well. “I ask my teammates what they want out of the year and help them achieve it,” he said.
Lenahan said that teammate Connor Mayhugh assisted his recent success. “He is a flat-out scorer and I am glad he’s by my side every day in practice and for games,” he said.
Becoming a team captain has accelerated Lenahan’s growth. “I think when you are a captain, you gain confidence and understand that some of the underclassmen look up to you as a role model. You don’t want to disappoint them,” he said.
Sophomore forward Colin Arth has benefited from Lenahan’s performance. “His production has helped a lot because it motivates the people around him to want to work harder and produce more,” he said.
“He makes us hold ourselves to a higher standard and makes us take accountability for our mistakes,” Arth said.
Lenahan understands there is still work to be done, but players are finding their rhythm. Said Lenahan, “I think we can get back on track, but we all need to buy in. We are getting closer and closer every day.”
A version of this article appears in print on page 8 of Volume 95, Issue 3, published Jan. 24, 2025.
