Player Bios

Keith 

Keith moved to Vegas a long time ago, but will always remain first on our list. He managed the team truck and facilitated heavy negotiations with the city establishing a good name for Atlanta Street Hockey among low level city employees. As an actual hockey player, he earns most improved and it only took 15 years. He now plays D4 in a highly competitive league and has a proper jersey. 

#epicslide

Alex 

Alex showed up ready to play cricket and will spin you dizzy in the corner. One of our newest additions, he likes to run, and he's quick. Legend has it after he scored his first goal, he streaked the court! 

Andrew 

Drew is back! After a stint in Philly, he couldn't resist the ASH call to return to Atlanta. Solid control and accurate shot makes Drew a dangerous defensemen. 

Ben  

Ben puts the Bison in Buffalo. Strong. Fierce. Ben will hit the net from low angle shots then cross check you in the back, that's just how he celebrates.  He is a beast in the corner that never lets up and will screen a goalie like a brick wall.  He's also know to rock blue and red bandannas in alternating weeks, clearly not picking a side.

#tatonka

#millerhighlifeishisfave

Braden 

Braden started showing up. We're not sure when or where, but at 6 foot forever and silky hands, he spends more time chopping onions and pirouetting (is that even a word?) than shooting. He should shoot more. 

Brian 

The newest soul to brave the space between the pipes.  His youth and exuberance make him an asset to any team he lands on.  He is as loquacious as he is flexible and is always down to hang after the game. 

Byron  

Resident Canadian, Byron will possess the ball and make you dizzy behind the net. Versatile defense makes things interesting when he shows up at center ice face off. Everyone knows to get out of the way when he shoots. Ouch! Damn!

#residentvirologist

#chemicalengineer

#whereisbyron

Carter 

One of our newest additions to the ASH Club.  His age means he will run you to the ground.  He just has to learn that we all weigh more than him and he can't run through us.  His lacroose skills have made him a quick learner on the court.

Chris 

Another ASH member who tried to leave, but got called back to the A, Chris is slick and slimy and always grinning. He will regale you with tales of tomfoolery on Long Island and slip passed your heavy eyelids. If you look up accuracy in the hockey dictionary, you would see him cross-referenced. 

#anotherengineer

Christian

We tried to cut and paste Dom's bio from below, but li'l bro would have none of that. Shamelessly donning Maple Leafs gear, Christian likes to run and finish his checks. He's alway smiling win or lose, so at least he's always smiling. 

Daniel W 

Not all sports writers make good hockey players, but this is one of them! He's got a reach from board to board and can back-check from the center line. Watch out for his forehand, it always finds the net. Daniel is a top prospect for 2018 Calder Trophy Rookie of the Year! Canadian: Maple Leafs fan. 

Danny

Canadian expat and a California kid. He doesn't even have to wind up for a slapshot to leave a mark and burn a hole in the net. He's quick and rarely in a good mood. 

Dom

The speedster of the court.  Very few players can keep up with him when he decides to make a run.  He is known for his coast to coast runs that leave defenders and the opposing goalie alike in a state of disbelief as he fires one into the back of the net.  He may hold the record for the longest slide in ASH record books.

Dustin

Dustin brought the man bun to ASH and has never looked back.  He seems to find a way in front of the net and be in the right place at the right time.  He leads the ASH Despots as the Captain in the National Ball Hockey League.

Eli

Eli has the flashiest gear to date. Bright orange. He routinely adds a dimension of something to his team, hustles about, but no one is sure where and will steal the ball off your blade if you're not being mindful. Don't let his friendly demeanor lull you into complacency!

Fedor

The court called and Fedor answered. After an absence of a several years, he found his way back to the court. Do not let his dizzying intellect lull you because he will sneak up on you and make the most unexpected play. A real terror in front of the net. 

Jonathan "JB" 

is a stalwart defenseman and versatile center. Lately, he's retired his Edmonton Oilers jersey in favor a crisp white Montreal Canadiens. A Georgia native, he likes to wear his cap backwards, don eye glare black make up and shows up all. the . time.  He also follows every level of hockey, so if you want to talk about the WHL playoff semis, he's your guy.

#presidentcrumudgeon

Imran aka "IF"

You'll hear IF cheering on his teammates and the opposition before you actually see him. Lively and unmistakably a hockey player, Imran takes shifts between the pipes and even plays goalie when he's not playing goalie. 

#chirpiestchirper

Jeff  

"Kos" is yet another individual from the Buffalo area. His one-timer from the right point turns heads...the heads of everyone on the court who likes their current number of mouthbound teeth. Sometimes it goes in though, and it's a thing of beauty.

#youknow

JJ 

is big and reckless. A humble Sabres fan, he's not easy to take down. Last week he rolled his ankle, got up, tightened his laces and played on. He also knows how to turn on the lights.  Someday JJ will realize that there is more to individual hockey stats than goals, but for now he's our resident statistician.

#defactocommish

Johnny Baker  

The only player who is consistently be called by his full name, Johnny Baker adeptly transferred his lacrosse skills to the hockey court. More attitude than skill, he will score 5 goals in the opening game and then settle into team play. 

#johnnybaker

Joel 

Joel is our resident medic properly trained by the US Army.  He dominates the court like a Hungry Hungry Hippo gobbling up loose pucks and making you pay for the slightest misstep. Body up? He loves that, but is surprisingly quick despite his round face.  He helped bring Goalies to ASH and remains one of our regular defenders of the net. 

#medicmedic

#hungryhungryhippo

Joseph

We don't usually let just anyone join us, but truthfully we do. Joe is one of the beneficiaries of our cultural exchange program with rural Georgia. He's got the biggest truck of the lot and loves to come to the city to play rough with the ASH Gangsters. He's fast, aggressive, and moderately successful for the love of the game. 

John  N

John comes and goes when he wants. He claims he's a busy CNN Photography, but we all know that is cover for another 3 letter acronym that starts with C. A savvy ball handler and not afraid to score. He probably should shoot more than pass, but he's a team player. 

Josh 

is an all round solid pain in the ass. He swings his stick like a mace and will block all your shots. He likes it rough and has a wicked shot. Yes, he's a B's fan.  He's altruistic and likes to feed his teammates during the game, and everyone after.

#joshisslow

K  

No one knows where K came from or where K is going, however, K is a reliable 5th player or 12th. Always trying to keep it even. Don't sleep on K's shot or shot blocking ability. 

#teamengineer

Lance  

Everyone knows Lance. He's the friendliest one of the bunch. Like a mother bird nesting, he sets up camp on the bench then dominates the right side of the court with his heavy stick and light touch. He spends a lot of his time chasing down just out of reach passes, but will punish you with excessive goals if you give him too much space. 

Meg

Meg willingly dropped the skates to play local, regular street hockey. Quick hands and strong position play puts her in dangerous situations for her opponents. Don't let her smile and fashionable head band fool you. She'll literally take you to court!

Mike, Michel, French Mike

Le Garcon has one speed and it's on. Stick handles like the Europeans, reckless like Napoleon and always smiling like the Mona Lisa. Don't let any of that fool you. How do they say in France, he likes to play tightly. 

Nick (The Original) 

He almost lost his eye to an errand sky ball, which caused most of us to start wearing helmets.  An avid supporter of the club and agile defenseman. He is the heart and spirit of which ever team he plays on. Brings the energy and has been often mistaken for the Energizer Bunny. He's got a decent shot and thick legs.  Another Georgia Native just looking for friends. 

#chiefengineer

#nickcouldbebetter

Nelson

Nelson showed up to play tennis with his partner one night and didn't realize he'd get sucked into the ASH universe. You can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave. Fast and furious with  a developing shot. 

Paul

Paul is neither quick nor smart. Paul has little to offer other than occasionally bringing post-game beers and making sure everybody knows when his shots cross the goal line, which isn't nearly often enough. He likes to play a position aptly named "fluffer," where he simply plays the position being vacated by the player subbing out for a rest. He also likes to talk, which is not the wisest approach as he is always the shortest player to show up and can't outrun a basset hound. 

Patrik

Patrik will always be an ASH favorite. Known more for his church bus camping, fishing and Nashville Predators trips, he's also a solid player and a fair bloke. Once in a while he pops up in the A and graces us with his presence. And it is always the best time of our lives. 

Roger  

The only thing older than Roger are the dinosaurs. This man will not go extinct. Roger's solid D will embarrass the crap out the best of us. A true Thrashers fan. Maybe the NJ Devils. 

#budlight

Sean F  

Sean seems to always show up in all black.  We think he is trying to hide, but also show his skills.  It's like he can't decide if he wants to be invisible or seen.  His stick skills have left many of us wondering how he danced around us before he takes a shot at the goal.  Oh, and he rarely misses fully embracing the essence of Atlanta Street Hockey. 

Shawn  

Florida native likes to run. Rumor is he animorphed from a gazelle in 2017. The only thing better than his ever present smile is his sheer grit and determination to shove pucks in the net.  A lover of Panther Hockey, he is still regaling us with his Stanley Cup attendance and follow on parade.  Rumor has it he even has some ink supporting them.......just don't ask where.

#spatznotspazz

Stoddard  

Self proclaimed "Streaky," he wears more equipment than an NHL goalie. Surprisingly fast and great hands make him 50/50 on the plus side. He'll make you look like a fool if you let him. 

#thegreenlantern

Scott (is back! No the other one. No not that one. The other Scott.)  

Quick and hairy,  Scott will outrun everyone and anyone. Thin shins, Scott doesn't care. His legs are simply too quick to get slashed. 

Steve

Steve is an Original, helping to found the league and the last remaining  player from way back when. Having graduated from Wisconsin, he's hard-wired for hockey. He's played since the beginning (either "of time" or "of the Atlanta Street Hockey Club"), and keeps us highly entertained by the tales he tells of both the way things used to be, and also the way things used to be. 

#vinyl

Record Loft ATL

Will  

Will showed up and played in loafers one time and has poorly attempted to continue the tradition. He's often considered the best player on the court and the worst. Simultaneously. Don't let his thick thighs deceive you or you'll be staring at him peeling away and flipping nasty backhands in the short corner. 

#willdoanythingyouasknicelyANYTHING

Jonathan

Another California transplant, he is the only one who can actually play hockey and like knows stuff about how to play hockey. If he's not making you look foolish on the court, he might actually make you look good as his teammate or stuff you full of french toast and mimosas for brunch. 

#LAcanplay

Zak

If you stacked 4 Tasmanian Devils and gave them a hockey stick and loose shin pads, you'd perfectly replicate this court wrecker. Zak is fast and determined. The wild eyed look is just a play. We think. We hope. This is one of the guys you hope your stick is sorted with because he suuucks to play against. 

Jordan H

Jordan just showed up ready to play. He's fast and likes to run and shoot and fall. Sometimes all 3 at once. 

Leo, Cole, Arlo, Edison, Kai, Amaya, et al

The youth of Atlanta Street Hockey get dragged out of the house every Sunday morning for a chance of glory at "Kid Hockey". 

Wyatt

Also a junior circuit grad who took to lacrosse in lieu of hockey, and also passed his dad in skills after watching 2-3 YouTube videos and playing for a few minutes with a wrong-handed stick.

Zack

Zack is a magna cum laude graduate of the junior circuit, and is so good now that when he knocks his dad's mouthguard out doesn't have it in him to pick it up...just looking at it, sometimes even winking to see if he can get the old man to "bite." And guarding him is like the first day that greyhound rescuers get home and take the dog for a "walk"...

Miles

Miles is one of our 3 junior circuit grads, having played some form of hockey from birth until about age 10, and then took his stick stills to the lacrosse turf. Like his old man, he often over-celebrates his whiteboard tallies, but unlike his old man, he actually has a reason to.

Cole (the adult)

We feel sorry for Cole...'s shoes. Seriously—if a shoe manufacturer ever needs someone to test how quickly one can destroy footwear through "normal" wear and tear, they need to call Cole. He also plays in an organized league where the games count for more than pride, and only loses faceoffs when his therapist gives him a "sympathy challenge."

JD

JD showed up in catcher's gear the first time and quickly put the bat down for gloves, shins and a stick. Quick and fierce, he's working diligently on his one-timer ... or is he sweeping the court ... it's hard to tell the difference. 

Roi (moved to DC)

It ain't easy for a boy named Roi. But for him, hockey appears to be. He's a quiet assassin. Some say he bears an uncanny resemblance to Jean Reno of "The Professional" fame...some are afraid to for fear that they too will disappear without a trace.

Tim

Tim infrequently shows up to play, but we'll have him anyway. Annoyingly good at scoring goals, you might think he is lolly-gagging until he's got you beat and shoving a shot down your throat. Several times sanctioned for an illegally long stick, he has always avoided the associated penalties and fines. Probably because he is an all around nice guy and we'd rather have him than not.