Austin Huizenga
| Austin Huizenga | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
July 24, 1995 Grand Rapids, Michigan | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 209 lb (95 kg; 14 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Defenceman (ice hockey) | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| ACHA team Former teams |
Calvin College | ||
| Playing career | 2009–present | ||
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Austin Huizenga is the second son of Jeff and Anne Huizenga, and has one brother, Alex and a sister, Kate.[1] He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan and spent the majority of his childhood in Western Michigan. He loved playing all sorts of sports, from baseball to hockey, and it was evident that he was skilled in various sports during his high school years. He was an avid baseball player and won the state baseball championship his junior year at Grand Rapids Christian High School He also played hockey and was named Assistant Captain for the Eagles his junior year.[2] He is also a casual golfer and enjoys golfing in his free time.
Playing career[edit]
Syracuse Stampede[edit]
Austin began his post-high school career by joining the North American 3 Hockey League's Syracuse Stampede for two seasons. There, he made his debut in New York by playing in 40 games, and tallying 5 assists in that span with a PIM +/- of +24.[3] That same year, in which the Stampede were still under the Northern States Hockey League, Austin proceeded to win the playoff championship against the Lake George Fighting Spirit (now the L/A Fighting Spirit).[4] After his first season, he then went on to play 38 games in his second season with the Stampede, tallying 6 assists and a PIM +/- of +77.[5] In those two years, he also tallied one assist each year in the playoffs for a combined two points in tournament play.[6]
Stratford Cullitons[edit]
Austin proceeded to move to Ontario, Canada where he would play for the Stratford Cullitons (now the Stratford Warriors). This would be the start to a two-year career in the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL). From 2014-2015, he played in 37 games and tallied 1 goal and 8 assists that year.[7] Stratford proceeded to lose in the Cherrey Cup Final that year[8] - Austin never got a chance to redeem himself for a championship as his career carried on to another team in the GOJHL.
Listowel Cyclones[edit]
Austin peaked during his stint in Listowel, another team that is a part of the GOJHL, tallying 46 total games, two goals, and twelve assists.[9] He finished third in scoring for Cyclones' blue liners and finished his junior hockey career with 83 career games in the GOJHL, three goals, and 20 total assists.[10] He also tallied 78 games in the NSHL with 11 assists as a defenceman.[11]
Calvin College[edit]
Austin enters into his freshman year at Calvin College, with a hockey team that is part of the American Collegiate Hockey Association.[12] He is regarded as one of the top recruits as freshman and will play alongside his brother, Alex Huizenga.
References[edit]
- ↑ http://calvinhockey.com/2016/08/recruit-spotlight-austin-huizenga/
- ↑ http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/school/grand-rapids-grand-rapids-christian/boysicehockey/roster/?season=2011-12-boys-ice-hockey
- ↑ http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=205691
- ↑ http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=205691
- ↑ http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=205691
- ↑ http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=205691
- ↑ http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=205691
- ↑ http://calvinhockey.com/2016/08/recruit-spotlight-austin-huizenga/
- ↑ http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=205691
- ↑ http://calvinhockey.com/2016/08/recruit-spotlight-austin-huizenga/
- ↑ http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=205691
- ↑ http://calvinhockey.com/2016/08/recruit-spotlight-austin-huizenga/
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