March's Alumni Spotlight is Mr. Ryan Hill. Ryan is a 2021 Men's Hockey alumnus who currently works for DHL Supply Chain as an Operation Manager. Hill, who currently resides in Indianapolis, IN. enjoys golfing, wake surfing, wakeboarding, and anything that involves a boat. Prior to attending BGSU, Hill played for Team Illinois and Milwaukee Jr. Admirals throughout high school until he was presented with the opportunity to continue playing at the Junior level after high school. Hill spent time on the east coast in Long Island, NY and Burlington, VT playing at the Junior level before committing to play NCAA Division III hockey at University of Wisconsin - River Falls. Hill would go on to spend two years at Wisconsin - River Falls before transferring to BGSU to pursue a Supply Chain Management Degree. Whilst at BGSU, Hill served as Assistant Captain his junior year as well as President and Captain his senior year in 2020-21.
 
Below are Mr. Ryan Hill's responses to a variety of questions:
 
Q. What was your favorite memory playing club sports?
        A. My favorite memories of playing club hockey was my senior year when we were ranked 16^th in the country competing for a bid to nationals.  The energy around the locker was unmatched. The team was excited to play because every game was a big step towards the goal of going to nationals.  Unfortunately, that year we fell short of the goal, but it was still a great journey. 

Q. What made you want to play club sports? 
        A. I grew up playing hockey since I was 5, and being on the ice is my happy place.  Throughout high school I played for Team Illinois and Milwaukee Jr. Admirals and then found an opportunity to continue playing at the Junior level after high school.  I spent 2 years out on the east coast, in Long Island, New York and Burlington, VT playing junior hockey, which is a key step in the process to play NCAA hockey.  I committed to the University of Wisconsin – River Falls to play NCAA D3 where I played two years.  I wasn't enjoying what I was studying and the team over committed which led to me transfer to BGSU to pursue a Supply Chain Management Degree.  Having a hockey focused background growing up, I was excited to get back on the ice and continue playing the sport I loved.  BGSU has grown their club hockey program over the years and it has become a great club hockey program that allows students to pursue a degree, but still play at a high level as we get to compete against other good schools like Ohio St., Michigan, Miami, Ect. 

Q. What was your favorite part of participating in club sports?
        A.  Playing club hockey at BGSU gave me the opportunity to continue playing hockey and competing a high level.