"Get To Know Em" - Hudson Crusader - Justin Ruedebusch

Forward - Justin Ruedebusch #8 - Hudson Crusaders 

Last season Justin Ruedebusch played in 50 games for the Hudson Crusaders having a great 1st year totaling 34 points with 13 goals. 3 of his 13 goals game in the playoffs as the 3rd seed Crusaders marched into the MnJHL's Final Four nearly missing the chance at USA Junior Nationals. This season Justin looks to take a bigger role on the team as many players from the club a year ago are now at the next level. So far he has 4 points in 5 games scoring 2 goals as the Crusaders have jumped out to a (3-1-1) start thus far this season good for 3rd in the Mn Division. With a lot of new names on the team the 2nd year forward will be a player to watch as the Crusaders look to improve on last season.

MnJHL - How old where you when qyou found out that hockey was the sport for you?
JR - I found out when I was about fourteen, because I needed to start working so I only had time for one sport.

MnJHL - What other sports do you enjoy?
JR - I enjoy softball, disc golf, gold, and other sports for fun.

MnJHL - Been a short season thus far, but so far who’s the biggest jokester on the team?
JR - Alex Symseck, no doubt.

MnJHL - Do you have a pre game ritual?
JR - No pre-game rituals for me.

MnJHL - What’s your favorite snack that you can’t resist?
JR - Ice cram will get me any time of they day.

MnJHL - If we were to look through your music files, what would we find most of?
JR - You would find a lot of everything but I'd say mostly country.

MnJHL - Who’s been your biggest mentor during your hockey career?
JR - My biggest mentors have been my parents and my dads two brothers.

MnJHL - Who on the team do you go to for advice?
JR - If I need advice, I usually talk to my great friend Kyle Gonzalez.

MnJHL - What’s something about you that you’d like people to know that they may not already?
JR - Not much I could say about myself, pretty straight forward guy, what you see is what you get.

MnJHL - Finish this sentence, the best single word to describe me is _________ ?
JR - Ambitious

"Get to Know Em" - Dells Ducks - Sandro Aeschlimann

Goalie - Sandro Aeschlimann #35 - Dells Ducks

The Dells Ducks have started the season 6-0 and a big reason for that is the new net minder Sandro Aeschlimann who has started for 3 of their victories only allowing 1 goal over his 180 minutes of play good for a .33 GAA. His last 2 games played were both shutouts including all 20 shots in last weekends Mn Division Game of the Week vs. the Hudson Crusaders in Hudson. The Switzerland native has played very well early on leading all MnJHL goalies with 3 wins. Currently holding a save percentage of .979% good for 2nd in the league behind only his teammate Jared Young who has gone 2-0 with 2 shutouts so far. Once again this year the Ducks have a nice group of goalies and Sandro Aeschlimann appears to be destined for a great season ahead of him. 

MnJHL - How old where you when you found out that hockey was the sport for you?

SA -  When I turned 4 years old.

MnJHL - What other sports do you enjoy?

SA -  Soccer

MnJHL - Been a short season thus far, but so far who’s the biggest jokester on the team?

SA -  Micheal Sullivan

MnJHL - Do you have a pre game ritual?

SA -  Yes, a lot.

MnJHL - What’s your favorite snack that you can’t resist?

SA -  Pasta, salad and hash browns and of course swiss cheese. 

MnJHL - If we were to look through your music files, what would we find most of?
SA -  House music.

MnJHL - Who’s been your biggest mentor during your hockey career?

SA -  My family.

MnJHL - Who on the team do you go to for advice?

SA -  Coach Bill.

MnJHL - What’s something about you that you’d like people to know that they may not already?

SA -  I have an accent, I were white gloves under my catcher, and I hate old movies.

MnJHL - Finish this sentence, the best single word to describe me is _________ ?

SA -  A DUCK! 

Click here for more on Sandro Aeschlimann as he joined the Dells Ducks Coaches Show this week with teammate Jared Young and Coach Bill Zaniboni.

"Get To Know Em" - Forest Lake Laker - Josh Fisher

Forward - Josh Fisher #7 - Forest Lake Lakers

The Forest Lake Lakers opened their season with a 3-2 victory over the Hudson Crusaders in OT off the game winner by Josh Fisher. The goal won the game yes, but for Fisher it had to be a great feeling after playing just a limited amount of games last year due to a concussion injury. Excited to get a fresh year under him Fisher opened the season up with a bang in front of great crowd in Forest Lake. It was the first game in the arena for the Lakers and an amazing way to open up a venue. This season Fisher joins a group of former Lakers and a number of new additions that look to rebuild the Lakers franchise and contend for the Mn Division title. 

MnJHL - How old where you when you found out that hockey was the sport for you?

JF - When I first hit the ice, I was 4. 

MnJHL - What other sports do you enjoy?

JF - I enjoy playing any other sport for fun. 

MnJHL - Been a short season thus far, but so far who’s the biggest jokester on the team?

 JF - Biggest joker on the team this year would definitely be Jesse Knudson aka Big Kat.

MnJHL - Do you have a pre game ritual?

JF - Yes, I have pre game rituals. It mainly consists of the same stretches, warm ups, music, and a few other things. 

MnJHL - What’s your favorite snack that you can’t resist?

JF - Definitely can't resist a turkey sandwich. 

MnJHL - If we were to look through your music files, what would we find most of? 

JF - You can find a lot of pump up music for games and a lot of new school type of music. 

MnJHL - Who’s been your biggest mentor during your hockey career?

JF - Mainly my hometown coaches in Spokane, WA. 

MnJHL - Who do you turn to for advice on the team?

JF - Niko Pukkila, Alec Round and Michael Caravella

MnJHL - What’s something about you that you’d like people to know that they may not already?

JF - I am into golf, and fishing during the off season. 

MnJHL - Finish this sentence, the best single word to describe me is _________ ?

JF - Dedicated

"Get To Know Em" - Rochester Ice Hawks - Nick Paulson

Forward - Nick Paulson #25 - Rochester Ice Hawks 

After 4 games the Rochester Ice Hawks are 4-0 and looking very good. A big part of their early success comes from 2nd year Forward Nick Paulson. In those 4 games he has scored 5 goals and assisted on 8 more. His 13 points leads the team and only trails the MnJHL leaders by 1. Last season Paulson played in 46 games scoring 16 goals and 23 assists. Of his 16 goals, 7 were game winners which speaks a lot about Nick's play on the ice. When the team needed a player to step up, Paulson answered the call. This season he is poised to be a great leader for a team that has high hopes for post season march to U.S. Nationals.

MnJHL - How old where you when you found out that hockey was the sport for you?

NP - I found out that hockey was my best and favorite sport in 8th grade after I quit football.

MnJHL - What other sports do you enjoy?

NP - I play a lot of golf in the summer, a couple of the guys like to throw the lacrosse ball around too. 

MnJHL - Been a short season thus far, but so far who’s the biggest jokester on the team?

NP - Biggest jokester on the team has to be little Logan Haskins.

MnJHL - Do you have a pre game ritual?

NP - I try not to have a ritual, I like to play some lacrosse with Josh Gresko, but that's about it. 

MnJHL - What’s your favorite snack that you can’t resist?

NP - Favorite snack has to be a what cha ma call it.

MnJHL - If we were to look through your music files, what would we find most of? 

NP - Lots of country and a little bit of rap. 

MnJHL - Who’s been your biggest mentor during your hockey career?

NP - My dad has helped me a lot with hockey and transitioning positions.

MnJHL - Who do you turn to for advice on the team?

NP - I got to Vinni Susi because he's the most veteran. 

MnJHL - What’s something about you that you’d like people to know that they may not already?

NP - That I got dg'd my senior year of golf sectionals for a scorecard error. 

MnJHL - Finish this sentence, the best single word to describe me is _________ ?
NP - Laid back.