Date Published: 12-26-2022
Photo Credit: The Delaware Thunder
Ryan “Magic” Marker usually puts on a show for fans in attendance, as he pots a beautiful goal after a beautiful goal. He razzles and dazzles, and plays in any situation the coaching staff asks of him. Marker just loves the sport of hockey, as he is a threat while the team is short-handed, plus he is excellent with the man advantage. He wants to keep his eye on the prize of eventually fulfilling his dream of playing in the ECHL/AHL, and this is one way he could garner attention from that league. Marker re-signed about a month ago with the Thunder, and I got this confirmation from the man himself (Ryan Marker). Unfortunately, he was traded to Elmira today, in exchange for Defenseman Dzmitry Daniluk and Forward Thomas Delaney.
Charles F. Pens, Sr. President of the Delaware Thunder had this to say about Ryan:
“We feel this is a mutually beneficial opportunity for all involved. Steve Donner and I have a great relationship and have worked well together to get this deal done. We wish Ryan all the best success in Elmira.”
Marker pushes the play, and is physical enough to handle the rigors of a full hockey season in the FPHL. He works hard in the summer, weight wise, for physicality purposes. Moreover, he also looks good with the pace of game against most teams, as well. The young man just continues to soar to new heights as each game passes. Marker torched opponents while he was a member of the Delaware Thunder in 2019-20 (31g,24a in 30 games played), so it is no reason Charlie Pens Sr. wanted to have a leader in Marker back with the club this season.
New Head Coach
Brian Verbeek is the new Head Coach for the Delaware Thunder. Verbeek joins the Thunder from Wyoming Ontario, “I’m looking to help the organization develop a culture that breeds a winning attitude based upon hard work first, which will enhance and improve upon the secondary factor of talent.”
