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A dazzling playmaker, and one that can pot a goal at anytime in Ryan “Magic” Marker was traded back to the Delaware Thunder for future financial considerations before the 2021-22 season began. Marker was the first pick by the Delaware Thunder in 2019, a year in which the Thunder became the talk of a small town in Delaware called Harrington.
“All of us are just great friends, away from the rink we are always around each other,” Thunder star Ryan Marker said to me about a month ago. “We are a family, so we like to protect each other, hold each other accountable. I call all of these players my brothers.”
Marker, a native of New Jersey, only played in three games for the Elmira Enforcers during the 2020-21 Federal Prospects Hockey League season, where he tallied three goals and chipped in four assists for seven points. However, he has scorched his opponents this season for 38g, 45a (83 points in 34 games played), and very could be the MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the league when it commences, “You know being in Reading with people who are affiliated with the Flyers it helps your game,” Marker said.
“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 AHL, and this is one way he could garner attention from that league.
The 28-year-old in Marker pushes the play, and is physical enough to handle the rigors of a full hockey season in the FPHL. Marker 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.
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These type of dedicated players do not come around often. He just wants to play hockey, and has worked too hard to just give up his hopes of finally fulfilling his dream. Marker kills penalties, and is an integral player on the Power Play given his natural abilities with the puck. You want him to lay a big hit…no problem, Marker will do it.
