Photo Credit: Delaware Thunder
A dazzling playmaker, and one that can pot a goal at anytime in Ryan “Magic” Marker netted his 100th career goal in the FPHL this past weekend. What a career he has had for the Delaware Thunder in particular, as he remains the heartbeat of the team, ““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, has scorched his opponents for 100g, 106a in 99 games played (2.08 point per game average), and very well 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 about a month ago.
The 28-year-old in Marker has taken his game to another level this season as he has lit the lamp for 42 goals, and has tallied 52 assists for 94 points in 40 games played. This is good enough for a 2.35 point per game average, which is absolutely remarkable. Believe it or not he excels at both sides of the ice.
“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.
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.
Either way, Congratulations Ryan on a job well done. Your hard-work and dedication to the game does not go unnoticed.
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