UNH Commit Jack Ring: A Big, Speedy Forward

Jack Ring
2020 or '21 UNH Commit

"Jack has pro potential with his size and speed." Tim Lovell, Boston Advantage U18 Head Coach

"He is a big kid that is extremely fast and has the ability to get in on the forecheck quickly and create havoc for opposing teams defenses." Joe Lovell, Northeast Generals Head Coach

Jack Ring Forward, 6'4", 205 lbs. Shoots Left Hometown: Hingham, Massachusetts DOB: 12-18-2000 Turned 18 in December NHL Central Scouting 2019 Final Rankings: 207th North American Skater 2019 United States Hockey League Phase II Draft: 9th Round, 137th Overall by Sioux City Musketeers Neutral Zone Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Stars 2019-20 Team: Boston Advantage U18                        ~ Forward/Center Commits to UNH: March, 2019 at Age 18 years, 3 months.

2018-19 Highlight Reel

Last season, Jack Ring made a very successful transition from defenseman to forward. His performance attracted the attention of college coaches and NHL scouts. At 6'4", 205 lbs., Ring was an imposing center for the Boston Advantage U18 team. The major midget team is a member of the Tier 1 Elite Hockey League, which includes 27 of the top teams in the United States, as well as the East Coast Elite League.

In 29 Tier 1 EHL games, Ring scored 9 goals and 12 assists. Among all league players, Ring tied for 13th in goals, T-17 in assists, and T-20 in scoring. In the 9-Team ECEL, Ring played in 17 games, tied for 4th in goals (9), had the 6th most assists (10), and T-5th in scoring (19). These video highlights show his ability to carry the puck with speed into the offensive zone and to score goals:

Interview

I had an opportunity to interview Jack Ring, via email, about his hockey career and commitment to UNH:

Mike Lowry ("C-H-C"): Congratulations on your commitment to play for the University of New Hampshire. What are the main reasons you chose UNH?

Jack Ring: I’ve spent a lot of time in New Hampshire growing up and have family in that area. Once I visited the campus it was an easy choice for me. I also always dreamed of playing hockey for a top program like UNH.

Mike Lowry: What other college programs were you considering? Which schools did you visit and which ones made an offer to you?

Jack Ring: I had a few schools reach out and locally had discussions with a couple other Hockey East programs in the area. I was focused on UNH from the start, so this kept things pretty simple.

Lowry: Have you and the UNH coaches agreed on a target date for you to enroll as a freshman at UNH and join the team?

J. Ring: We all agree a year or two of Juniors is needed to best prepare me to be a more effective player at UNH. Targeting 2020 or 2021.

Lowry: At this stage in your hockey development, what are the main strengths of your game? What areas are you trying to improve?

J. Ring: My strengths at this point would be speed, hands and hockey IQ. I am told I see the ice very well. I am focused on improving the accuracy of my shot.

Lowry: I've read that you converted from a defenseman to forward this past season with the Boston Advantage U18 team. What do you like about playing forward?

J. Ring: I think playing forward gives me more opportunity to be productive offensively. I enjoy handling the puck and setting up plays. I still like the opportunity to play defense on the power play which I still continue to do at times.

Lowry: You signed to play for the Northeast Generals in the North American Hockey League next season and you had an opportunity to play a couple games with them this season. How much of an adjustment is it to move up from midget to junior hockey?

J. Ring: I think the size and strength of the players is really the thing that makes the biggest difference. The game is still played the same so if you can see it and think it quickly, you can have an advantage.

Lowry: In the recent United States Hockey League Draft, you were selected by the Sioux City Musketeers in the 9th Round. Do you plan to attend the Musketeers’ training camp this summer?

J. Ring: Yes, I do plan on attending camp in June.

Lowry: You've grown up playing hockey for Coaches Joe and Tim Lovell and the Boston Advantage Hockey Club. What are some of the most important lessons you've learned, both on and off the ice?

J. Ring: Discipline and hard work. The Lovells are demanding guys and expect a lot of their players at every age level.

Lowry: When do you plan to graduate from high school? What are your academic strengths and interests? Have you thought about what you might major in when you enroll at UNH?

J. Ring: I am a graduate of Hingham High 2019. Math is a strong subject for me and I am thinking business or criminology would be interesting to me.

Coach's Assessments

"Jack has pro potential with his size and speed and has really made himself a better player through the work he has put in at Lovell Hockey during the Spring and Summer’s over the last 5 years. He will need to add some weight and strength over the next year in order to become that impact forward that we expect him to be." Tim Lovell, Boston Advantage U18 Head Coach

"He is a big kid that is extremely fast and has the ability to get in on the forecheck quickly and create havoc for opposing teams defenses. He has also grown into a 200 foot player that can put the puck in the net and he will be a huge addition for us next year." Joe Lovell, Northeast Generals Head Coach

Youth & Junior Hockey Statistics

Player	Season	Team	League	GP	Goals	Asst	Pts	PIM
Jack Ring  (F)	2018-19	Boston Advantage U18	Tier 1 EHL	29	9	12	21	26
			East Coast Elite League	17	9	10	19	-
		Northeast Generals	NAHL	1	0	0	0	0
	2017-18	Boston Advantage U18	Tier 1 EHL	25	0	5	5	6
			East Coast Elite League	15	1	3	4	-
	2016-17	Boston Advantage U16	Tier 1 EHL	32	1	5	6	16
			East Coast Elite League	8	1	0	1	-