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Mathew Rehding is the leading scorer for Adrian this season. (Photo provided by Adrian Athletics)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mathew Rehding never had a chance to make an official visit to Adrian because of the pandemic.<\/span><\/p>\n

But the senior forward knew what he was getting into as the Bulldogs boast one of NCAA Division III hockey\u2019s elite programs.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cA former teammate of mine, Chase Spencer, told me about the program, and he said this was the place to be,\u201d Rehding said. \u201cI\u2019m glad I came here. I have great teammates and the coaches are wonderful. They push us to be our best every day and excel at what we do.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Rehding is certainly excelling at what he does, leading the Bulldogs in scoring (43 points). He\u2019s come through with 16 goals and 27 assists, both team highs, and he\u2019s helped Adrian skate into contention for another NCHA tourney title and trip to the NCAA tournament.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cPersonally, I can\u2019t complain being the top scorer. But it\u2019s obviously a team effort. I\u2019m happy with where we are at as a team and we want to keep moving forward.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Rehding hit the 100-career point milestone last weekend in the opening series of the conference tournament against Concordia, another highlight of what has been his best season yet for the third-ranked team in the USCHO.com poll.<\/span><\/p>\n

After scoring nine goals and dishing out 17 assists in his first two seasons combined, he has racked up 27 goals and 48 assists over the last two years.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s just opportunity,\u201d Rehding said. \u201cLast year Matus Spodniak and Alessio Luciani got all the attention and I was in the shadows. This year, I\u2019m front and center. I\u2019m getting more opportunities to help the team.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, he wouldn\u2019t be the player he is today without having a chance to be around the two former Adrian stars he mentioned earlier.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThey are both great on and off the ice and seeing their habits and how they work, it was special. It\u2019s why they are at the next level,\u201d Rehding said. \u201cThey helped me a lot with my game.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Rehding said his success is tied to knowing where his teammates are on the ice and vice versa. It\u2019s helped the Bulldogs (21-5-1)\u00a0 thrive with one of the top offenses in hockey, averaging close to five goals per game (4.8). Adrian is allowing only 1.9 goals per outing.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s about accountability through each line and relying on each other to make plays. We work well as a team,\u201d Rehding said.<\/span><\/p>\n

A native of Ontario, Rehding started playing hockey at a young age.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve been in hockey since I was 3 years old and started playing for a team when I was five. I\u2019ve loved it ever since,\u201d Rehding said. \u201cI played other sports like lacrosse and soccer, but hockey stuck out. I was definitely the best at hockey. I stuck with it and here we are.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

He points out the relationships he\u2019s forged in the sport has been one of the most enjoyable aspects.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIn hockey, you are so invested day in and day out,\u201d Rehding said. \u201cI\u2019ve been able to develop a bond with my teammates and coaches. It\u2019s special coming to the rink every day with them. It\u2019s so fun to be around.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Rehding is part of an Adrian team that features four other players with 30 or more points. Jaden Shields (9 goals, 26 assists), Zachary Heintz (15 goals, 19 assists), Bradley Somers (12 goals, 21 assists) and Jacob Suede (11 goals, 19 assists) have all been among the key contributors.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Bulldogs are hoping to punch a ticket to the NCAA tournament and make another run at the national title.<\/span><\/p>\n

Teamwork is the key to making it happen.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s going to take everyone playing their best every minute of the game,\u201d Rehding said. \u201cWe can\u2019t take our foot off the gas peal. If we are on our game, our A game that is, we are tough to beat.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Rehding would love to play beyond college and is hoping this season will help pave the way for the chance to do so.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve still got more games here, but I\u2019m hoping I get the chance (to play pro) after the season I am having,\u201d Rehding said. \u201cI\u2019m not the biggest or the strongest, but I hope other aspects of my game will make up for that.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Mathew Rehding never had a chance to make an official visit to Adrian because of the pandemic. But the senior forward knew what he was getting into as the Bulldogs boast one of NCAA Division III hockey\u2019s elite programs. \u201cA former teammate of mine, Chase Spencer, told me about the program, and he said this […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":85,"featured_media":145312,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[820],"coauthors":[821],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nAdrian hockey standout Rehding answers when opportunity knocks - College Hockey | USCHO.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Mathew Rehding never had a chance to make an official visit to Adrian because of the pandemic. 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