Fond du Lac, Senior, Boys Hockey
Nickname
Dyni
Sports Caylen competes in
Hockey
Caylen’s week
Dyni scored a goal in the Cardinals’ loss to Superior on Friday and has been a consistent offensive force for the team all year. The senior forward leads Fond du Lac with 24 points on the season — 17 goals and seven assists. The Cardinals sport a 9-10-1 record and are sitting in fourth place in the Badgerland Conference.
All-time team sports achievement
Being a part of the Fond du Lac boys hockey team that advanced to the 2013 WIAA state tournament
All-time individual achievement
Flying a plane for the first time
No. 1 athletic goal
To play junior and college hockey
Coach Ryan Sarazin’s thoughts
“He’s a great player. He’s one of the guys we can count on night in and night out when we need a goal or we need something to happen. He seems to be the energy guy, the guy that can find the back of the net. On the ice, he’s a key component. He also makes guys around him better and he’s a good mentor for the younger guys. … I’ve had some good captains, but he’s right up there. He’s a good leader, he does everything the right way.”
Caylen’s thoughts
“I’d describe myself as a goal-scorer and I like to set my teammates up, too. I have a shoot-first mentality.”
Caylen’s favorites
Sport: Hockey
Pro/college athlete: Tampa Bay Lightning forwards Tyler Johnson and Steven Stamkos
Pro/college team: Tampa Bay Lightning
Musical artist: Kid Ink
Song of all time: “I Just Want It All” by Kid Ink
TV show: “Road to the NHL Winter Classic”
Movie: “Miracle”
Class: History
Food: Spaghetti with meat sauce
Saying or piece of advice: “Go to the net hard.” – Dyni’s father
Hobby: Golfing and hanging out with friends
What if…
You could be any celebrity on earth for a week. Who would it be? Tom Cruise
You could listen to a song minutes before the biggest athletic event of your life to get you hyped. What would it be? “The Star-Spangled Banner”
You could meet one famous person, a non-athlete, who would it be? Paul Walker
Quick Q&A
Who inspires you most? “My parents, for sure.”
What is your dream vacation destination? “Hawaii.”
Who’s the toughest opponent you have ever faced? “Freshman year, we played Wausau West. They were tough.”
What’s your No. 1 pet peeve? “When people chew with their mouth open.”
What do you want to do for a living? “I want to go to college for commercial aviation. I want to fly commercial jets and bring people across the country.”
Why are sports important to you? “I just love the team-based factor. Great life lessons learned and you normally get really close to the guys on the team.”
What’s your strength as a person? “I never get down on anyone or down on myself. I’m always positive.”
What do you still need to work on? “Time management is probably the biggest one.”
Do you have any pre-game rituals? “I always put the left side of my equipment on first.”
Top account you follow on Instagram? “NHL (@nhl).”
Do you have a college you hope to attend? “Either Western Michigan or North Dakota.”