He appeared in every game last season for the Bobcats as a freshman — an impressive feat since most freshmen are healthy scratches. He totaled four goals and nine assists and established himself as a bright player for Ohio’s future.

After a successful first year, paired with the graduation of a moderately sized senior class, the forward is hopeful that he can step into more of a leadership role as a sophomore.

Being an exemplary leader is a familiar role for him. The Mentor native spent two years playing for the AAA Ohio Blue Jackets in Dublin, where he was named team captain and found himself as a role model for younger teammates.

As team captain, he was brought under the guidance of coach Ed Gingher, who drilled Magyar with how to be an effective leader on and off the ice. That philosophy is what Magyar hopes to pass down to younger Bobcats.

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