Christian. The name jumps off the paper in almost any hockey circle so Bryant Christian is always prepared with the inevitable answers to his family tree.
His grandfather played on the 1960 USA Olympic hockey team. His dad suited up for the University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux, while his Uncle Dave was a member of the 1980 USA Olympic "Miracle on Ice" hockey team and also served as captain for the original Winnipeg Jets franchise in the early 1980s.
The 18-year-old is also following in his older brother Brody's footsteps. Brody played for the Spruce Kings during the 2008-09 season, notching 39 goals and 84 points before heading to St. Cloud State.
"There's not any pressure, just all good memories talking to my grandpa, my dad, my uncle they don't have nothing but good hockey stories to share with us," said Bryant. "The hockey community is small people recognize the name and come up to me to talk about it."
In Moorhead, Minn., the family name is also known for producing sticks at the Christian Brothers Hockey company.
Bryant earned himself a spot in the Top 40 prospects game Sunday.
"I think they like the way I was able to win my draws and take care of my own zone," he said. "I would've liked to handle the puck a little bit better but [unfortunate bounces] kind of happen and you've just kind of got to give your best effort."
Cats to Kings
In the top prospects game there were six Prince George products, four of whom were members of last season's Cariboo Cougars suiting up, with both Hayden-James Berra and Jake LeBrun potting goals for Teams White and Blue, respectively.
Other Cats were Tanner Fjellstorm and Eli Jarvis. Tyler Povelofskie of Williams Lake and also played for the Cariboo Cats also earned a Top 40 spot. Max Mois and Kirk Hards were the other P.G. players in the game.
