{"id":63196,"date":"2026-03-19T12:35:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T15:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=63196"},"modified":"2026-03-19T12:35:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T15:35:00","slug":"hines-finding-his-stride-with-jr-c-penguins-after-winding-path-this-season-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=63196","title":{"rendered":"Hines finding his stride with Jr. C Penguins after winding path this season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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LANTZ: <\/strong>For Ethan Hines, the 2025\u201326 hockey season has taken a few unexpected turns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the path eventually led the Dutch Settlement product to a place where he\u2019s making a substantial impact \u2014 and having fun doing it \u2014 with the East Hants Jr. C Penguins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hines has become a key contributor for the Penguins this season, providing timely scoring and steady play as the team pushes through the playoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The season began at a higher level for Hines, skating in Junior B with the East Hants Bitar\u2019s Ristorante Penguins. However, in late September he was dealt to the Windsor Oxens for future considerations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With post-secondary school also demanding his time, Hines made the decision to step back a level and join the Jr. C Penguins. It\u2019s a move that has allowed him to keep playing the game while balancing school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI go to school again for post-secondary education,\u201d Hines said. \u201cI thought I\u2019d come here and have a blast with the guys this year.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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That decision has paid off for both Hines and the Penguins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hines has provided offence in key moments, including an overtime winner earlier in the playoff series that helped the Penguins grab a crucial series lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the highlight-reel moment, Hines was quick to point out the role his teammates played.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt was a team game, and we got the job done together,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hines credits his linemates and the team\u2019s power play for helping him contribute offensively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy linemates help me out doing that. We work our power play, and we get the job done,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In game five, Hines showed his flashes of scoring prowess, scoring a powerplay marker and assisting on another in the win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Head Coach Ryan Stevenson said Hines is the type of player you hope to coach at least once in your career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s a wholehearted and dedicated player,\u201d said Stevenson. \u201cEthan brings high-level experience, extreme discipline, and the utmost sportsmanship to our group.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His addition to the team had been huge for the Jr C Pens, said Stevenson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEthan brings a dominant offensive and defensive game that every player, no matter their position, can look up to,\u201d he said. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to have him as part of our team.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stevenson said Hines is a coach\u2019s dream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEthan\u2019s 200-foot style of play and his ability to move up and down the lineup make him a coach\u2019s dream,\u201d said Stevenson. \u201cHe gives us the flexibility to build strong, balanced lines against any opponent we face.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, with the Penguins advancing deeper into the postseason, Hines says the approach for the team remains simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe always got to keep playing our game, and we\u2019ll keep going and keep winning,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a season that started with uncertainty and change, Hines has found a home with the Jr. C Penguins, and his contributions are helping the club chase a league championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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