One of the great leaders in Laker history, Grant Hindman's strength of character stood out well before he earned a letter on his sweater. While many of his teammates came in overaged from junior hockey, Hindman enrolled at LSSU at age 18 and dug himself into the Laker lineup. He played in 24 games his freshman year, taking just 10 penalty minutes and impressing observers with his attention to defensive detail. Unafraid to play the body against larger, older players, Hindman dedicated himself to eliminating one of those factors - he maintained an immaculate physique and became incredibly strong during his upperclass seasons, able to play rough-and-tumble hockey against any-and-all comers. As he grew into college hockey, he earned considerable praise for his leadership, commitment and dedication to his own craft and those around him.

Though a bull on the ice, Hindman earned a reputation as a kind, thoughtful leader away from hockey. A steadfast Christian, he regularly led discussions among his teammates and was one of the first to lead members of the team in center ice postgame prayer circles, which quickly involved members of opposition teams. Hindman's kindness and attention to detail often led him to care for the well-being of those in the community around him, and he displayed a maturity uncommon in people twice his age.

Whatever the results on the ice, Hindman stood out as a leader of men, the type of person people wanted to follow and be inspired by.

Senior (2024-25): Captained Lake Superior State, competing in 36 games with three goals and three assists... scored his first of the season at NMU (11/9/24) in a 5-1 Laker win... Struck against the Cats again in a 3-2 Laker win (2/7/25)... Scored in his final career game at Minnesota State on 3/8/25, a game in which he blocked six shots... blocked 42 shots on the season... took just 11 minor penalties, though he played a tough, physical style of hockey.

Junior (2023-24): An Assistant Captain for Lake Superior State... Played in 36 games, recording a goal and four assists... the goal was the first of his college hockey career, on 11/11/23 at Northern Michigan... A resolute presence on the Laker blue line, known for stout, resilient leadership... A rugged defender and force in his own end of the rink.

Sophomore (2022-23): Appeared in 34 games for the Lakers... Posted two assists for two points... Fourth on the Lakers in blocks (36)... Recorded his first career point with an assist against UMass in the consolation game of the Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off on Dec. 29... Named to the 2023 CCHA All-Academic Team.

Freshman (2021-22): Played in 26 games for the Lakers… Made his collegiate debut on Oct. 2 at Omaha.

High School/Juniors: Played two seasons of junior hockey (2019-21) split between the North American Hockey League (NAHL) and United States Hockey League (USHL)... Coached by Corey Leivermann and Brad Patterson… Spent the 2019-20 season with the Janesville Jets of the NAHL, posting 14 points (3G, 11A) in 39 games played… Named an alternate captain for the Jets… Played for the Youngstown Phantoms of the USHL during the 2020-21 season… Played 35 games for the Phantoms, posting 10 points (5G, 5A)... Participated in USA Hockey’s U16 and U17 Select Camps. 

Personal: Son of Colin and Dawn Hindman… Has one sister, Olivia, and one brother, Carter… A 2020 graduate of Lake Orion High School in Lake Orion, Mich… Majoring in business.