Meet the Freshman: Zach Osburn

Defenseman Zach Osburn likes to model his game after a fellow former Spartan blueliner and he's the second member of his family to be coached by Tom Anastos. The native of Plymouth played for the Chicago Steel last season.

Why did you choose to play college hockey at Michigan State?

A big reason is I've always really liked the program. Tom Anastos actually coached me for a year, so I knew what he was all about and on my visits there was nothing I really didn't like.

Describe your game in one word...or two.

Offensive-defenseman, because I like to get up the ice, get open and take a lot of shots.

Do you have any pregame superstitions?

I go through a little routine. I eat a sandwich before, and once…