Lincoln Ayers Assad has quietly put together one of the more productive and consistent careers in Minnesota High School Hockey, yet his name isn’t always mentioned among the top players in the state as often as it should be. The Academy of Holy Angels Stars forward is closing in on the 200-point mark, sitting at 186 points in just 97 games over four seasons, strong, sustained production at the Class AA level.
His résumé extends beyond the high school ranks. Ayers Assad has earned spots on two USA Hockey Summer Development Camps and has been a steady offensive force in the Upper Midwest Elite League, averaging more than a point per game across two seasons. At the high school level, his scoring consistency stands out. Over the past three seasons, he has scored 78 goals, more than any other Class AA player during that span. This winter, he’s once again near the top of the charts, tied with Bode McConnell for the Class AA lead with 28 goals.
When discussing players from Holy Angels, the strength of schedule is often brought up, as the Stars are sometimes viewed as not facing the toughest slate of opponents. But Ayers Assad has proven his ability to produce in other environments as well. His success at USA Hockey camps and in the Upper Midwest Elite League, against strong, diverse competition, shows that his offense translates beyond just one setting.
Ayers Assad’s offensive impact isn’t built on one dimension. He finds the back of the net in a variety of ways, using a sneaky, deceptive release, attacking off the rush, cleaning up rebounds, or working plays off the cycle. He reads the game well, gets to scoring areas, and consistently finds ways to produce, regardless of the situation.
As his high school career winds down, the numbers, the consistency, and the overall body of work make one thing clear: Lincoln deserves more recognition. He’s been one of the more effective and reliable scorers in Class AA hockey over the past several seasons, when the full body of work is considered, it’s clear his career deserves more respect than it’s received