Ornelas Gets an ‘A’ in Latest New Role
The following article featuring former Rensselaer standout Jonathan Ornelas appeared in the January 28 issue of the Dayton Daily News.
By David DiCenzo
Contributing Writer
TROTWOOD — The Dayton Gems have been missing key pieces. Not just players who put up points, but also leaders. So when head coach Brian Gratz needed to slap the alternate captain “A” on one of his guys, the choice was obvious — Jonathan Ornelas.
The 24-year-old, Toronto-born forward has been asked to play a variety of roles in his second season in Dayton, the adopted home to which he was eager to return after speaking with Gratz last summer. Ornelas has responded with a developing two-way game that has been an integral part of the Gems’ success lately.
“It helps me when I know coach has that confidence in me,” said Ornelas, who has six goals and seven assists in the past 11 games (11-15-26 overall). “I got off to a slow start but lately, I’ve been bringing it around. Hopefully, it keeps going.”
Complete article can be accessed via the Daily News Web site by clicking here.
