He won a national championship with Michigan Tech in the United States before embarking on a brief professional career.
Ostlund debuted for Michigan Tech in 1974 and joined the team just in time for its 3rd championship run.
He finished in the top 10 in the national and combined with Mike Zuke and George Lyle to form one of the most devastating offensive units in college hockey.
He produced at well over a point per game pace with the Fort Wayne Komets and helping the club reach the league semifinals.
Despite the success, he was demoted to the CHL the following year and was able to post only modest numbers with the Dallas Black Hawks.