Stats: Chris Kreider On A Roll
The news for Rangers prospect at Boston College, Chris Kreider, continues to be raving. Despite not starting the season as hot as all the accolades that surrounded him, Kreider has now hit full stride, scoring in nine of his past 11 games – the latest goal coming in an OT thriller against the University of Massachusetts – and has really emerged as a force in BC’s lineup. Two of those goals have been game-winners and he’s on a five game point streak.
The goal came with “Special K” (as he’s becoming nicknamed) utilizing his blazing speed to reach the left side of the crease and tip-in a pass from his teammate.
Kreider now has 13 goals and 5 assists, along with +18 plus/minus in 30 games played. BC has a record of 20-10-2.
UMass head coach had this to say to a BC student paper:
“You can’t let that guy get inside of you,” said UMass head coach Don Cahoon. “As much speed as Kreider has, you need to take his space away and try to skate him right by the net. He got to the inside and got a stick on the puck for the tip-in. He’s a big time player who made a big time play.”
You can read a bit more on the latest Kreider heroics at the Boston Herald.
…I recently had the opportunity to ask my friend, who goes to BC, about Kreider – way before this hot streak. He definitely believes he can develop into an impact player at the NHL level. He skates well, is a great passer, and is an above average puck-handler. Hopefully this is only the tip of the iceberg for the Rangers prospect.
…Check out the video link after the jump on the CBS player. At the 40 second mark is where you can see the goal.
http://all-access.cbssports.com/player.html?code=bc&media=170829
