Chris Kreider

Christopher James Kreider was born on April 30, 1991, in Boxford, Massachusetts. He played high school hockey for Masconomet Regional High School and Phillips Andover, where he led his team to the New England Prep semifinals and was named New England Prep Player of the Year. Kreider subsequently attended Boston College, majoring in communications. During his collegiate years, he became a key player, helping the Boston College Eagles win national championships in 2010 and 2012. He also represented the United States at the World Junior Championships in 2010 and 2011, earning a gold medal in 2010 and a bronze in 2011. Drafted 19th overall by the New York Rangers in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, Kreider signed an entry-level contract with the team in April 2012, making his NHL debut shortly thereafter in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Kreider’s professional career began with the New York Rangers in the 2011–12 season, where he set an NHL record for the most playoff goals by a player yet to appear in a regular-season game. He spent parts of his early professional years splitting time between the Rangers and their American Hockey League affiliate, the Connecticut Whale (later Hartford Wolf Pack), developing his skills. By the 2014–15 season, Kreider became a fixture on the Rangers’ roster, consistently contributing with his offensive output and physical presence. He achieved numerous personal milestones, including his first NHL hat trick in 2013 and multiple 20-goal seasons. His commitment to the Rangers was solidified with a seven-year contract extension in February 2020. Throughout his tenure with the Rangers, Kreider was recognized for his performance, receiving selections to the NHL All-Star Game in 2020 and 2022.

Over his extensive career with the New York Rangers, Kreider amassed significant team and personal records, ultimately becoming the Rangers’ all-time leader in playoff goals, playoff power-play goals, and playoff game-winning goals. He also stands as the all-time leading American-born goal scorer for the Rangers. In a notable trade in June 2025, Kreider was acquired by the Anaheim Ducks as part of a significant transaction. This move marked a new chapter in his career, bringing his valuable experience and scoring prowess to the Ducks.