Player's Profile
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- Name: Danny Kristo
- Position: RW
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 180 lbs
- Birthdate: 1990-06-18
- Eligible for Draft: 2008
- Drafted: 2008
- Hometown: Eden Prairie, Minnesota
- Acquired: 2nd round (56th overall), 2008
- Playing In: NCAA
Danny Kristo
Prospect Grade: 7.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2005-06: Playing for Eden Prairie High School, Kristo recorded 39 points (15 goals, 24 assists) in just 27 games.
2006-07: Kristo was one of the top players for the US U-17 team, finishing amongst the team leaders in points (28), goals (12), and assists (16) in 59 games played.
2007-08: The US National U18 Team (NAHL) winger scored eight goals and 18 points through 39 games. Kristo also excelled in international play with the U-18 team. He competed with the US National U-18 squad at the WJC-18, netting three goals and six points in seven games; USA took home the Bronze Medal. Kristo also excelled in international play with the U-18 team. He helped team USA walk away with a first place finish at the 2008 U-18 Five Nations tournament by compiling four points on four games (two goals, two assists).
2008-09: The Omaha Lancers (USHL) winger netted 22 goals in his rookie season, finishing with 58 points in 50 games. He skated again with the US National Team, netting one goal in six games at the WJC.
2009-10: The highly anticipated rookie season came with success for Kristo, yielding a 15 goal, 36 point season in 41 games with North Dakota. He would add a World Junior Gold Medal, NCAA Championship and NCAA (WCHA) Rookie of the Year award to the mantle, as well.
2010-11: Kristo had an eventful sophomore season with WCHA regular season and playoff champion North Dakota. After a steady first part of the season he missed ten games due to a severe case of frostbite in his foot that threatened his career. Kristo returned from his injury during the post-season and had points in all but one game - the Fighting Sioux's 2-0 loss to Michigan in the Frozen Four semifinals. He finished the season with 8 goals and 20 assists and was +6 in 34 games for the Fighting Sioux.
Talent Analysis
Though slightly undersized, Kristo has developing offensive skills and two-way sensibility combined with good speed and grit.
Future
After an injury-shortened sophomore season, Kristo will have the opportunity to shine with the Fighting Sioux in 2011-12.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: October, 12th 2011
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