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Player's Profile

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  • Name: Tommy Cross
  • Position: D
  • Shoots: Left
  • Height: 6-3
  • Weight: 195 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1989-09-12
  • Eligible for Draft: 2007
  • Drafted: 2007
  • Hometown: Simsbury, Connecticut
  • Acquired: 2nd round, 35th overall (2007)
  • Playing In: Junior

Tommy Cross

Prospect Grade: 7.0 C  (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: HF Staff

History

2006-07: Though he was invited to join the USNTDP (He did join the team in March of 2007 for two games)  Cross opted to play out the season at Westminster High, where he totaled 20 points and 20 penalty minutes in 25 games. He was also part of Team USA in the 2007 WJC U-18, playing a total 7 games during which he registered an assist and 4 penalty minutes.


Read this Hockey's Future interview with Tommy Cross

Talent Analysis

Cross is a big defenseman who is not only strong on his skates but can turn on the jets when necessary. Overall he sees the ice well and has considerable hockey sense. Uses his size and strength, along with good stickhandling ability to effectively shut down opponents around his net and along the boards. Will play physical, and while he has been called a defensive-defenseman in the past, he also has a strong shot and some offensive capability that could be developed further.

Future

Cross has made a verbal commitment to Boston College for the fall of 2008.

Stats

SEASON        TEAM                                                                  GP G A PTS +/- PIM
2006-07 USNTDP 2 0 2 2 NA 0
2006-07 Westminster (US High/Connecticut) 25 8 12 20 -- 20

 

Profile Last Updated: April, 5th 2008


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