Player's Profile
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- Name: Tommy Cross
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 210 lbs
- Birthdate: 1989-09-12
- Eligible for Draft: 2007
- Drafted: 2007
- Hometown: Simsbury, Connecticut
- Acquired: 2nd round (35th overall), 2007
- Playing In: NCAA
Tommy Cross
Prospect Grade: 6.5 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.
2007-08: Recovered from his knee injury and back on the ice for his senior year at Westminster High, Tommy Cross served as one of his team’s captains before moving on to the Ohio Junior Blue Jackets (USHL) at the close of the season
Read this Hockey's Future interview with Tommy Cross
2008-09: This was Cross’s rookie season with BC, a 24 game campaign that resulted in eight assists.
2009-10: In 38 games for Boston College, Cross scored 5 goals and added 5 assists for 10 points.
2010-11: Cross was slowed a bit at the beginning of the season due to a right knee injury (he had previously had problems with the other knee) but rebounded to have an outstanding season as an assistant captain for the Boston College Eagles. In 28 games, he scored 7 goals (3 on the power play) with 11 assists and was +13 with 45 PMs. Cross, a junior, was named to Hockey East's All-Tournament team, finishing with 1 goal and 4 assists in four tournament contests, and was +3 in the Eagle's 5-3 win over Merrimack in the championship game.
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 could project as high as a Dennis Seidenberg-type, if he can continue to refine outlet game and continues integrating himself into the play in all three zones. But injuries are a major question mark on his career path. For now, Cross has chosen to stay at Boston College for his senior season where he’ll serve as team captain. He has a mature game and should provide a significant boost to Providence when his collegiate season ends.
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Profile Last Updated: October, 11th 2011
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