Brown University has picked up one of its best verbal commitments in a while, with Salisbury senior defenseman Luke Krys announcing Thursday that he would play college hockey for the Bears. A right-shot from Ridgefield, Conn., Krys plays split-season fall hockey for Rochester Coalition 18U. He’s the younger brother of Boston University junior defenseman and...
Brown University has picked up one of its best verbal commitments in a while, with Salisbury senior defenseman Luke Krys announcing Thursday that he would play college hockey for the Bears.
A right-shot from Ridgefield, Conn., Krys plays split-season fall hockey for Rochester Coalition 18U. He’s the younger brother of Boston University junior defenseman and Chicago Blackhawks prospect Chad Krys, as well as the son of former Terrier Mark Krys.
Luke isn’t as offensively gifted as Chad, but he uses his size and length to defend well. He can shut off lanes by using his stick and long reach. He does a good job of retrieving pucks and sending smart outlet passes up ice to push pucks north.
Brown’s assistant coaches, Jason Guerriero and James Marcou, along with head coach Brendan Whittet, have watched Krys a few times this fall. Krys said being a student-athlete at Brown will further his growth as a player and person.
“I ultimately decided on Brown because I think it’s the right fit for me to grow my game and work with the coaches they have there," Krys said. "The academics speak for themselves."
Krys had the benefit of an older brother and father who are both familiar with the recruiting process. A few other ECAC Hockey and Hockey East schools were in the mix to land the three-time participant at USA Hockey Player Development Camps.
“Having my dad and brother along the way to help me was an invaluable resource,” Krys said.
Krys is projected to matriculate to Brown for the 2020-21 season after playing a year of junior hockey.
Providence lands NTDP forward
In other recruiting news, Providence received a commitment from U.S. NTDP U17 forward Chase Yoder. The Fairview, Texas, native played previously with the Dallas Stars Elite youth program.
He's fast and boasts an above-average skill set. He can chase down loose pucks and make plays. He has good hands and agility, which allows him to separate from defenders with stickhandling and by maneuvering in tight spaces. His hockey sense is the one area of his game that could use some improvement before getting to Providence.
In August, Yoder was ranked the fifth-best uncommitted 2002-born prospect in the United States. He was also highlighted as the 15th-best forward at USA Hockey's NTDP Evaluation Camp this past spring.
