Top Prospects in Action

Three of the Rangers top prospects are in action tonight in the NCAA Frozen Four; Derek Stepan and Ryan McDonagh of the University of Wisconsin, and Chris Kreider of Boston College. Stepan, the Rangers second round pick in 2008, is Wisconsin’s leading scorer this season. Stepan, as many of you remember, was also the World Junior’s leading scorer, as he captained Team USA to gold. Stepan and McDonagh, acquired in the Scott Gomez trade and a solid bruising defenseman, will take on RIT today at 5pm on ESPN2.

Kreider, also a member of the gold medal winning Team USA, and the tournament’s leading goal scorer, will suit up as BC takes on last year’s runner up Miami of Ohio. Kreider struggled to start the season, but after returning from juniors he has really been on a tear. He has 16 points, including 12 goals, in the 12 games since the tournament. Kreider’s BC squad faces off against Miami at 8:30, also on ESPN2.

The winning teams will place for the National Championship on Saturday night at 7pm on ESPN.

Posted by: , on 04-08-2010 at 4:36 pm in Prospect Watch | Comments (2)

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  • By Dave, April 8, 2010 @ 5:25 pm

    Wisconsin’s second goal: Derek Stepan from Ryan McDonagh.

    Looking forward to hearing that for a long time to come.

  • By Dave, April 8, 2010 @ 5:38 pm

    And they kill penalties. These kids are going to be solid.

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