Krieger Ready To Impress Maroons

The Chatham Maroons lost several top end veterans following last season, but that doesn’t mean they’ll be without offensive talent.

In recent seasons, the Maroons have looked outside of Chatham-Kent for their top scorers. This year however, the Maroons will look to rookie Ross Krieger of Pain Court to fill the net. For the youngster, the opportunity to play with his hometown team was too much to pass up.

“You grow up watching the Maroons and looking up to all the players and coaches, and hoping you can make it one day,” said Krieger of the opportunity to play for Chatham. “So I’d say it’s a great feeling to play for my hometown in front of family and friends.”

Last season, Krieger created a bidding war for himself between Junior B and A teams after lighting up the Great Lakes Junior C Hockey League as a 16-year-old rookie, scoring 23 goals and 34 assists for 57 points in 51 regular season and playoff games, en route to being named the league’s Rookie of the Year.

His time in Dresden is an experience the Chatham-Kent Cyclones alumni hopes to build on.

“Playing with Dresden was fun, it’s a good team and great coaching staff,” said Krieger. “I think it helped my confidence, and helped me get stronger playing against stronger, bigger players.”

Now, with Junior C behind him, Krieger has his sights set on lighting up the GOJHL and earning attention from NCAA school’s, as the forward is also an excellent student.

“First I’m hoping for a successful Junior B career, and I’m hoping to receive a scholarship and play NCAA hockey after,” said Krieger.

Although his career will be one step at a time, with his skill set and determination, the sky is the limit for Ross Krieger.