Christopher James Kreider, born on April 30, 1991, in Boxford, Massachusetts, is a professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League.
He is known for his combination of size, elite speed, physical play, and net-front presence.
Kreider was selected 19th overall by the New York Rangers in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft and spent over a decade as a key member of the Rangers organization before being traded to the Ducks in June 2025.
He grew up in a hockey-friendly family in the Boston area, where his household initially supported the rival Boston Bruins, yet he went on to become one of the most identifiable Rangers players of his generation.
Siblings
Chris has one younger sister named Katie.
He grew up in Boxford, Massachusetts, alongside Katie as the two children of parents Kathy and David Kreider.
However, information about his family life remains relatively private, with limited public details available.
Career
Kreider began his hockey journey playing for local teams such as the Valley Jr. Warriors before attending Masconomet Regional High School and later Phillips Andover, where he excelled as a prep player.
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He committed to Boston College, enjoying a standout collegiate career with the Eagles.
During his time at BC, he helped the team capture the 2010 NCAA national championship and contributed significantly in subsequent seasons, earning honors including Hockey East All-Rookie Team recognition.
Drafted by the Rangers in 2009, Kreider made an immediate impact by debuting in the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs, where he scored five goals before ever playing a regular-season NHL game.
He transitioned fully to the NHL in the 2012-13 season and developed into a reliable power forward known for his ability to score in high-danger areas and his strong skating.
Over his tenure with New York, Kreider became a consistent scorer, alternate captain, and locker-room leader.
He enjoyed breakout seasons, including a career-high 52-goal campaign in 2021-22 that placed him among the elite goal scorers in the league.
In June 2025, the Rangers traded him to the Anaheim Ducks, marking the end of his long association with Madison Square Garden, where he had matured both personally and professionally while starting a family.
Accolades
Kreider was named to the NHL All-Star Game in 2020 and 2022.
In 2022, he received the Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award from Rangers fans for his dedication and was also the inaugural recipient of the Rod Gilbert “Mr. Ranger” Award, recognizing his leadership and contributions to the franchise.
Kreider holds multiple New York Rangers franchise records, including becoming the all-time leader in playoff goals, playoff power-play goals, and playoff game-winning goals during the 2024 postseason.
His college achievements include being part of NCAA championship teams and international success with Team USA, such as a gold medal at the 2010 World Junior Championship.
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