Reed rhymes with speed — just one of the
things that the Buckeye sophomore brings to the
ice every night. |
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Key Statistics: Reed
put up respectable numbers in his freshman campaign
at Ohio State, amassing 19 points on 10 goals and nine
assists. While this production makes him the Buckeyes'
third-best returning scorer, his contributions away
from the puck are equally important, as he was one of
just a handful of Ohio State skaters with a plus rating,
finishing second on the squad at plus-1.
What He Does: Reed is
a strong, intelligent skater who prides himself on helping
to move the puck up the ice. The Buckeyes can count
on Reed to win races to the puck against just about
anyone he faces, and if the race is close, he’s
certainly not afraid to muck for it. Throughout last
season, Reed created innumerable opportunities and will
be focused on psychologically and mechanically improving
his finishing abilities this coming season, as he struggled
on breakaways at some points last year.
The Bigger Picture: It’s
been tough going for Ohio State over the past three
seasons, finishing no better than seventh in the CCHA
standings. But with former Buckeye captains Steve Brent
and JB Bittner returning to Columbus as an Assistant
Coach and Video Coordinator, respectively, the Bucks
have a renewed passion that Assistant Coach Jason Lammers
believes will translate easily onto the ice. Reed will
be counted on to be a centerpiece on this resurgence,
as he plays the type of passionate, physical game that
inspires teammates, coaches and fans alike.
Ohio State Assistant Coach Jason
Lammers on Reed: "First thing, the obvious
strength is his speed. He is exceptionally fast —
I think he's one of the fastest players in the league.
He's tenacious on pucks and wins a lot of battles for
us. I think Kyle will be a pivotal player for us, and
will play in key spots in 5-on-5 play, on the power
play, and the penalty kill. We're excited to help him
and coach him to get better, and we're excited for what
he brings to the team."
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James V. Dowd |
