MEET KRYS

I am a proud member of the Calgary Flames Alumni. I’m currently involved in youth hockey and Charity work throughout out the province:

Glencross Invitational

Hockey Helps the Homeless (Calgary and Edmonton)

Gordie Howe C.A.R.E.S

The First Shift Program (Calgary)

Lanny Mcdonald Springbank HS Charity Hockey Game

Calgary Flames Alumni Hockey School

Career Notes:

I attended Boston College on a hockey scholarship. That summer I was drafted 19th overall by the Arizona Coyotes. My second season at BC we won the NCAA Championship against North Dakota (2001), scoring the OT winning goal in that final game. I made the tough decision to leave BC the following year and attend the Coyotes training camp. At the end of training camp I signed my first NHL contract.

That first season I was awarded Rookie of the Month in November 2001 and selected to play in the inaugural Young Stars Game.

I represented Canada at the 2003 Men’s World Championships in Finland where we won a gold medal.

I was lucky to have experience a lot of highlights in my career. Playing for Wayne Gretzky with the Arizona Coyotes. Scoring a penalty shot goal on Patrick Roy to propel us to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Playing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Playing for my hometown Calgary Flames.

I learned video under some legendary coaches, Jacques Lemaire and Rick Bowness. My first 1-1 coaching started with my brother Mark when I was rehabbing from a surgery. I’d give him real-time feedback after his home games. That was the start of my video analysis coaching. That season Mark went on to win Rookie of the Year and the CHL Championship.

I love staying connected to the game. I work with players on the subtle details. Their safety, movement and what to do in all situations.