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Drake Crawford ‘21 Recruiting Profile

  • Wyoming Virtual Academy
  • Laramie, WY
  • Men's Ice Hockey
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Drake Crawford's Men's Ice Hockey Recruiting Profile
Club:
University of Wyoming
Height:
5'11"
Weight:
145
Age:
20
Prim. Position:
G

Personal Statement

As a graduating senior, I recognize the importance of attending college, however, I would like to advance my skill level on a Junior team before working toward my goal of playing college hockey. I believe taking the time between high school and college to work on my hockey skills will also make be a better person all around.

I am grateful for hockey because it has given me many life experiences and opportunities for personal growth. Last year I moved to Connecticut from Wyoming at 16 years old to play for the Connecticut Chiefs' AAA team in the AYHL and Beast League. From this experience I learned how to balance remote schoolwork, living away from home with a billet family, negotiating a higher level of hockey, and finding my place on a team with new coaches and teammates. This opportunity really demonstrated my ability to be independent and a team player. 

This year I was scheduled to play for the Meaford Knights, Junior A GMHL, in Ontario, Canada. It was a dream of mine to play hockey in Canada, however, due to COVID-19 the season was canceled and I was unable to make the trip. Instead, I am lucky to be able to play with my local team but take every chance to find ice time. To keep in hockey shape, this summer I drove from Wyoming to Colorado several times a week to attend stick and puck sessions in Denver and Fort Collins. I also get up at 5:30 am once a week to participate in early morning stick and puck sessions in Laramie and often stay after practices to play with the adult league. While I am disappointed I was not able to play in Canada this year, I have taken every opportunity to be on the ice because I love this game. 

I have had supportive coaches to help me advance my hockey career and to pay it forward I have been helping coach the new young goalies once a week. I also mentor my younger teammates by setting examples of hard work on and off the ice and making them get up early with me for stick and puck. 

I live and breathe hockey, and when I’m not on the ice I am working on hand eye coordination and stick handling in my basement or going to the gym. Even though I work hard I have an even-tempered attitude. For example, when I get scored on I don’t get angry, I learn from what happened and move forward to stop the next puck. My coaches tell me I have the perfect temperament for a goalie. I played my first game as goalie at age six against a higher age group and I haven’t looked back since.

Given my love for hockey I recognize the importance of balance between academics and hockey. I have always had a 3.7 GPA or higher and worked hard to have a 4.0 for my senior year. I do have plans to attend college to become a more successful individual, to create better future job opportunities for myself, to gain new knowledge, and to access learning new things I wouldn’t be able to without higher education. I plan to study anthropology because it combines my two interests in history and human behavior.

Overall, I believe being part of a high-level hockey team would give me the skills, such as teamwork, community, commitment, dedication, and balance, to become the best person I can be. 

 

 

 

Athletics

High School Information

  • Years w/ Varsity:
  • 2 years
  • Varsity Starter:
  • 2 years
  • 2020 Varsity Team
  • Starter - Jersey: #50
  • Season Schedule
  • 2018 Varsity Team
  • Starter - Jersey: #50
  • Team Awards:
    Three weeks before opening night I tore my mpfl ligament. I was out for six months which was the rest of the season. At first it was devastating to not be able to play. It was hard watching my team at home games. It was hard not being able to play with th
  • Season Schedule

Club Information

  • Seasons of Club Experience:
  • 7 seasons
  • 2022 University of Wyoming (ACHA D2)
  • 2021 Florida Jr. Blades (Junior)
  • Notes: Had to return home for the remainder of the season due to medical issues.
  • Season Schedule
  • 2020 Knights of Meaford (Tier II Junior A)
  • Notes: Due to COVID-19 the league cancelled the GMHL season so I joined the Laramie Outlaws high school team for my senior year season.
  • 2019 Connecticut Chiefs (AAA)
  • Notes: 16U National Team
  • Season Schedule
  • 2018 Wyoming Cutthroats (A/AA)
  • Notes: Three weeks before opening night I tore my mpfl ligament. I was out for six months which was the rest of the season. At first it was devastating to not be able to play. It was hard watching my team at home games. It was hard not being able to play with them. So I worked out every day no matter what. My team mates helped and supported me the whole time. When I came close to being cleared to play, I started watching NHL goalies to study how they move and what they do in certain situations. Even though I didn't play this season I became stronger, more agile, and more flexible.
  • Season Schedule
  • 2017 Laramie Outlaws (B)
  • 2017 Wyoming Cutthroats (A/AA)

Coach References

  • Juniors Coach
  • Rod Simmons
  • Travel / Club Coach
  • Jeremy Gerhardt
  • Travel / Club Coach
  • Bryan Scheuber
  • High School Head Coach
  • Scott Miller

Academics

Grades

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Test Scores

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High School Information

High School:
Wyoming Virtual Academy
State:
WYOMING
Phone:
307-334-1001

Academic Accomplishments

Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
No

Awards, Achievements and Activities

  • Award
    • Honor Roll (all semesters)
  • Award
    • 1/7/19 Received my Academic Letter
  • Activity
    • Marching Band (Trombone)
  • Activity
    • Concert Band (Alto Saxophone)
  • Activity
    • Wyoming Ambassador of Music (Confirmed by Wyoming Governor)

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Statistics

Statistic 2021 Florida Jr 2020 Varsity Te 2019 Connecticu 2017 Laramie Ou 2017 Wyoming Cu
Goals Against Avg. 4 1.48 2.88 2.4 1.76
Save Pct. .864 .953 .894 .922 .927
Total Saves 51 205 354 530 504
Shutouts 2 2 2 5
 

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