Reid Conn 2024 UNH Commit

“The larger right-shot defenseman confirmed good mobility…was utilizing his dimension and power nicely to be bodily in his personal zone when wanted…a gentle presence at each ends.” Impartial Zone, October, 2023

Reid Conn Defenseman, 6’4″, 205 lbs. Shoots Proper Hometown: Centennial, Colorado DOB: February 2, 2004; 19 years, 9 months Impartial Zone Score: 3.75 out of 5 Stars 2023-2024 Group: Chicago Metal (United States Hockey League) Dedicated to UNH on July 25, 2023 at Age 19 years, 5 months

USHL Spotlight Reel

In 48 USHL video games final season (29 w/Fargo Pressure, 19 w/Chicago Metal), Reid Conn scored one purpose. Thus far this season, he is scored 2 targets in 12 video games. The primary 2 clips on this spotlight reel present Conn going to the web to tally these targets. At 6’4″/205 lbs., Conn may be bodily intimidating as illustrated within the last 2 video clips.

Interview

I had a chance to interview Reid Conn, through e-mail, about his hockey profession and dedication to UNH:

Mike Lowry: Congratulations in your dedication to play for the College of New Hampshire. How did you first grow to be concerned about UNH?

Reid Conn: I first grew to become concerned about UNH simply following faculty hockey, and listening to about it from mates. My curiosity elevated over time as I started to have discussions with the coaches, and once I obtained on campus for a go to to see the varsity and hockey program first hand!

Mike Lowry: What are the principle causes you selected to decide to UNH?

Reid Conn: Throughout my go to, I actually preferred how I related with the coaches immediately, and the whole lot in regards to the hockey program, faculty, and environment of UNH. Following the video games thus far this yr and seeing the environment could be very thrilling.

Lowry: Have you ever and the UNH coaches agreed on a goal date for to you enroll as a freshman at UNH and be part of the staff?

Conn: I might be at UNH subsequent season.

Lowry: At this stage in your hockey growth, what are the strengths of your recreation? What areas are you attempting to enhance?

Conn: At this stage of my growth, the principle strengths of my recreation embody my defensive and play making capacity / easy play. My focus space for enchancment is to proceed turning into a greater defenseman and at all times engaged on my foot work.

Lowry: At 6’4″, 205 kilos, you are recognized to your bodily play. How do you employ your dimension to your benefit defensively and offensively?

Conn: I may be bodily within the D zone to assist separate opposing gamers from the puck and use my physique to create separation and house for myself. Within the offensive one I can use my huge body to guard the puck.

Lowry: Have you ever seen the UNH staff play? If that’s the case, how do you assume you’ll be able to assist the staff while you be part of it?

Conn: Sure I’ve seen a number of video games this season. My physicality, playmaking capacity, and laborious work ethic, coupled with my sturdy defensive play will assist the staff.

Lowry: What are your tutorial strengths and pursuits? Have you considered what you may main in while you enroll at UNH subsequent Fall?

Conn: Academically, I’m into enterprise and economics. Proper now I’m leaning in the direction of majoring in enterprise at UNH.

Impartial Zone Scouting Experiences

USHL Sport Report, October, 2023

“Conn was a pleasant shock on this recreation as not loads of expectations. The larger right-shot defenseman confirmed good mobility and ample puck-handling abilities for his dimension. Within the 2nd interval he confirmed good hole management in 1v1 state of affairs together with his physique positioning and use of his stick with examine the opponent to negate the shot/move out of play. He was utilizing his dimension and power nicely to be bodily in his personal zone when wanted. He scored the staff’s solely purpose within the third interval as he broke to the web receiving #12 Brisson move within the aspect slot for the purpose. Whereas Conn is a bit older for the league with the ’04 birthdate he was a gentle presence at each ends.”

Choose 15 USA Hockey Participant Improvement Camp, August, 2019

“Conn is a giant boy at 6’3” and virtually 200lbs. He had some strong battles and appeared to focus on the higher gamers on the opposing groups. We preferred that plus he solely took one penalty. Being powerful to play towards was a very good place to begin for Reid however he did nicely in different areas as nicely. He lower off the cycle and when given the selection, pressured puck carriers away from his internet and to his assist. His passing was sharp and he fired pucks precisely on the tape. His first passes from the zone have been excellent and he confirmed he might carry if the state of affairs known as for it. His head was at all times up and he seemed athletic. Up ice, he made some good retains on the blue line. One began a play that resulted in a Pierre purpose. He’s an intriguing participant with nice dimension, a pointy stick and upside up the ice. One to look at as he wasn’t only a huge physique. He has some house to get higher.”

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