2007-08: Appeared in 22 games on the Raven blue line, scoring once and setting new career highs with nine assists and 10 points. Scored his first goal of the season with a power-play tally in the first period against Nichols (12/5). Recorded one assist in nine games this year, including each of the team's last three games of the season (2/20-3/1).

Kyle Kruse 2006-07: One of three Ravens to appear in all 24 games. Recorded nine points on three goals and six assists. Scored his first two collegiate goals against Worcester State (11/13) tying a season-high in points. Scored the game-winning goal and added an assist against Western New England (1/6).

Before Franklin Pierce: 2005 graduate of Bourne High School. Three-sport standout in hockey, soccer and lacrosse. Served as captain of the hockey team and was named team MVP as a senior. Named a Boston Globe All-Scholastic on one occasion. A two-time SCC All-Conference honoree and two-time SCC All-Star. Also named to the All-Cape team.

Personal: Born May 16, 1986, in Plymouth, Mass. Son of Robert and Susan Kruse of Sagamore Beach, Mass. Has a sister, Kirstyn (13). Majoring in media studies and advertising with a minor in marketing. Greatest sports moment is winning the state championship for hockey in 2004. Aspires to be the president of advertising for a Fortune 500 company. Also played two seasons on the Franklin Pierce men's lacrosse team.