Islanders Prospect: Kyle Okposo

Here at NHL Digest, we have nothing but the greatest respect for between-the-legs goals. That said, check out this beauty from Minnesota Golden Gopher Kyle Okposo against the Minnesota State University – Mankato Mavericks!

Here is the Wikipedia Bio on New York Islanders prospect Kyle Okposo:

Kyle Okposo (born April 14, 1988 in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA) is an American ice hockey right wing. He was drafted 7th overall in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Islanders, following a season in the United States Hockey League with the Des Moines Buccaneers in which he was named the most valuable player of the USHL playoffs and the league’s top rookie. He played an instrumental role in leading the Buccaneers to a Clark Cup victory.

Like Jarome Iginla, Okposo was born to a Nigerian father and an American mother. His father immigrated to the U.S. as a teenager, and eventually earned his Ph.D. His family currently resides in Minnesota, where Kyle grew up.

Kyle is known for playing a grinding game, not being afraid to hit/take hits, and his driving ability to the net. Many believe Kyle could develop into a power forward with a scoring touch when he reaches the NHL, in the mold of a Jarome Iginla, Brendan Morrow, or a Brendan Shanahan.

Okposo is playing for the University of Minnesota ice hockey team in the 2006-07 season.