Chris Cramer is a USA Hockey CEP Level 4-certified coach with a lifelong dedication to the game and more than ten years of experience developing youth hockey players across a wide range of ages and competitive levels.

For the 2026–27 season, Chris is coaching with the Princeton High School varsity hockey program, expanding his experience into the high school game while continuing his commitment to player development in the Princeton hockey community.

Since 2020, Chris has also served in head and assistant coaching roles with the Princeton Junior Tigers, working with players from the Learn to Play stage through competitive AA travel hockey. His coaching experience includes:

• Coach, Princeton High School Varsity Hockey (2026–27)

• Head Coach, Princeton Junior Tigers 12U-AA (2025–26)

• Head Coach, 12U-A National (2024–25)

• Assistant Coach, 10U-A American (2023–24)

• Head Coach, 10U-B National (2022–23)

• Head Coach, 8U Mites (2021–22)

• Coach, NJ Devils Learn to Play Program

Chris brings decades of on-ice experience to his coaching. He grew up playing for the Mt. Lebanon Hornets travel program and Baldwin Highlanders High School before continuing his hockey career at the collegiate level with Miami University and Carnegie Mellon University. He was also selected to play for the Pittsburgh Penguins Jr. B team.

Chris emphasizes a development-first coaching philosophy built around fundamentals, teamwork, compete level, hockey IQ, and respect for the game. His goal is to help players become more confident and intelligent hockey players while developing the habits, character, and love of the game that extend well beyond the rink.