Chris Bade

PLAYER SNAPSHOT

Name: Chris Bade

Hometown: Farmington, MN

Date of Birth: October 5, 2007

Born: Farmington, MN

Citizenship: American 🇺🇸

Position: Goalie (G)

Catches: Left

Height / Weight: 6'1" / 180 lbs

Current Team: Farmington High School

League: Minnesota High School League

Graduation Year: 2026

NCAA Eligibility: Registration in progress

Advisor: AJ Bucchino

BIO

A hybrid goaltender who combines positional excellence with reactive ability, utilizing smooth, quick feet to arrive at the right spot before the puck. Chris demonstrates exceptional game reading ability and hockey IQ, making difficult saves appear routine through superior positioning and anticipation. His academic excellence matches his athletic dedication, maintaining a 4.02 GPA while excelling on the ice. Despite facing numerous setbacks early in his career, he has persevered to become a standout performer and multiple award winner.

NOTABLE:

National Honor Society member with 4.02 GPA

Multi-sport athlete (baseball)

Unique skill: Can juggle in multiple ways

4 AP classes completed

MY STORY

1. WHERE I STARTED

"I started in mite hockey playing the lowest level of mites as a player, I then moved up to squirts where my first year I made squirt C the lowest team in the program. The next year I was still in squirts but made the B team, the year after that I moved up to peewees and made the peewee B2 team one of the lower teams in peewees. The next year I was still in peewees and made the jump to peewee AA the top team for peewees, then the next 2 years I played bantam A for Farmington in my last 2 years of youth hockey."

2. CHALLENGES I'VE FACED

"I've been cut numerous times, and every single time has made me stronger and more determined. I've learned that adversity isn't something that happens to me—it's something that builds me. Each setback has taught me what I need to work on, and I use that fuel to outwork everyone around me.”

3. WHAT DRIVES ME

"I'm driven by the fact that I want to play for my parents and make them proud and also want to be a part of something bigger than myself like a team or city and be able to represent that."

4. WHERE I'M HEADED

"I want to go as far as I can in hockey and really want to show what I've got. I want to make my senior season successful and play in the state tournament, I want to play in a high league in juniors."

5. GOOD TO KNOW

"I work as hard as I can at everything and I try to give myself the best chance at the outcome that I want, I'm coachable and really have a love for the game and sense to learn the game as well."

STATS

EliteProspects: eliteprospects.com/player/971227/christopher-bade

Christopher Bade - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Christopher Bade, 2007-10-05 Farmington, MN, USA USA. Most recently in the USHS-MN with Farmington High. Complete player biography and stats.

https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/971227/christopher-bade

RECRUITMENT GOALS & PREFERENCES

Open to: NCAA Division I, NAHL, USHL, Canadian Junior Leagues

Willing to relocate: Yes

Advisor: AJ Bucchino

MEDIA & PRESS FEATURES

Instagram:

MN HS Hockey Talk on Instagram: "I liked this Farmington G Jr. #33 Chris Bade. He gave up zero rebounds in the game I watched. Was crisp on his angles. Has a .922 currently. Might be worth some Junior teams taking a look at this fundamentally sound, rebound control master!"

758 likes, 2 comments - mnhshockeytalk on January 3, 2025: "I liked this Farmington G Jr. #33 Chris Bade. He gave up zero rebounds in the game I watched. Was crisp on his angles. Has a .922 currently. Might be worth some Junior teams taking a look at this fundamentally sound, rebound control master!".

https://www.instagram.com/p/DEYDhXVxmbm/?hl=en

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

2x South Suburban All Conference Award Winner

2x Team MVP

Ted Brill Great 8 Participant

16u High Performance Fall League Goalie Leader

AWARDS

2x South Suburban All Conference Award

2x Team MVP

Ted Brill Great 8 Participant

16u High Performance Fall League Goalie Leader

National Honor Society Member

ACADEMICS

School: Farmington High School

GPA: 4.02

SAT / ACT: ACT planned

Honors: National Honor Society, 4 AP classes completed

Graduation Year: 2026

Transcript: Available upon request

SOCIAL MEDIA

Instagram: @chrisbade3476

X (Twitter): @Cbade3776

SCOUTING REPORT

A technically sound hybrid goaltender who excels through positioning and hockey IQ rather than relying solely on athleticism. Demonstrates excellent game reading ability and makes difficult saves look routine through superior anticipation and smooth movement.

Strengths: Positioning, Hockey IQ, Game Reading, Mental Toughness, Academic Excellence, Work Ethic

Growth Areas: Continued confidence building, consistency at higher levels

TESTIMONIALS

"Chris is a perfect example of perseverance paying off. Despite facing numerous setbacks early in his career, he never gave up and continued to work on his craft. His hybrid style combines the best of both worlds—excellent positioning with quick reactionary saves. What really sets Chris apart is his hockey IQ and ability to read plays before they develop. He's incredibly coachable and his 4.02 GPA shows the same dedication he brings to academics that he brings to hockey. Chris has transformed from someone who was overlooked to a multiple award winner, and I believe his best hockey is still ahead of him."

— AJ Bucchino, Advisor

CONTACT

Preferred method of contact:

Email: [email protected]

Advisor Contact:

Name: AJ Bucchino

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (603) 540-5719