Coronato left it all on the table coming into the 2021 Draft. During his 2020-21 campaign for the Chicago Steel (USHL), the winger had 85 points with the majority of his points being goals (48). The New York native was a key part of the Steel's offensive power, and Coronato helped his team win the Clark Cup. There were only seven games this season in which Coronato didn't record a point. In addition, he had 26 multi-point games and two hat tricks.
His amazing season led to being named USHL Forward of the Year, and Coronato received USHL First Team honors. During his team's championship run, he had nine goals and four assists for 13 points through eight games played.
The incoming Harvard freshman saw a huge jump in his production from his 2019-20 year - scoring 45 more points than his previous year. To make that even more impressive, the points differential was more than the total points (40) he contributed during his first season with the Chicago Steel.
Coronato's shot, ability to read the ice well, and be an offensive presence makes him an intriguing prospect for franchises to consider. He has a strong overall game, and is continuing to show major growth over the last few years of his career.
When it comes to areas Coronato can improve to take the next step, experts believe he needs to improve his skating and become more explosive to level up his overall game.
"He can get caught on his heels when standing still, limiting his body control and ability to transfer his weight which leads to a slow first step and lack of acceleration," Nick Richard of Dobble Prospects said. "Mobility concerns aside, Coronato is an intriguing offensive player with good instincts and a sense of spacing to go along with a heavy wrist shot."
Coronato is expected to take the ice for the Harvard Crimson in the fall where he will look to continue his progress and show whichever team that drafts him what he can bring, especially offensively, to that franchise.
