Masson brings a quick pace and fast feet to the Eagles' attack...comfortable in a number of roles... excels in taking players on...expected to have an impact on the Eagles' goal scoring charts.
Gresgon Notes: "Kristjan finally came into his own at the tail end of the 2003 campaign. Serving as a link between midfield and the forwards he score some vital goals. He will again be looked on to add a scoring spark and give us a great option to vary our attacking systems."
2003 (Junior): Gave the Eagles valuable minutes off the bench?played in 18 games with one start?fourth on the squad in goals (10) and points (23)?tied for second in game winning goals (4)?converted on both his shots on goal including the game winner against Northwood to send the Eagles to the NAIA Regional finals (Nov. 14)?netted the game-winner against top-seed Lindsey Wilson in the second round of the NAIA National Tournament (Nov. 20).
2002 (Sophomore): Appeared in 18 games with 17 starts...fourth on the squad in goals scored (5)...registered three assists on the year... best outing of the season came against Webber International (Nov. 5) when he scored two goals.
Florida Atlantic: Appeared in 12 games for the Owls...took 28 shots on goal...recorded four points...netted two goals.
Prep: 1999 graduate of Gardabaer High School...played five years for the F.C. Stjarnan club team under Coach Kristofersson...team won first division title in 1999.
Personal: Born in Reykjavik, Iceland on December 27, 1979...son of Halldor Hilmarsson and Sigridur Finnbjornsdottir ...twin brother Bjorn was a four-year letterwinner for the Florida Atlantic soccer program...majoring in Aviation Business Administration.
