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Name: Tyler Duey
School: Hollidaysburg Area
Age: 18
Grade: Senior
Sport: Hockey
Athlete of the week achievement: Duey had 21 saves in Hollidaysburg's 3-0 Laurel Mountain Hockey League semifinal victory over Richland.
Season update: The Golden Tigers are 19-0 and will play State College for the LMHL championship on Tuesday.
Coach Cory Reed's quote: "Tyler has been the backbone for us all season. With a 96 percent save percentage, 0.78 goals against average and eight shutouts on the year, he has been the supporting cast to our success this year. He shows up giving 110 percent on and off the ice and is a key part of our leadership group making sure that everyone, especially the defense, is on the same page. He's a one of a kind talent and a team player."
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Monahan
Favorite subject: Lunch
Favorite movie: "Good Boys"
Favorite food: Sushi
Favorite song: "Solo" by Future
Outside interests: Golf, hanging out with friends
Favorite professional team: Tampa Bay Lightning
Favorite college team: Penn State Altoona
Pro athlete most admired: Marc Andre Fleury
Best athlete I ever competed against: Richland's Jack Lorence
Most influential person on my athletic career: My dad, Joe Duey
Proudest athletic achievement: Goalie of the year in the LMHL and the MVP goalie for EJEPL
How I got my start in hockey: "My dad was looking for goalies, and it was between me and my brother, and I complained less."
Future goal: College for environmental science and then become a conservation officer