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Name: Kaden Kirkham
School: Hollidaysburg
Age: 18
Grade: Senior
Sport: Ice hockey
Athlete of the week achievement: Kirkham scored the only goal in the Golden Tigers' 1-0 win over State College in the Laurel Mountain Hockey League championship game.
Season update: Kirkham scored 13 goals and assisted on five others for the Tigers, who finished 20-0.
Coach Cory Reed's quote: "Kaden is the type of player that comes to every single practice ready to work and give it his all on and off the ice. He embraced his role as a senior leader on the team and became a depth player we could rely on in games when we needed to keep/regain the momentum. His physical play and goal scoring ability helped us down the stretch when we needed it the most, coming in the clutch for us in the LMHL championship.''
Favorite teacher: Mr. Jordan Griffith
Favorite subject: Botany
Favorite movie: "Bad Boys II''
Favorite food: Pizza and wings
Favorite song: "Big Bootie Mix, Vol. 23'' by Two Friends
Outside interests: Fishing, youth group and hanging with friends
Favorite professional team: Formula 1 Team McLaren
Favorite college team: James Madison
Pro athlete most admired: Patrick Kane
Best athlete I ever competed against: Teammate Tyler Duey
Most influential person on my athletic career: My dad
Proudest athletic achievement: Scoring the game-winning goal in the LMHL championship
How I got my start in ice hockey: My brother, Kolby
Future goal: Further my education to specialize in concussion treatment