Thomas Kirkland '26 Recruiting Profile

Hello

While I went undrafted in this year's OHL draft, it has made me determined to prove my hockey worth.  I started last season with a broken elbow from a preseason tournament.  I was out 8 weeks but I rallied my way back and ended up being selected for the GTHL's prospect game which was held in January 2024.  At this game, I tallied one assistant.  My GTHL team made it to the OHL cup tournament.  I am a member of my school's varsity hockey team and this year we won OFSAA (Ontario Federation of School Athletic Association).

This summer, I am determine to better myself.  I am in a 5 day a week on and off the ice training program.  Off ice, I do agility and speed training as well as weight training.  On the ice I do power skating (with Elizabeth Manley), edging and development.  I also have the opportunity to do additional power skating and scrimmages with NHL players.  I was a participant in the Chowder Cup in Boston in July.  I played with the Junior A elite division.  I was the youngest on our team (we went 1:1:1) - it was great to play with older guys.

I just want to play hockey and I think I could offer a team a lot of skill and size in front of the net.

thank you