Kayla Flanigan '20 Recruiting Profile

My interest in hockey started at the age of three when I watched my big brother and cousin on the ice.  I knew I had to be out there with them.  After “graduating” from IP, I joined a boys Mite team where I Iearned to hold my own and keep up with the competition.  My love for sports did not stop with hockey as I enjoyed playing baseball for several years as well.   I continued to play boys hockey until I turned 11 where I reluctantly joined a U12 girls team.  I found a love for girls hockey that year and felt that I learned so much about team spirit, hard work and how to have fun. 

Growing up my character has been shaped by my faith, my family and my experiences.  I take pride in my strong ethical beliefs and in being honest and respectful to all people.  I am grateful for all of the experiences I have been offered and for the strong and dedicated coaches that have mentored me along the way.  Through the years, hockey has taught me how to work hard for what I believe in, how to face challenges by never giving up, how to work with and trust my team and how to lead by example.   

In hockey, academics and my life, I set goals and hold myself to high standards.