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Kilborn played starting goalie in the team's game against Blake, where he made 60 saves. "[We] played against Blake, they're a really good team. I had a good first period, I didn't have a great next two, but I had 71 shots [on goal] which is really unreal. I made some good saves and I had a fun time, and it was a great experience. It's exciting, playing hockey again was fun, because I love hockey." Kilborn said.

Senior Peter Kilborn began playing hockey at just four years old, and after a short hiatus he has returned to the ice for one last season. He decided to play goalie when he realized that he wasn’t a fan of skating around. During his first run as a goalie, he didn’t enjoy the fact that his coach was mean to him. However, when the Saint Paul Academy and Summit School hockey team expressed a need for a backup goalie this season he decided to step in.

“The hockey team needed a backup goalie, so I decided I’ll play because it’s my senior year, so I don’t really have much to do,” Kilborn said.

Kilborn’s return to hockey also makes him the only SPA senior on the hockey team. This has forced him to forge connections with players younger than he is, while maintaining a leadership role on the team.

“It’s kind of weird, because you sort of have to make friends with younger people. At the same time you have to be a leader, and make sure they’re not getting into trouble,” Kilborn said.

His role as a leader is one that he takes seriously. Even though Kilborn took a break from the ice, he has the respect of his teammates and coaches.

“I’m a natural born leader, so every time I’m on the ice I try to lead the boys to victory. They need someone to take them under their wing,” Kilborn said.

On Jan. 4, Kilborn started his first varsity game, against the Blake Bears. After a tough game and 71 shots on goal, Kilborn had an 81% save average, saving 60 shots from the net. The game ended 11-0, with Blake taking the victory, however Kilborn was proud of his success as the goalie.

“We played against Blake, they’re a really good team. I had a good first period, I didn’t have a great next two, but I had 71 shots [on goal] which is really unreal. I made some good saves and I had a fun time, and it was a great experience. It’s exciting, playing hockey again was fun, because I love hockey.”

His natural born leadership was finally recognized as Kilborn was awarded the title of captain for the boys varsity team.