Keagan Carr grateful for family

Photo submitted by Keagan Carr

Frankford Huskies forward Keagan Carr knows he wouldn’t be this far without his family’s support.

The 18-year-old has 14 goals and 22 points in 37 games this season for a team that sits second in the East Tod Division. As his offensive numbers tick upward, he's quick to credit his parents for making it possible.

“They’ve made a lot of sacrifices, a lot of money, a lot of time, and a lot of late-night drives.” The Trenton native said. “They're amazing, I appreciate my parents a lot. They’ve done so much just to get me to this level.”

At the centre of that support is his father, Kevin, who gives Keagan consistent input on his progress.

“My dad is definitely my biggest mentor,” Carr said. “He knows what I’m capable of, so if he sees me slacking, he’ll let me know. He’s pushed me to be the player I am, while still making sure I love the game.”

Carr played most of his minor hockey with the Quinte West Golden Hawks and was part of a U18 team that won an Ontario Hockey Federation title and the Lakeshore League championship, finishing with a 34-4-2 record.

“Growing up in Trenton, it’s just a small town, but we’re really well known for the Junior A team, and also our minor hockey,” Carr said. “It felt like, for the age groups I played with, we were really dominant.”

Photo submitted by Keagan Carr

Playing closer to home this season has also been a highlight.

“Being at home and playing for your local community is definitely great,” Carr said. “It’s easier on the parents and family too. It’s really cool to play for a team close to home.”

That made his move from the Picton Pirates to Frankford this summer easier.

Carr had 14 points in 27 games during his rookie season. He also represented the Pirates at the PJHL Top Prospects Showcase.

“The trade kind of caught me by surprise,” he said. “But I was really happy about it. It’s just down the road, and that’s where I originally wanted to go.”

With the Huskies, Carr continues to develop under head coach Matt Goody, playing meaningful minutes on a team near the top of the division with a 25-11-0-1 record.

“He’s really good because he won’t put up with things,” Carr said. “He makes sure we’re all playing to our full potential.”

As one of the younger players on the roster, Carr is excited for his future.

“It’s kind of cool that I still have so much time to develop,” he said. “I can keep pushing myself to be one of the better players in the league and help my team as much as I can to stay at the top.”