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Holland key cog in Cougars offensive juggernaut

Kaitlyn Holland, of the Aberdeen Cougars, left, gathers the puck as Huron’s Shelby Timm, right, closes in on defense during a game against Huron earlier this season at the Odde Ice Center. Holland is one of the most prolific point scorers in Cougars history. Photo by John Davis taken 2/4/2021
Her numbers are so staggering, they almost defy logic. Kaitlyn Holland has been a leader on one of the most dominant high school squads of the past decade. The senior for the Aberdeen Cougars routinely scores multiple goals in a game, a rare accomplishment in hockey at any level. She also has a trait that sets the greats ones apart: she makes those around her better. “She’s not a one-man show, skating down the ice, scoring all those goals. She sets her linemates up,” said Cougars Coach Shelby Edwards. “It’s someone for younger girls to look up to, not only how she performs on the ice, but what kind of person she is, too.” To be sure, Holland is a special talent who sometimes surprises herself. “Sometimes it’s kind of crazy. It’s like how did I just do all that?” Holland said, before quickly adding, “I have amazing teammates and I have a great line that helps.” Holland has produced a whopping 488 points during her career, not including out of le

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