Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN/Barbara Burns) - My first "target" with the microphone this week is hometown boy Patrick Kaleta. You can hear the whole profile report at the link below, but here are some of the details I found most interesting.
Are you afraid of ghosts? "Oh, yea, definately", says Kaleta. Buffalo Sabre Patrick Kaleta might be a tough guy on the ice, not afraid to get into a scuffle or two but off ice it's a different story. Kaleta is a hometown boy who was born and raised in WNY. The 23 year old forward is afraid of scary movies, listens to Rhianna and loves to play video games. He may be a big kid at heart but Kaleta is grounded thanks to his family and friends. He wants kids to know you too can make it if you work hard enough. And Kaleta is looking out for kids who don't have the chance to play hockey growing up like he did.
HEAR: Patrick Kaleta Profile
SEE: Kaleta's STATS Page
Facts & Figures
-Jersey # 36
-DOB June 8, 1986 (Age 23)
-Height 5'11"
-Weight 198lbs
-Birthplace Buffalo, N.Y.
-Drafted 2004 NHL Entry Draft/6th Round, 176th Overall