Kirk became the first English-born and trained player to be drafted into the NHL when the Arizona Coyotes selected him in the seventh round (189th overall) in 2018.
The Maltby, Yorkshire native was then selected ninth overall by the Peterborough Petes in the OHL Import Draft, where he is currently developing his talents.
Kirk started fairly slowly in the OHL, but has turned things up in recent weeks to register 25 points (14 goals, 11 assists) in 39 regular season appearances with the historic major junior organisation.
The Englishman has been absent from the Petes’ roster recently, however, as he flew out to Estonia to represent Team Great Britain in the World Junior Championships (Division 2A).