Rob Kenny

Robert J. Kenny (October 19, 1968 – July 21, 2010) was an American professional ice hockey player who played in various minor Leagues in North America, as well as in Great Britain.

Rob Kenny
Born (1968-10-19)October 19, 1968
Bronx, New York, USA
Died July 21, 2010(2010-07-21) (aged 41)
Weston, Florida, USA
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 209 lb (95 kg; 14 st 13 lb)
Position Right wing
Shot Left
Played for Binghamton Rangers
Los Angeles Ice Dogs
Miami Matadors
Orlando Solar Bears
London Knights
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 19922000

Career

Kenny played junior hockey with the Waterloo Black Hawks of the United States Hockey League. During his time in the USHL he was named to the South Division's All Star team for the 1988-89 season. Following two years in the USHL, he walked on to the Northeastern Huskies, where he played for three years. In his final season with the Huskies he was named Assistant Captain and was named the team's Most Valuable Player.[1]

Kenny began his professional career in 1992 with the Binghamton Rangers of the AHL, a team he played for three seasons. In 1995 he joined the Long Beach Ice Dogs in the IHL, again for three seasons. Following his stint in Long Beach, Kenny played for two teams during the 1998-99 season; the Miami Matadors of the ECHL and the Orlando Solar Bears of the IHL. Kenny then moved overseas and played for the London Knights in the BISL, where he was named team Captain and lead the team in scoring with 40 points in 39 games. The Knights would go on to win the playoffs, beating the Newcastle Riverkings 7-3 in the final to be crowned British Champions. Kenny was named as an BISL All-Star at the culmination of the season.[2]

Career Statistics

Regular Season and Playoffs

    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1989–90 Northeastern Huskies HE 3227920
1990–91 Northeastern Huskies HE 296111740
1991–92 Northeastern Huskies HE 3419143344
1992–93 Binghamton Rangers AHL 6612112356 82468
1993-94 Binghamton Rangers AHL 6627144190
1994-95 Binghamton Rangers AHL 17291132 136101616
1995-96 Los Angeles Ice Dogs IHL 74151934124
1996-97 Los Angeles Ice Dogs IHL 76181533127 1842644
1997-98 Los Angeles Ice Dogs IHL 597101772 1403314
1998-99 Miami Matadors ECHL 5822204262
Orlando Solar Bears IHL 20951410 901116
1999-00 London Knights BISL 3917234063 -----

Awards

  • BISL First Team All Star (1999-00)[2]

Death

Kenny died on July 21, 2010, as a result of a traffic collision.[3] He is survived by his wife Janelle, and their three children: Ryan, Sean and Ella.[1]

References

  1. "NU hockey alum, Rob Kenny, passes away at age 41". Northeastern Huskies. July 22, 2010. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  2. "Robert Kenny - EliteProspects.com". EliteProspects. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  3. "Weston man, 41, dies in I-75 crash with tractor-trailers". Sun-Sentinel. July 22, 2010. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
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