Jeff; and his brother Brendan, joined the ’Backs in 2011, after playing at Penticton’s Okanagan Hockey Academy – and today’s news means they will continue to play together, as brother-Brendan is also committed to play for the Queen’s University Gaels, starting next season.
The Terrace, B.C, product has provided 24 goals, and 54 points in 150 BCHL games for Salmon Arm, over his three seasons; the 20 year old has also compiled 179 Penalty Minutes in his time as one of the BCHL’s more agitating players.
SilverBacks General Manager and Head Coach Troy Mick says Kennedy; who shared the SilverBack’s 11-12 Fan Favourite Award with Adam Clark, will be hard to replace, in all aspects of the organization "Jeff has been a great ambassador to the community of Salmon Arm, and his impact on our dressing room, his teammates, and our will to win each night will not be easy to replicate."
Mick says Kennedy, and his brother, have left a great impression on the SilverBacks younger players "We’ve been so lucky to have his strong leadership abilities on our team for the past three seasons, Jeff has grown so much as a person, and a player in his time with Salmon Arm that we see good things for him at the CIS level, with the Gaels.
