Sheldon Kennedy

Quick Facts

Full Name	Sheldon Kennedy
Occupation	Ice Hockey Player
Date Of Birth	Jun 15, 1969(1969-06-15)
Age	55
Birthplace	Brandon
Country	United States
Birth City	Vermont
Horoscope	Gemini

Sheldon Kennedy Biography

Sheldon Kennedy is one of the most popular and richest Ice Hockey Player who was born on June 15, 1969 in Brandon, Vermont, United States. Sheldon Kennedy CM AOE OM (born on June 15, 1969) is a Canadian professional hockey player. He was a player in the Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins and Calgary Flames in the National Hockey League (NHL). Kennedy was selected from the Red Wings in the fourth round of the 1988 NHL Entry Draft while playing with the Swift Current Broncos of the Western Hockey League (WHL). Within the WHL, Kennedy helped the Broncos win their first Memorial Cup, and was selected to the all-star tournament team. Kennedy was a representative of Canada in international competitions at the World Junior Championships in 1988 and 1989. He was a part of helping Canada to win the silver medal in the 1998 event. Kennedy was born in Brandon, Manitoba, but spent his childhood living in Elkhorn, Manitoba.

A television film about Kennedy’s personal life The Sheldon Kennedy Story which aired in 1999 on CTV at the end of 1999. Jonathan Scarfe starred as Kennedy. He starred in the film “The Kennedys” back in 2006 and published his autobiography”Why I didn’t say Anything the Sheldon Kennedy Story. In the book, he revealed that nightmares about James continue to haunt his mind. Kennedy also spoke out about his struggles with addiction to cocaine. This feature document Swift Current, released in 2016, traces Kennedy’s journey from abusing to activism.

On April 13, 2013 the Calgary Child Advocacy Centre was renamed the Sheldon Kennedy Child Advocacy Centre at an ceremony hosted by Prime Minister Stephen Harper. The centre provides services to children and their families using a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach. The Centre houses 95 professionals from Calgary Police Services, Alberta Health Services, Child and Family Services, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Alberta Education and crown prosecutors who work together to assess, treat, and seek justice for physically and sexually abused children. Sheldon Kennedy serves as a Board member.

Kennedy was named as a Member of the Order of Canada on December 26, 2014 for “his courageous leadership in raising awareness of childhood sexual abuse and his continued efforts to prevent abuse in schools, sports and communities.”

Kennedy is well-known for his decision to go out as a victim of sexual abuse from Graham James, his trainer. Graham James. The year 1998 was the first time Kennedy was a roller-blader across Canada to bring awareness and money for victims of sexual assault. Presently, Kennedy serves as a spokesperson for abuse and violence prevention programs at the Canadian Red Cross. Kennedy was honored with the award of Hockey Canada in 2020, with the Order of Hockey in Canada.

Sheldon Kennedy Net Worth

Sheldon Kennedy is one of the richest Ice Hockey Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sheldon Kennedy 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Kennedy began in junior hockey playing with the Winnipeg South Blues of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) in the year 1985. After being observed by Graham James at a hockey camp, Kennedy joined the Swift Current Broncos of the Western Hockey League (WHL) during the 1986-87 season. Kennedy spent the remainder of his WHL career with the Broncos as they helped them to win their first Memorial Cup. In recognition of his performance during the competition, Kennedy was named to the Memorial Cup All-Star Team. Kennedy was also selected to the team of the World Hockey League’s Eastern Conference Second All-Star Team. Kennedy as well as his fellow potential NHLer Joe Sakic, was one of the passengers of the Swift Current Broncos bus crash that took place in December of 1986. Four of the team members were killed. of the team.

Kennedy was picked for the Detroit Red Wings in the fourth round (80th overall) of the 1988 National Hockey League (NHL) Entry Draft. His debut professional season was divided among his team of Red Wings in the NHL and their minor league affiliate Adirondack Red Wings of the American Hockey League (AHL). In level NHL at the level of play, Kennedy scored two goals and had seven assists over 20 games. Kennedy continued to play for the next four seasons in his home leagues of the AHL as well as the NHL in the Red Wings organization. They Winnipeg Jets acquired Kennedy from the Red Wings after the 1993-94 season. The NHL lock-out resulted in Kennedy was not a player for the Jets until he was picked up as a waiver by the Calgary Flames. Kennedy played two seasons with Calgary before the Flames chose not to renew his contract in the year 1996 following his revelations of sexual abuse. Kennedy signed as an independent player for Boston Bruins Boston Bruins for the 1996-97 season, but also played playing for Boston’s Providence Bruins, Boston’s AHL affiliate. The 1996-97 season was his final season in the NHL but he came back during the 1998-99 campaign with the Manitoba Moose of the now-defunct International Hockey League. Kennedy was also a player for EV Landshut of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga in Germany during the 1998-99 hockey season.

On June 15, 2012 Kennedy was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Fraser Valley for his work supporting victims of child abuse and promoting education and awareness of the topic. On June 8, 2015 Kennedy was awarded with an Honorary degree, Doctor of Laws, from the University of Calgary for his extraordinary commitment to violence and abuse prevention programs in Canada.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Sheldon Kennedy Dating?

According to our records, Sheldon Kennedy married to Jana Kennedy. As of December 1, 2023, Sheldon Kennedy’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Sheldon Ranked on the list of most popular Ice Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Sheldon Kennedy celebrates birthday on June 15 of every year.

How old was Sheldon Kennedy when he was abused?

Between the ages of 14 and 19 , Kennedy was sexually abused by James. The abuse went on, twice weekly, between 1984 and 1990. Eventually, Kennedy left the Broncos and began playing for the Calgary Flames, and later the Boston Bruins. Kennedy came forward on Sept.

Is Sheldon Kennedy still married?

Kennedy says, is that his personal life is actually pointed in the right direction. He and Jana remain friends despite their breakup after five years of marriage. As the woman who helped Mr. Kennedy come to terms with his past, Jana has agreed to an amicable sharing of their daughter, Ryan.

Did Sheldon Kennedy win a Stanley Cup?

Sheldon Kennedy CM AOE OM
Nationality| Canadian

How old is Sheldon Kennedy?

52 years (June 15, 1969)

What happened Kyle Beach?

The Chicago Blackhawks have reached a settlement with former first-round draft pick Kyle Beach over a lawsuit stemming from the organization’s handling of Beach’s being sexually abused at the hands of former video coach Brad Aldrich.