Tim Kennedy

Infobox Ice Hockey Player


image_size = 150px
position = Forward
shoots = Left
height_ft = 5
height_in = 10
weight_lb = 176
nickname = TK
team = Buffalo Sabres
league = NHL
prospect_team = Portland Pirates
prospect_league = AHL
nationality = United States
birth_date = Birth date and age|1986|4|30|mf=y
birth_place = Buffalo, NY, U.S.
career_start = TBA
draft = 181st overall
draft_year = 2005
draft_team = Washington Capitals

Tim Kennedy (born April 30, 1986 in Buffalo, New York, U.S.) is currently a forward for the Michigan State Spartans of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association. On June 1, 2008, Kennedy signed a 2 year entry-level contract with the Buffalo Sabres.

Playing career

Throughout his youth, Kennedy played for a variety of travel league hockey teams, distinguishing himself and his teams with his abilities and skills. He played several years of his youth career with the Buffalo Regals where he led the team with current Michigan State teammate Chris Mueller. He played for several years on the Western Division’s hockey team in the Empire State Games where his teams won gold in 2002 and 2003. In 2003, in a reflection of his talents Tim Kennedy was offered a contract with the OHL. Conscious of his NCAA eligibility he declined and was later drafted by the Sioux City Musketeers, a team in the United States Hockey League, the top major junior league for elite hockey players who can maintain the NCAA eligibility. After joining, Kennedy made an immediate impact on his team and the league and was actively recruited by major college hockey programs including Colorado College, Ohio State, Michigan State, and Boston College. Ultimately he accepted a scholarship to Michigan State, where he is playing hockey under a full scholarship. He has become a fan favorite. Kennedy was a member of Michigan State's 2007 NCAA Championship team where he contributed one goal in the final game against Boston College and assisted Justin Abdelkader's game winning goal.

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