Sheldon Kennedy

Selected by Detroit Red Wings 4th round (#80) in 1988 NHL Entry Draft
 * Born: June 15, 1969 in Brandon, Manitoba
 * Hometown: Elkhorn, Manitoba
 * Brother: Troy Kennedy
 * Position: Right Wing

played three years of junior with the Swift Currant Broncos where he was one of the top players in the WHL. ... the Broncos won their first Memorial Cup in 1989. ... won a gold medal with Canada at the 1988 World Junior Championships and also played at the 1989 WJC. ... split first three pro seasons between Detroit and Adirondack of the AHL. ... was a checking forward on the Wings in 1992-93 and 1993-94 as the team recorded consecutive 100-point seasons. ... following the 1993-94 season traded to Winnipeg. ... after the owners' lockout ended, Winnipeg placed him on waivers, claimed by the Calgary Flames. ... signed as a free agent with the Boston Bruins in 1996. ... a serious off-ice accident caused him to miss the 1997-98 season and was released by the Bruins. ... it was in Boston where he courageously came forward about the sex crimes committed against him while he was a teenager. ... launched his own ranch as a healing and counselling centre for sexually abused children and undertook a cross-Canada rollerblade trek to raise money for his activities. ...

Awards & Achievements

 * Played in World Junior Championship (1988 & 1989), winning Gold Medal in 1988
 * WHL Eastern Conference Second All-Star Team (1989)
 * Western Hockey League Championship (1989)
 * Memorial Cup Canada Major Junior Championship (1989)
 * Memorial Cup All-Star Team (1989)
 * American Hockey League Championship (1992)