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The Campbell River Storm today announced that Linden Kennedy is joining the team.
Kennedy, born in 2009, is a Campbell River native, and spent the last season with the Delta Hockey Academy.
In a statement, the Storm club says Kennedy brings an intelligent, two-way game to the Storm lineup, with a strong compete level and a team-first mentality. For the young forward, the opportunity to play junior hockey in his own backyard carries special meaning.
“I am most excited to play junior hockey at home and play for an amazing fan base,” said Kennedy. “Playing in front of my family means the world to me and I’m looking forward to meeting lots of new people in the Storm community!”
When asked to describe his game, Kennedy offered a confident and clear-eyed assessment. “I would describe myself as a smart, hard to play against, 200-foot player. Someone who can move the puck well and is a great team guy.”
Head Coach and General Manager Lee Stone has followed Kennedy’s development closely and is excited about what he brings to the Storm dressing room.
“Linden is someone I’ve worked closely with over the last several years and he is an outstanding young man full of personality. He will be a great fit in our dressing room, and even though he’s a young player, he will be a true glue guy in the room.”
Stone also highlighted the on-ice attributes that make Kennedy ready to contribute at the junior level right away.
“His tenacity and willingness to engage physically are both traits that will allow him to succeed against older players. His faceoff prowess and ability to block shots makes him reliable in all defensive situations, including killing penalties,” he said.
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