Dean Kennedy was a professional ice hockey player who played as a defenseman. He was born on May 3, 1963, in Redvers, Saskatchewan, Canada. Kennedy started his hockey career in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Portland Winterhawks in the 1981-82 season. He played for the Winterhawks for three seasons and was known for his physical play and defensive skills.
In 1983, Kennedy was drafted by the Boston Bruins in the first round, 18th overall, in the NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Bruins in the 1983-84 season and played for them for four seasons. Kennedy was a solid defenseman for the Bruins and was known for his physical play and shot-blocking abilities. He was also a good penalty killer and was often used in that role.
In 1987, Kennedy was traded to the Buffalo Sabres, where he played for two seasons. He continued to be a solid defenseman for the Sabres and was known for his physical play and shot-blocking abilities. In 1989, Kennedy was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he played for three seasons. He was a key player for the Maple Leafs and was known for his physical play and leadership qualities.
In 1992, Kennedy was traded to the San Jose Sharks, where he played for two seasons. He was a key player for the Sharks and was known for his physical play and shot-blocking abilities. In 1994, Kennedy was traded to the Dallas Stars, where he played for one season. He was a solid defenseman for the Stars and was known for his physical play and shot-blocking abilities.
Kennedy retired from professional hockey in 1995 after playing for 12 seasons in the NHL. He played a total of 837 regular-season games and scored 29 goals and 124 assists for a total of 153 points. Kennedy was known for his physical play and shot-blocking abilities and was a key player for every team he played for. He was also a good penalty killer and was often used in that role. Kennedy was a respected player in the NHL and was known for his leadership qualities both on and off the ice.
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