Tim Kennedy

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Position	Forward
Shoots	Left
Nickname(s)	TK
Height Weight	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 176 lb (80 kg/12 st 8 lb)
NHL Team (P) Cur. team	Buffalo Sabres Michigan State Spartans (CCHA)
Nationality	United States
Born	April 30, 1986 (1986-04-30) (age 22), Buffalo, NY, U.S.
NHL Draft	181st overall, 2005 Washington Capitals
Pro career	TBA – present

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.

[edit] 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 State, 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.

[edit] Career statistics

			Regular Season					Playoffs
Season	Team	League	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2003-04	Sioux City Musketeers	USHL	56	9	10	19	42	7	2	2	4	6
2004-05	Sioux City Musketeers	USHL	54	30	31	61	112	13	6	11	17	18
2005-06	Michigan State Spartans	CCHA	29	4	15	19	31	-	-	-	-	-
2006-07	Michigan State Spartans	CCHA	42	18	25	43	49	-	-	-	-	-
2007-08	Michigan State Spartans	CCHA	42	20	23	43	50	-	-	-	-	-
USHL Totals			110	39	41	80	154	20	8	13	21	24
CCHA Totals			113	42	63	105	130	-	-	-	-	-