Forbes Kennedy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Forbes Kennedy |
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| Born | August 18, 1935 Dorchester, New Brunswick, Canada |
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| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) | ||
| Weight | 150 lb (68 kg; 10 st 10 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Chicago Black Hawks Detroit Red Wings Boston Bruins Philadelphia Flyers Toronto Maple Leafs |
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| Playing career | 1956–1970 | ||
Forbes Taylor Kennedy (born August 18, 1935) is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played many games in the National Hockey League (NHL) for five different teams between 1956 and 1969. He was known for getting a lot of penalty minutes during his games. After his time as a player, Forbes Kennedy became a coach for several years.
Playing Hockey
Forbes Kennedy was born in Dorchester, New Brunswick and grew up in Prince Edward Island. Even though he wasn't a very big player, he often received the most penalty minutes in games. This means he spent a lot of time in the penalty box!
He played for teams like the San Francisco Seals in the Western Hockey League (WHL). Later, this team moved and became the California Seals.
One of Forbes Kennedy's most talked-about games happened during the 1969 Stanley Cup playoffs. In that game, his teammate, Pat Quinn, made a big hit on a star player from the Boston Bruins, Bobby Orr. After this, Forbes Kennedy got involved in several fights and was sent out of the game. He received a long suspension, and his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs team ended after this.
Life After Playing
After he stopped playing hockey, Forbes Kennedy started a long career as a coach. He coached many different teams, including the Cape Breton Metros and the Halifax Junior Canadians.
He also coached the Summerside Crystals in Prince Edward Island. Later, he tried to play again for the Los Angeles Sharks, but injuries stopped him. So, he went back to coaching with the Winston-Salem Polar Twins. Forbes Kennedy eventually returned home to Prince Edward Island and coached junior hockey for many years there.
On January 16, 2012, the Summerside Western Capitals hockey team honored Forbes Kennedy with a special "Forbes Kennedy Night." They gave him a plaque to thank him for his coaching work with their team from 2004 to 2007.
On November 24, 2019, Forbes Kennedy helped lead the Prince Edward Island Symphony Orchestra (PEISO) and the audience in singing "O Canada" at a concert.
Career Highlights
Forbes Kennedy played 603 games in the NHL. He scored 70 goals and made 108 assists, adding up to 178 points. He also had 888 penalty minutes. In the 1968–69 season, he led the entire NHL in penalty minutes.
