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Place of Birth: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
About Sheldon Kennedy
- Sheldon Kennedy (born June 15, 1969) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player.
- He played for the Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins and Calgary Flames in the National Hockey League (NHL).
- Kennedy was drafted by the Red Wings in the fourth round of the 1988 NHL Entry Draft while playing with the Swift Current Broncos of the Western Hockey League (WHL).
- In the WHL, Kennedy helped the Broncos capture the 1989 Memorial Cup, and was named to the tournament all-star team.
- Kennedy represented Canada internationally at the World Junior Championships in 1988 and 1989.
- He helped Canada win a gold medal at the 1988 tournament.
- Kennedy was born in Brandon, Manitoba, but grew up in Elkhorn, Manitoba. Kennedy is known for going public as a victim of sexual abuse by his coach, Graham James.
- In 1998, Kennedy roller bladed across Canada to raise awareness and funds for sexual abuse victims.
- Currently, Kennedy is the Co-Founder of Respect Group, which has trained over 1 million Canadians to recognize and prevent bullying, abuse, harassment and discrimination in sport organizations, schools and the workplace.
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