Derek Kern (ice hockey)

Derek Kern
Born (1978-09-01) September 1, 1978 (age 46)
Smithtown, New York, U.S.
Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
Position Center
Shot Left
Played for Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs (CHL)
Winston-Salem T-Birds (SEHL)
Kansas City Outlaws (UHL)
Brooklyn Aces (EPHL)
NHL draft Undrafted
Playing career 2002–2010

Derek Kern (born September 1, 1978) is an American former professional roller hockey and ice hockey player. Kern was a member of the United States national inline hockey team that competed at the 2007 and 2008 IIHF Men's InLine Hockey World Championships. Kern played professional roller hockey with the Mission Snipers.

Early life and education

Kern was born in Smithtown, New York. Prior to turning professional, he attended the State University of New York at Oswego, where he played four seasons.

Career

Kern played the 2004–05 season with the Kansas City Outlaws of the United Hockey League.[1][2][3] On January 24, 2009, Kern was signed by the Brooklyn Aces of the EPHL.[4] Since retiring from hockey, Kern has served in the New York City Fire Department.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Outlaws sign former NHL former first round pick Matthieu Descoteaux". OurSports Central. 2004-10-22. Retrieved 2022-07-05.
  2. ^ "Vancouver Canucks assign NHL prospect to Outlaws". OurSports Central. 2004-11-17. Retrieved 2022-07-05.
  3. ^ "Outlaws go out in style". OurSports Central. 2005-04-10. Retrieved 2022-07-05.
  4. ^ Hockey transactions - NHL.com - News
  5. ^ "Derek Kern". FDNY Hockey. Retrieved 2022-07-05.


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