Big Shoes to Fill

A new name has recently made rounds in the SMJHL. A name that should sound familiar to SHL fans: Kyle Keenan, Jr.

Kyle Keenan is a Hall of Fame player who spent his career with the Manhattan Rage and Edmonton Blizzard. He retired the Blizzard's all time assists leader, and was inducted into the SHL Hall of Fame. Kyle Keenan Jr, however says his dad's success doesn't weigh on him however:

"I'm sure I'll get asked a lot, but I gotta say I'm not intimidated or anything about living up to his name. That's the man that taught me everything I know, definitely my greatest influence. Any time I see the comparison I can't help but laugh, and hope I'm even half the player he was."

The comparisons may be much at this stage but the two do share a similar pass first style of play. And while Keenan was drafted as a winger he did spend time at center in Edmonton as well, his son's natural position. When asked about his goals he had this to say:

"I hope to go out there and make my own legacy, it would be amazing to see my name in the hall right next to dad's, but I know I gotta work hard for that dream to come to fruition."