Brendan Kearney '22 Recruiting Profile

I started playing hockey as a 2nd year Squirt, later than a lot of my teammates.  Although I had played baseball and basketball recreationally in elementary school, these sports were never part of who I was, as has become the case with hockey.  I have earned a reputation as a “200 foot player” with a great face-off track record and strong Hockey IQ.  My team and my coaches depend on my fore-checking, back-checking, and my work behind the net.  While my primary position is Center I am a Defenseman on my High School team.  As a freshman I was 1 of 2 players to make Varsity and I helped the team go 19-0 for the season and set a program record for least goals allowed.  

Last year, despite a Club season challenged significantly by covid I was able to build on my fundamentals by putting significant points on the scoresheet. I led our team in league game points and finished as one of our top scorers overall.  Even more than from  focused practice, hard work, increased size, speed and muscle,  my advancement last year came from increased confidence in myself.     

My primary goal is attend the University that is the best fit for me academically and that will best position me for the future.  I hope to also be able to continue to play hockey at the most competitive level possible.