Author: Ian Kennedy

A University of Western Ontario graduate, Ian Kennedy loves local sports and promoting his community, which is why he founded CKSN in 2011. Ian’s sportscasts and news contributions are regularly featured on 99.1 CKXS FM in Wallaceburg. In the past, Ian worked as a columnist and reporter for the Chatham-Kent Daily Post and Chatham Voice.

Vote For The 2014 Chatham-Kent Female Athlete Of The Year

Vote For The 2014 Chatham-Kent Female Athlete Of The Year

Ian Kennedy- December 11, 2014

With 2014 coming to a close, it’s time to look back at the year’s top performers. We’re looking to name our 2014 Chatham-Kent Male and ... Read More

“We Welcome An OHL Team,” Says Mayor Hope

“We Welcome An OHL Team,” Says Mayor Hope

Ian Kennedy- December 10, 2014

Connor Chatham, who was a 2nd round NHL draft pick last year, is one of many top players on the OHL's Plymouth Whalers, who are ... Read More

Chatham Thunder Win Multiple Tournaments

Chatham Thunder Win Multiple Tournaments

Ian Kennedy- December 9, 2014

The Chatham Thunder U16 "B" team were one of two Chatham teams to win gold in Mississauga over the weekend - Contributed PhotoThe Chatham Thunder ... Read More

Flint In USHL, Not OHL Discussion

Flint In USHL, Not OHL Discussion

Ian Kennedy- December 9, 2014

Perani Arena in Flint, Michigan, will be renovated, and is hoping to attract a USHL team - Photo from ArenaDigest.comSkeptics of reports yesterday stating Chatham ... Read More

Vote For The 2014 Chatham-Kent Male Athlete Of The Year

Vote For The 2014 Chatham-Kent Male Athlete Of The Year

Ian Kennedy- December 9, 2014

With 2014 coming to a close, it’s time to look back at the year’s top performers. We’re looking to name our 2014 Chatham-Kent Male and ... Read More

Wildcats Win With Big Comeback

Wildcats Win With Big Comeback

Ian Kennedy- December 9, 2014

The Chatham-Kent WIldcats Bantam Boys captured the London Ramblers tournament title this past weekend - Contributed Photo The Bantam Chatham-Kent Wildcats boys basketball team captured ... Read More

Karmanos Targeting Chatham To Relocate OHL’s Whalers

Karmanos Targeting Chatham To Relocate OHL’s Whalers

Ian Kennedy- December 8, 2014

Matt Mistele of the Plymouth Whalers was a 6th round pick of the NHL's Los Angeles Kings last year. His Whalers are targeting Chatham, Ontario ... Read More

Tough Act To Follow For Trent Fox

Tough Act To Follow For Trent Fox

Ian Kennedy- December 8, 2014

Trent Fox skating with the OHL's Erie Otters - Photo by Aaron Bell/ OHL Images Entering the OHL typically comes with pressure. Teenage hockey players ... Read More

Chatham-Kent October Athlete of the Month: Ross Krieger

Chatham-Kent October Athlete of the Month: Ross Krieger

Ian Kennedy- December 8, 2014

Ross Krieger of the Dresden Kings is the Chatham-Kent November Athlete of the Month - Photo by David DeHoey/ CKSN.caAfter a week of voting, Ross ... Read More

Chatham Maroons Snap Skid, Feasey Leads

Chatham Maroons Snap Skid, Feasey Leads

Ian Kennedy- December 8, 2014

Brennan Feasey, who climbed into the GOJHL scoring lead Sunday, challenges a LaSalle Vipers player Sunday - Photo by Jocelyn McLaughlin/ CKSN.caThe Chatham Maroons lost ... Read More

Change Isn’t Easy For Maroons

Change Isn’t Easy For Maroons

Ian Kennedy- December 7, 2014

Two weeks ago the Chatham Maroons were riding a winning streak. Life seemed good in Maroon-land. Now, after a flurry of changes, including the departure ... Read More

Krieger Named Great Lakes Junior C Player of the Month

Krieger Named Great Lakes Junior C Player of the Month

Ian Kennedy- December 6, 2014

Ross Krieger receiving his Great Lakes Junior C Player of the Month award Friday night - Contributed PhotoRoss Krieger has been named the November Great ... Read More

Pietens Top Defender In GOJHL

Pietens Top Defender In GOJHL

Ian Kennedy- December 6, 2014

Nate Pietens chases down a puck with the Chatham Maroons - Photo by Jocelyn McLaughlin/ CKSN.caChatham's Nate Pietens was named the GOJHL's Western Conference Defenseman ... Read More

Lancers, Hawks Tune Up For Rematch

Lancers, Hawks Tune Up For Rematch

Ian Kennedy- December 5, 2014

CKSS' Sydney Sabourin chases down LKCS captain Ally Daly in Thursday's LKSSAA high school hockey action - Photo by Wyatt WilliamsDalyThe UCC Lancers and CKSS ... Read More