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.

Dawson Leads Devils To Game One Win

Dawson Leads Devils To Game One Win

Ian Kennedy- June 23, 2018

The Wallaceburg Red Devils, paced by Kyle Dawson took a convincing win in game one of the Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League playoffs. Kyle Dawson ... Read More

Strathroy Rockets Sign 16-year-old Brendan Mairs

Strathroy Rockets Sign 16-year-old Brendan Mairs

Ian Kennedy- June 22, 2018

Brendan Mairs was a 7th round selection of the OHL's London Knights - Photo by Hickling Images/ OHL ImagesThe GOJHL's Strathroy Rockets have signed Chatham-Kent ... Read More

New Junior C Overage Rule Will Have Local Impact

New Junior C Overage Rule Will Have Local Impact

Ian Kennedy- June 21, 2018

Dresden Kings goalie Brendan Johnston watches during weekend action against Blenheim - Photo by the Blenheim BladesA new rule was passed by the OHA impacting ... Read More

Red Devils Open Playoffs Friday

Red Devils Open Playoffs Friday

Ian Kennedy- June 21, 2018

The Wallaceburg Red Devils will open their 2018 playoffs Friday night in Wallaceburg. Wallaceburg will host the Hamilton Bengals in the opening round of the ... Read More

Evan DeBrouwer Ready For The Jump To NCAA Hockey

Evan DeBrouwer Ready For The Jump To NCAA Hockey

Ian Kennedy- June 20, 2018

Sunshine and ice aren't always the first combination one thinks of. Blenheim's Evan DeBrouwer, will soaking in that sun, and spending significant time on the ... Read More

Dawson Named London Nationals Captain

Dawson Named London Nationals Captain

Ian Kennedy- June 19, 2018

Kyle Dawson - Photo by the London NationalsKyle Dawson will captain the London Nationals Junior B hockey team this upcoming season, the team announced this ... Read More

Havoc Beat Up On Wilmot

Havoc Beat Up On Wilmot

Ian Kennedy- June 19, 2018

A Havoc player runs the ball against Wilmot - Photo by Chris MarvellThe Kent Havoc senior mens team beat up on the Wilmot Warthogs Saturday ... Read More

Silver For Langan and Tricker

Silver For Langan and Tricker

Ian Kennedy- June 18, 2018

Rachael Tricker with Team CanadaRachael Tricker of Thamesville and Hokey Langan of Chatham won silver medals at the World Ball Hockey Federation women's world championships ... Read More

KAYO Hosting Annual Boxing Show Featuring Chuvalo

Ian Kennedy- June 16, 2018

Chatham's KAYO Boxing Club will host their annual boxing show Saturday, June 23 at the WISH Centre. The evening will feature several fights, and also ... Read More

Dresden Group Wants To Change Arena Name To Honour Ken Houston

Dresden Group Wants To Change Arena Name To Honour Ken Houston

Ian Kennedy- June 15, 2018

When Dresden hockey legend Ken Houston passed away in March, it left a gaping hole in the local sports community. Now, a local group, spearheaded ... Read More

Carleton Among 26 Invited To Canadian National Team Camp

Carleton Among 26 Invited To Canadian National Team Camp

Ian Kennedy- June 14, 2018

Canada Basketball announced 26 athletes, including Chatham's Bridget Carleton who will take part in the Women's National Team Program Assessment Camp from June 14-21 in ... Read More

Havoc Hosting Try Rugby Day

Ian Kennedy- June 13, 2018

The Kent Havoc are hosting a "Try Rugby Day" this Saturday in Chatham. The event is open to everyone, and no experience is necessary. U13 ... Read More

McPhee Finalist For NHL’s GM Of The Year

McPhee Finalist For NHL’s GM Of The Year

Ian Kennedy- June 13, 2018

George McPhee, general manager for the NHL's Vegas Golden Knights is a finalist for the 2017-2018 NHL General Manager of the Year Award. Wallaceburg born, ... Read More

Maroons Coach Happy With Offseason

Maroons Coach Happy With Offseason

Ian Kennedy- June 12, 2018

Lucas Fancy was one of several key recruits for the Chatham Maroons - Photo by the Blenheim BladesNew Chatham Maroons head coach Kyle Makaric went ... Read More