When you’re as passionate about hockey as Brendon Kearney
is, there are no days off. The Steel alum and Northville, Mich. native is
heading to rival Big 10 country to continue his playing career at Ohio State University
this fall. Though both of his parents attended college at the University of
Michigan, it didn’t take long for them to come around to the idea of Brendon
donning the scarlet and gray in the name of the sport he loves.
The magnitude of the opportunity isn’t wasted on Brendon,
either. He is spending his summer back home, working hard to prepare himself
physically for his August arrival to Columbus. This includes daily workouts
split between weight training and cardio. The rigor doesn’t bother him, though.
According to Brendon, his commitment to excelling at the college level stems
from his two seasons spent with the Steel. The assistant captain’s career stats in
Chicago totaled 100 games played and 19 goals scored along with 32 assists,
amassing 51 total points. He attributes good coaching and the high level of competition
he faced in the USHL as pivotal reasons for his success and elevated level of
play.
Though his mentality is firmly centered on work, Brendon
says he has been able to escape the grind to take in a few Detroit Tigers games
this season, some much deserved fun for the self-proclaimed baseball fanatic.
He and his family will also be heading to Costa Rica for vacation soon and
Brendon’s greatest concern lies not with what to pack but with staying on track
physically. He is looking forward to relaxing, but not until he has finished
his morning workout.
With a bright future ahead of him, Brendon has stayed humble
and grateful. “I wouldn’t change a thing about my time in Chicago,” he noted. Neither
would the Steel. His contributions to the organization both on and off the ice
won’t be forgotten and his future success is imminent and well-deserved. --Madeline Lena
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