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Forbes Kennedy

Members paid tribute to Forbes Kennedy, a hockey figure from Prince Edward Island who died last week. Sean Casey noted Kennedy played over 600 NHL games, including for the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit, and later coached young athletes on the Island, offering condolences to his family and friends. A funeral was held at the Eastlink Centre arena in Charlottetown.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Sean Casey

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“Former NHL player Forbes Kennedy has died. He played over 600 NHL games and coached young athletes in Prince Edward Island. I send my condolences to his family and friends.”
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Mr. Speaker, last week, a funeral took place at the Eastlink Centre hockey arena for a true Prince Edward Island legend, Forbes Kennedy. Raised in Charlottetown, Forbie built an extraordinary career in professional hockey, playing more than 600 games in the NHL with the Chicago Blackhawks, the Detroit Red Wings, the Boston Bruins, the Philadelphia Flyers and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Known for his toughness, determination and fierce loyalty to his teammates, he earned the respect of players and fans across North America. Beyond the rink, Islanders knew him as someone who never forgot where he came from. Forbes Kennedy represented the grit, humility and work ethic that Islanders value so deeply. He coached generations of young athletes and remained an important figure in our province’s rich hockey and baseball history. I offer sincere condolences to Forbes’s family, friends, former teammates and all those mourning his loss. May his memory continue to inspire, both on and off the ice.

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