Kevin Rooney

Kevin Rooney (born May 21, 1993) is an American professional ice hockey forward for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League (NHL). Growing up in Canton, Massachusetts, Rooney won two state championships at two different high schools. He first won a Division 2 State championship with the Canton High School Bulldogs before transferring to Berkshire School and winning the 2012 NEPSAC Martin/Earl tournament. After going undrafted into the National Hockey League's Entry Draft, Rooney played four seasons with Providence College from 2012 to 2016. Following his senior year, Rooney signed a professional contract with the Albany Devils of the American Hockey League. Personal life Rooney was born on May 21, 1993, in Canton, Massachusetts, to parents Dave and Dawn Rooney. Dave and his brother Steve both played ice hockey at Canton High School, a school that Rooney and his brother Bryan would later attend. Beyond his father, Rooney's cousins Joe and Chris played NCAA college ice hockey while his uncle Steve won a Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens. Playing career Growing up in Canton, Rooney played alongside his older brother Bryan at Canton High School for the Canton Bulldogs in the Hockomock League. As a sophomore, Rooney scored an empty-net goal in the Division 2 State championship to lead the Bulldogs to a 2010 title. After winning a state championship in 2010, Rooney transferred to the Berkshire School where he played hockey and baseball. Although he was eligible for graduation in 2011, Rooney chose to repeat his junior year at the Berkshire School. In his final year with the Berkshire Bears, he helped them defeat St. Sebastian's in overtime to claim the 2012 NEPSAC Martin/Earl tournament championship title. Over his two years at Berkshire, Rooney totalled 58 points and earned MVP honors in the Large School playoffs. Prior to graduating from Berkshire, Rooney committed to attend Providence College.