January 23, 2009

Roeszler Providing Spark for Kennedy Bros. Line

The following article featuring Cornell forward Tyler Roeszler appeared in the January 23 issue of the Ithaca Journal.

 

By Brandon Thomas

ITHACA — Michael and Patrick Kennedy have been scoring a lot of goals lately for the Cornell men's hockey team, but perhaps the biggest part of that equation comes from the smallest member of their line.

Ever since sophomore winger Tyler Roeszler assumed the left wing on a line with the Kennedy brothers the trio has been on fire, racking up five goals and seven assists in the four games they've been together. And while are certainly plenty of pieces to that puzzle, the effect of Roeszler on that line is no coincidence.

"I think he's added a bit of a spark," Michael Kennedy said of Roeszler. "He brings a lot of energy to the game, both on and off the ice. ... And I think he's starting to gain some confidence now and really trust his game. He's got good skill, good vision and he's pretty strong for a smaller kid."

Complete article can be accessed via the Journal Web site by clicking here.