The province of Newfoundland and Labrador, alongside the national hockey community, is united in deep, unimaginable grief following the sudden passing of Stacey Lynn Kenny and her beloved father, Corey Kenny. Both lost their lives following a tragic accident on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
Stacey Lynn was a phenomenally gifted elite athlete whose vibrant presence illuminated every locker room she entered, while Corey was known as a cornerstone of strength, a proud “hockey dad,” and a fiercely devoted family man. The double tragedy has left a profound void across schools, athletic leagues, and neighborhoods throughout the region.
The Legacy of Stacey Lynn & Corey Kenny
Honoring the Lives of Stacey Lynn & Corey Kenny
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Date of Tragedy : Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Stacey's Jersey No. : #16
Academic Affiliation : Mobile Central High School (Class of 2025)
Athletic Credentials : NL Selects Team (NLBHA Player)
Women’s Junior A Hockey League Standout
Surviving Family : Laurie Kenny (Wife & Mother)
Carson Kenny (Son & Brother)
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Dominance on the Ice and the Floor
Stacey Lynn Kenny was a highly respected, premier competitor in Canadian youth sports. She represented her home province at the highest level on the NL Selects Team within the Newfoundland and Labrador Ball Hockey Association (NLBHA). She was equally lethal on the ice, skating as a cherished teammate and standout player for the Women’s Junior A Hockey League.
Wreaking havoc on opposing defenses in her signature #16 jersey, Stacey Lynn was known for playing with total heart. Yet, her athletic prowess was entirely matched by her infectious charisma. She was universally remembered by teammates and rivals alike as “the life of the party”—a young woman who used quick wit and a radiant smile to bring unbridled joy to the game.
A Father and Daughter's Dynamic Impact
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[ The Athlete ] ---> Played with elite determination, lifting her teams
to regional prominence through skill and leadership.
[ The Spark ] ---> Brought laughter, light, and an unshakeable positive
energy to everyone fortunate enough to cross her path.
[ The Supporter ] ---> Corey Kenny was a constant, proud fixture at rink-sides,
anchoring his daughter’s dreams with boundless devotion.
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A Community United in Ribbons and Sticks
The sudden loss of the father-daughter duo has prompted a beautiful, widespread demonstration of solidarity across the Avalon Peninsula.
To honor their memory, Mobile Central High School (MCHS)—where Stacey Lynn belonged to the tight-knit Class of 2025—has mobilized a poignant community-wide tribute. Neighbors, friends, and fellow athletes are actively displaying MCHS jerseys, hockey sticks, and sports memorabilia on their front doors and porches, turning local streets into a visual monument of love and respect for Corey and Stacey Lynn.
National Hockey Community Pays Tribute
Moving statements from major sports organizations have highlighted the massive footprint the Kennys left on the game:
The Women’s Junior A Hockey League: “Stacey Lynn was more than a talented hockey player—she was a bright light whose infectious smile, quick wit, and ability to bring joy and laughter to any situation left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know her. We also remember Corey, whose love and support were an important part of Stacey Lynn’s journey… Forever a teammate. Forever a friend. Forever in our hearts.”
Sammy’s Climb Higher Foundation: “There are no words for a loss so heartbreaking… While our hearts are with those left behind, we are sure Stacey is lacing up her skates alongside so many other all-stars gone too soon — getting ready to play the biggest hockey game of them all. Fly high, Stacey and Corey.”
Supporting the Kenny Family
This devastating double loss has left the surviving family facing an unthinkable road ahead. The broader sports community and the province extend their deepest, most profound prayers and love to Corey’s wife and Stacey Lynn’s mother, Laurie Kenny, her brother, Carson, and their extended family network.
Corey and Stacey Lynn shared an unbreakable bond rooted in family, community, and a shared passion for sports. While their departure was sudden and heartbreaking, the light they brought into the world will continue to shine through the lives they touched. May they rest in eternal, beautiful peace.