Mike Kenitz

Michael John Kenitz was born and raised in the Pittsburgh area. Mike started playing hockey at the early age of 8. He played other spots growing up, but hockey was the only one he truly loved. He was a member of the Mars Hockey Organization for 6 years playing freshman, JV and Varsity. He played varsity as a freshman in high school, and contributed greatly to the team. Mike made the PIHL all-star team 2 years and scored a goal in his first all-star game. He was a great leader and was a captain for the Mars Varsity team his senior year.
 
Mike also played travel hockey for the North Pittsburgh Wildcats and for the Butler Valley Dawgs. During his senior year of High School, Mikes Butler Valley team won a state and regional title, as well as going to nationals.
 
After a great high school career, Mike went on to play college hockey at Slippery Rock University, and was a big part of their national title run in the 2010-2011 season. Mike graduated cumlada from SRU in 4 years and won the award for division 1 Academic All American.
 
Mike was as great off the ice as he was on it. He would do anything that anyone asked of him, and he would always do it with a smile. Mike was well respected by his teammates. He would help to make them better players, but he was also made sure they had as much fun as he was having. Mike had a very successful hockey career and was admired by everyone that had the privilege to play on his team.