Sheldon Kenny

Blackout: The serious and deadly nature of concussions

By Sheldon Kenny (The Sheaf) Illustration by Brianna Whitmore (The Sheaf)   This past November I lost my brother Lyndon Kenny to suicide. Lyndon was a very good hockey player: the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League drafted him, and he was not only a highly-skilled defenceman and strong skater, but also the toughest person I have ever known. His ability to scare opponents and produce game-changing hits and fights was unparalleled for someone of his age. Unfortunately, this enforcer style of play made my brother vulnerable to multiple concussions and, therefore, more susceptible to depression. Enforcers are the designated…

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