Ken Quinney


Ken Quinney is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played parts of three seasons for the Quebec Nordiques from 1986 to 1991, scoring 7 goals and 13 assists in 59 games. Most of his career, which lasted from 1985 to 2001 was spent in the American [Hockey League], International Hockey League, and the Deutsche Eishockey Liga.
Quinney was a WHL all-star with the Calgary Wranglers, notching 311 points in 261 games. His minor league career saw him produce nearly a point per game. He scored 435 points in 453 games during his 8-year stint in the AHL and notably won the Calder Cup with the Adirondack Red Wings in 1992. He was also a star forward for the Las [Vegas Thunder] in the International Hockey League where he scored a franchise-record 189 goals over five seasons. After playing three years in Germany, he retired from the sport and returned to Las Vegas, where he became a firefighter and raised his sons who became hockey players themselves.

Personal life

His son, Gage Quinney, played 3 games with the Vegas Golden Knights during the 2019-2020 season, making him the first Nevadan native to play in the NHL.

Awards

  • WHL East First All-Star Team – 1985
  • AHL Calder Cup Champion – 1992
  • IHL First All-Star Team – 1993-1994
  • IHL Second All-Star Team – 1997-1998