Two former New Jersey Devils left the 3ICE Summer Tournament with honors.
Former player-turned-coach Ken Daneyko earned the Eddie Johnston Coach of the Year award after leading the 3ICE NY/NJ team to the Patrick Cup Championship.
Mr. Devil on the Bench: Ken Daneyko Leads NJ/NY 3ICE Team to Final FourFormer New Jersey Devil Ken Daneyko has taken on a new role this summer, coaching the 3ICE NJ/NY team.
Meanwhile, former Devils goaltender Keith Kinkaid, who played with 3ICE Buffalo, was named the Bryan Trottier League MVPawarded to the tournament’s most valuable player.
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The 3ICE tournament is held every summer at the Florida Panthers’ training facility. It serves as a showcase for current NHL players, as well as those aiming to break into the league, with games played in a fast-paced three-on-three format.
Both Daneyko and Kinkaid have strong ties to the Devils.
Daneyko, better known as “Mr. Devil”, played his entire career in New Jersey. He was on the roster for all three Stanley Cup championships, leading the franchise in both games played and penalty minutes. His jersey now hangs in the rafters at the Prudential Center, cementing his legacy as a franchise icon. Though his team did not win the Patrick Cup, his transition to coaching earned him high recognition.
Kinkaid also left his mark on the Devils. Joining the organization as an undrafted free agent in 2012, he spent six seasons in New Jersey before moving on to stints with five other NHL teams. Over 169 NHL games, he recorded a .905 save percentage.
Now 36, the six-foot-two netminder has spent recent years in the AHL and ECHL, but his MVP performance at 3ICE proved he still has plenty left in the tank. While his Buffalo squad didn’t win the tournament, his individual honor may boost his chances of earning another NHL opportunity.
Although neither Daneyko nor Kinkaid are likely to return to the Devils organization, their performances at the 3ICE tournament show they still have plenty to offer, whether behind the bench or between the pipes.
