Kern played professional roller hockey with the Mission Snipers.
Prior to turning professional, he attended the State University of New York at Oswego, where he played four seasons.
Kern played the 2004–05 season with the Kansas City Outlaws of the United Hockey League.
[4] Since retiring from hockey, Kern has served in the New York City Fire Department.
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