Kevin was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on March 27, 1972. He signed as a free agent by Detroit in May of 1993. He recorded his first NHL shutout in his first NHL start on January 6, 1996 with a 2-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. He was the first Red Wings goalie ever to earn a shutout in his first regular season start. He ranked tenth among AHL goaltenders in goals against last year. He was Adirondack Rookie of the Year in 1993-94. He went to three Memorial Cups with Sault Ste. Marie, won the 1993 Memorial Cup, and was named MVP. He also led the OHL in goals against in all three seasons with SSM.
