Career
Kern played professional roller hockey with the Mission Snipers. Prior to turning professional, Kern attended the State University of New York at Oswego where he played four seasons of college hockey. Kern played the 2004-2005 season with the Kansas City Outlaws of the United Hockey League.
On January 24, 2009, Kern was signed by the Brooklyn Aces of the EPHL. Kern is a New York City firefighter, who works at Engine company
233 in Brooklyn.