In 2006 (his third year as a pro), Kern posted career highs games played and starts (15, fourth among USL-2 keepers), minutes played (1350, fourth), and saves (51, seventh). He was also tied for third with six wins. The 26-year-old started the club’s final 12 games, posting 45 saves over that stretch. He was named to the USL-2 Team of the Week on July 17 (Week 13).

In 2005, Kern went undefeated in the regular season (10-0-1) and ended the summer with a personal 15-game unbeaten streak intact (beginning May 22, 2004; it was snapped in the club’s first game of 2006). He finished third in the league in wins, fifth in goals against average (0.98) and goalkeeper minutes played (1,010), and tied for second with a team record five shutouts. Kern was also in goal for both of Harrisburg ’s playoff games against the Charlotte Eagles, including a seven-save shutout on August 18.

As a rookie in 2004, Kern posted a 1.38 goals against average and led the team in wins (five) and saves (41). He started and won the first game in team history on April 17 in Northern Virginia .

Kern enjoyed a fine career at College Misericordia before graduating in 2002, snagging All-PAC honors in 2000 (First Team), 2001 (Second Team), and 2002 (First Team). In 2000, he posted a 0.75 goals against average, helping Misericordia to the school’s first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance. He was the team’s MVP in 2001 and 2002.

Harrisburg City Islanders Statistics:

YR       GP   GS   MIN     SF   SV   GA   GAA     PKG    PKA     W    L      T      SO
2004    9      9      850      122  41    13    1.38     1          1          5      2      2      2
2005    12    11    1010    87    23    11    0.98     0          0          10    0      1      5

2006    15    15    1350    170  51    28    1.87     2          3          6      7      2      2

TOT     36    35    3210    379  115  42    1.18     3          4          21    9      5      9