Kennedy was coached by James from 1986 to 1989 while with the WHL 's Swift Current Broncos .
James ' 1997 conviction stemmed from charges brought against him by former NHLer Sheldon Kennedy and two other players .
NHLer was coached by James from 1986 to 1989 while with the WHL 's Swift Current Broncos .
James ' 1997 conviction stemmed from charges brought against him by former NHLer Sheldon Kennedy and two other players .