Brent Peterson
Brent Ronald Peterson (born February 15, 1958) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and coach. He played 11 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) with four clubs, primarily as a low-scoring checker with a reputation as a strong defensive forward. He was a longtime assistant coach with the Nashville Predators, retiring in 2011 for health reasons. Peterson is now an advisor for the team.
| Brent Peterson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
February 15, 1958 Calgary, Alberta, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Right Wing | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
Detroit Red Wings Buffalo Sabres Vancouver Canucks Hartford Whalers | ||
| Coached for |
Hartford Whalers (Assistant) Nashville Predators (Assistant) Portland Winterhawks (Head Coach) | ||
| NHL Draft |
12th overall, 1978 Detroit Red Wings | ||
| Playing career | 1978–1989 | ||
| Coaching career | 1989–2011 | ||
He is the brother of former Calgary Stampeder Greg Peterson.
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