Donald Brashear
Donald Brashear (born January 7, 1972) is an American professional hockey player currently playing for Jonquière Marquis in the Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey (LNAH). He previous played for five organizations in the National Hockey League (NHL) over a 23 year pro career, in which he played the role of an enforcer.
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Brashear with the Washington Capitals during the 2008-09 season. | |||
| Born |
January 7, 1972 Bedford, Indiana, U.S. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
| Weight | 240 lb (109 kg; 17 st 2 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| LNAH team Former teams |
Jonquiere Marquis Montreal Canadiens Vancouver Canucks Philadelphia Flyers Washington Capitals New York Rangers Modo Hockey | ||
| National team | United States | ||
| NHL Draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 1992–present | ||
He was among the NHL leaders in penalty minutes for six seasons, while finishing his career 15th all-time in penalty minutes. He remains the Vancouver Canucks' all-time single season leader in penalty minutes, which he set in the 1997–98 season.
He was involved in one of the most publicized incidents of on-ice violence in NHL history during the 1999–2000 season, when he was slashed in the head by Marty McSorley.
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