Guide Note

Donald Brashear is an American-Canadian ice hockey player, who plays for the Washington Capitals in the National Hockey League.

Fast Facts

Born: January 7, 1972
Birthplace: Bedford, Indiana
Position: Left wing
Shoots: Left
Regarded as one of the NHL's top enforcers throughout his career
Plays the piano
Uncle, Carl Brashear, inspired the movie Men of Honor

Early Years

Prior to playing in the NHL, Brashear played in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League for the Longueuil College-Francais, starting in 1989. On July 28, 1992, he signed as an undrafted free agent with the Montreal Canadiens. Brashear then joined the Montreal Canadiens' American Hockey League affiliate, the Fredericton Canadiens. He made his NHL debut in 1993, playing 14 games with in Montreal. Brashear was then traded to the Vancouver Canucks on November 13, 1996.

Recent Years

Brashear stayed in Vancouver until December 17, 2001, when he was sent to the Philadelphia Flyers. Two years later he was awarded the Pelle Lindbergh Memorial as the most improved player on the Flyers. Following the 2005-06 regular season, Brashear entered free agnecy and signed with the Washington Capitals on July 14, 2006. Most recently, in 2007, Brashear renewed his contract to stay with the Capitals for an additional year.

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- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 235
- Rookie Year: 1993-94

Donald Brashear Timeline

1992: Signed as free agent by the Montreal Canadiens
1993-94: Debuts with the Montreal Canadiens
1996: Traded to the Vancouver Canucks
2001: Traded to the Philadelphia Flyers
2002-2003: Awarded the Pelle Lindbergh Memorial trophy
2006: Signs a one-year contract with the Washington Capitals
2007: Brashear signs a one-year, $1.1 million contract extension

Donald Brashear News and Articles

CBC Sports: "Brashear suspended by NHL" (2006)
CBC Sports: "Capitals extend tough guy Brashear" (2007)
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Fox Sports: "NHL Suspends Islanders' Chris Simon for Record 25 Games" (2007)
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