Donald Brashear

Ice hockey player and fighter

Donald Brashear - Ice hockey player and fighter
Born

January 7th, 1972
53 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

Links & References

Played professional ice hockey primarily in the NHL, recognized for playing as a left winger. Competed for teams including the Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, and New York Rangers. Transitioned to mixed martial arts, participating in several bouts. Achieved a reputation as an enforcer in ice hockey noted for physical play and toughness on the ice.

Played for the Montreal Canadiens

Participated in over 1,000 NHL games

Won the Stanley Cup with the 1994 New York Rangers

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