Brad Werenka

Brad Werenka
Born	(1969-02-12) February 12, 1969 (age 56) Two Hills, Alberta, Canada
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position	Defence
Shot	Left
Played for	Edmonton Oilers Quebec Nordiques Chicago Blackhawks Pittsburgh Penguins Calgary Flames
National team	Canada
NHL draft	42nd overall, 1987 Edmonton Oilers
Playing career	1991–2000

Brad Werenka

Medal record
Representing   Canada
Men's ice hockey
Olympic Games
	1994 Lillehammer	Tournament

John Bradley Werenka (born February 12, 1969) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the second round of the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, 42nd overall. Werenka played college hockey for the Northern Michigan University Wildcats, with whom he won the 1991 NCAA hockey title. In addition to his minor pro experience, Werenka went on to play for the Oilers, Quebec Nordiques, Chicago Blackhawks, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Calgary Flames. ^[1] His career was ended December 29, 2000 due to a concussion suffered in a game. ^[2] He represented Canada at the 1994 Winter Olympics, winning a silver medal and being named to the All-Star Team. ^[3]

Awards and honors

Award	Year
All-WCHA First Team	1990–91
AHCA West First-Team All-American	1990–91
WCHA All-Tournament Team	1991	[4]
All-NCAA All-Tournament Team	1991	[5]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
										—	—	—	—	—
										—	—	—	—	—
1985–86	Fort Saskatchewan Traders	AJHL		29	12	23	35	24		—	—	—	—	—
1986–87	Northern Michigan University	WCHA		30	4	4	8	35		—	—	—	—	—
1987–88	Northern Michigan University	WCHA		34	7	23	30	26		—	—	—	—	—
1988–89	Northern Michigan University	WCHA		28	7	13	20	16		—	—	—	—	—
1989–90	Northern Michigan University	WCHA		8	2	5	7	8		—	—	—	—	—
1990–91	Northern Michigan University	WCHA		47	20	43	63	36		—	—	—	—	—
1991–92	Cape Breton Oilers	AHL		66	6	21	27	95		5	0	3	3	6
1992–93	Canada	Intl		18	3	7	10	10		—	—	—	—	—
1992–93	Edmonton Oilers	NHL		27	5	4	9	24		—	—	—	—	—
1992–93	Cape Breton Oilers	AHL		4	1	1	2	4		16	4	17	21	12
1993–94	Edmonton Oilers	NHL		15	0	4	4	14		—	—	—	—	—
1993–94	Cape Breton Oilers	AHL		25	6	17	23	19		—	—	—	—	—
1993–94	Quebec Nordiques	NHL		11	0	7	7	8		—	—	—	—	—
1993–94	Cornwall Aces	AHL		—	—	—	—	—		12	2	10	12	22
1994–95	Milwaukee Admirals	IHL		80	8	45	53	161		15	3	10	13	36
1995–96	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL		9	0	0	0	8		—	—	—	—	—
1995–96	Indianapolis Ice	IHL		73	15	42	57	85		5	1	3	4	8
1996–97	Indianapolis Ice	IHL		82	20	56	76	83		4	1	4	5	6
1997–98	Pittsburgh Penguins	NHL		71	3	15	18	46		6	1	0	1	8
1998–99	Pittsburgh Penguins	NHL		81	6	18	24	93		13	1	1	2	6
1999–2000	Pittsburgh Penguins	NHL		61	3	8	11	69		—	—	—	—	—
1999–2000	Calgary Flames	NHL		12	1	1	2	21		—	—	—	—	—
2000–01	Calgary Flames	NHL		33	1	4	5	16		—	—	—	—	—
AHL totals				95	13	39	52	118		33	6	30	36	40
NHL totals				320	19	61	80	299		19	2	1	3	14
IHL totals				235	43	143	186	329		24	5	17	22	50

International

Year	Team	Event		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1994	Canada	OG		8	2	2	4	8

References

1. "Brad Werenka player profile". Hockey Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
2. Westhead, Rick (2007-09-20). "New commissioner envisions leaner, cleaner CFL". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
3. Podnieks, Andrew (2009). Canada's Olympic Hockey History 1920–2010 . Toronto: Fenn Publishing. p.  241. ISBN   978-1-55168-323-2.
4. "WCHA Tourney History". WCHA. Archived from the original on 2014-07-02. Retrieved 2014-06-26.
5. "NCAA Frozen Four Records" (PDF). NCAA.org. Retrieved 2013-06-19.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com , or  Eliteprospects.com , or  Eurohockey.com , or  Hockey-Reference.com , or  The Internet Hockey Database

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Dave Shields	WCHA Student-Athlete of the Year 1990–91	Succeeded by Geoff Sarjeant