Dave Brown (ice hockey)

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Dave Brown
Born (1962-10-12) October 12, 1962 (age 62)
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight 225 lb (102 kg; 16 st 1 lb)
Position Right Wing
Shot Right
Played for Philadelphia Flyers
Edmonton Oilers
San Jose Sharks
NHL draft 140th overall, 1982
Philadelphia Flyers
Playing career 19821996

David James Brown (born October 12, 1962) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger who played 14 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Philadelphia Flyers, Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks. He was primarily known as an enforcer throughout his career. He is currently the Flyers' head of pro scouting.

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Playing career

Brown was suspended for 15 games for cross-checking New York Rangers forward Tomas Sandström, breaking his jaw and causing a concussion. [1] At that time, it was among the stiffest penalties in NHL history. Brown's name was engraved on the Stanley Cup in 1990 with Edmonton. He is known to be one of the greatest enforcers and fighters in NHL history, ranked at #2 only behind Bob Probert.

Awards

Career statistics

   Regular season   Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1980–81 Spokane Flyers WHL 922421
1981–82 Saskatoon Blades WHL6211334434451014
1982–83 Maine Mariners AHL 71861441816000107
1982–83 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 20005
1983–84 Springfield Indians AHL59171431150
1983–84 Philadelphia FlyersNHL1915698200012
1984–85 Philadelphia FlyersNHL573691651100059
1985–86 Philadelphia FlyersNHL7610717277500016
1986–87 Philadelphia FlyersNHL6273102742612359
1987–88 Philadelphia FlyersNHL4712517114710127
1988–89 Philadelphia FlyersNHL50033100
1988–89 Edmonton Oilers NHL220225670006
1989–90 Edmonton OilersNHL6006614530000
1990–91 Edmonton OilersNHL583471601601130
1991–92 Philadelphia FlyersNHL7042681
1992–93 Philadelphia FlyersNHL7002278
1993–94 Philadelphia FlyersNHL71145137
1994–95 Philadelphia FlyersNHL281235330000
1995–96 San Jose Sharks NHL3731446
NHL totals729455297178980235209

References

  1. "Sports People; Brown Set to Return". The New York Times . 1987-12-01. Retrieved 2010-11-24.