Jeff Brown Ice Hockey Born 1966
Jeff Brown was born on June 30, 1966, in Ottawa, Ontario. He is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over 10 years. Brown started his NHL career in 1985 with the Quebec Nordiques and played for several teams during his career including St. Louis Blues, Hartford Whalers, Vancouver Canucks, and Washington Capitals.
Early Playing Career
Jeff Brown started playing ice hockey at a young age and played for his high school team. After finishing high school, he played junior hockey for the Cornwall Royals in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). He was drafted by the Quebec Nordiques in the second round of the 1984 NHL Entry Draft.
After being drafted, Brown played for the Canadian national junior team in the 1986 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. He helped the team win a bronze medal and was named the tournament's top defenseman.
NHL Career
Jeff Brown made his NHL debut with the Quebec Nordiques in the 1985-86 season. He played two seasons for the Nordiques before being traded to the St. Louis Blues in 1987. Brown played for the Blues for five seasons and was named to the NHL All-Star Game in 1992.
In 1992, Brown was traded to the Vancouver Canucks. He played for the Canucks for two seasons and helped the team reach the Stanley Cup Final in 1994, where they lost to the New York Rangers in seven games.
After leaving the Canucks, Brown played for the Hartford Whalers and Washington Capitals before retiring in 1998 due to injuries.
Coaching Career
After retiring from playing, Jeff Brown became a coach. He started out coaching junior hockey and was the head coach of the St. Louis Bandits in the North American Hockey League (NAHL) from 2004 to 2007. He then became an assistant coach for the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets for the 2007-08 season.
Brown then returned to junior hockey and was the head coach of the Ottawa 67's in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) from 2008 to 2014. He led the team to the OHL Final in 2012 and was named the OHL Coach of the Year in 2014.
Currently, Jeff Brown is the head coach and general manager of the USHL's Dubuque Fighting Saints, a junior ice hockey team based in Dubuque, Iowa.
Personal Life
Jeff Brown is married and has four children. His son Logan Brown is also a professional ice hockey player and was drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.
Brown is also involved in charity work and has supported organizations such as the Canadian Cancer Society and the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada.
Conclusion
Jeff Brown had a successful NHL career and has continued to be involved in the sport as a coach. He is highly respected in the hockey community and has made a positive impact on the teams he has coached. Brown's dedication to the sport and his charitable work have made him a role model for many young hockey players.
