Where is Donald Brashear today?

An update to yesterday's news on the former NHL tough guy. News broke out on Wednesday morning that Donald Brashear is now working in a Tim Hortons outlet in Quebec City and serving coffee to customers. It wasn't long before the former NHL enforcer was recognized by customers, who hared the information on social media.

Who hit Donald Brashear in the head with a hockey stick?

In a game between the Bruins and the Vancouver Canucks in Vancouver on February 21, 2000, McSorley swung his stick and hit Donald Brashear in the head with 4.6 seconds left in the game. Brashear fell backwards and hit his head hard on the ice, losing consciousness and suffering a Grade III concussion.

Did Donald Brashear ever lose a fight?

Donald Brashear was a tough guy, and he didn't lose very many fights.

Who is the biggest player in the NHL?

Robin Lehner (30.43)

In all fairness, Lehner is not a fat goalie like the netminder from the commercial but he is the largest in the NHL in terms of BMI.

When did Donald Brashear retire?

In November 2014, Brashear stepped out of retirement and signed a contract with Modo Hockey of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) for the remainder of the season. He scored once on a power play on March 16, 2015 against Vita Hästen, before concluding his professional career at the conclusion of the 2014–15 season.

Is Men of Honor a true story?

– “A son never forgets.” You may recall this line from the movie “Men of Honor,” based on the true story of the late Master Chief Boatswain's Mate Carl Maxie Brashear, the first African-American master diver and master chief in the United States Navy.

What is the longest suspension in the NHL?

Suspended for 41 Games

Raffi Torres of the San Jose Sharks currently holds the record of longest NHL suspension with his 41 game suspension in 2015. The suspension was given for a hit on the Anaheim Ducks Jakob Silfverberg during a preseason game early that October.

Who is the fastest hockey player of all time?

Connor McDavid

The best player in the NHL right now is also the fastest. Connor McDavid's ability to breeze by defenders while maintaining control of the puck and finding teammates is unmatched.

Who was the tallest NHL goalie?

Bishop played for the St. Louis Blues, Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning, Los Angeles Kings, and Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL). Nicknamed "Big Ben", Bishop is the tallest goaltender to ever play in the NHL, along with Mikko Koskinen, at a height of 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m).

Who is currently the best hockey player?

Connor McDavid, C, Edmonton Oilers. For the third straight season, McDavid tops the list. The 22-year-old finished second in the NHL with 116 points (41 goals, 75 assists), behind Kucherov, and had at least one point in 66 of his 78 games for the Oilers.

Who was Wayne Gretzky protector?

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Former Edmonton Oilers tough guy Dave Semenko, who protected Wayne Gretzky in the 1980s, has died. He was 59.

Who has the most suspensions in NHL history?

According to the Cam and Strick podcast, Marchand has earned the most individual suspensions in NHL history (8), passing Chris Pronger who had seven. If the latest suspension holds, Marchand will have been suspended for a total of 28 games and lost over $1.4 million of salary during his 13-year career in the NHL.

What were the charges against McSorley?

McSorley, a tough defenceman for the Boston Bruins, was charged yesterday with one count of assault with a weapon after using his stick on Mr. Brashear, a rugged forward with the Vancouver Canucks, at the end of an NHL game Feb. 21 at General Motors Place. The summary charge carries a maximum sentence of 18 months.

Who was Gretzky's goon?

An acknowledged enforcer, Semenko was Wayne Gretzky's "on-ice bodyguard" early in Gretzky's career in Edmonton, beginning in the WHA in 1978 and ending when Semenko was traded to the Hartford Whalers in 1986. Semenko is considered one of the toughest players ever in the NHL.

Did Marty McSorley ever win a Stanley Cup?

Before becoming a member of the Kings, he most famously laced up his skates for the Edmonton Oilers, where he won the Stanley Cup in 1987 and 1988.

Who is the smallest NHL goalie?

Roy Worters is the shortest goalie ever to play in the NHL. He stood only 5'3” and weighed just 135 pounds which earned him the nickname, “Shrimp,” but he went on to set several records and to become a Hall of Fame goalie while playing for the New York Americans, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Montreal Canadiens.

Who was the smallest player in the NHL?

The shortest player in NHL history was also in charge of patrolling the net. Roy “Shrimp” Worters measures in as the shortest player to ever take the ice in an NHL game. Standing at 5-foot-3, the goalie put together a distinguished NHL career.

How fast can McDavid skate mph?

With new technologies now available, Sportsnet broke down McDavid's speed – a speed that crosses 40 kilometres an hour (40.9 and 25.4 miles per hour).

Who won fastest skater 2022?

Blues' Jordan Kyrou beats McDavid, others for Fastest Skater

Kyrou beat out a densely packed Fastest Skater field at the 2022 NHL All-Star Skills competition. Check out the full Fastest Skater results, with the winner (Blues' Kyrou) in bold: Kyle Connor, Winnipeg Jets – 13.851 seconds.

Who was fastest skater?

Louis Blues forward Jordan Kyrou surprisingly won the Fastest Skater with a time of 13.55 seconds.

Has anyone been kicked out of the NHL?

The NHL's first president, Frank Calder, expelled Coutu from the NHL for life; the ban was lifted after two-and-a-half years, but Coutu never played in the NHL again.

Who was the youngest NHL captain to hoist the Stanley Cup?

At 21 years 10 months 5 days, Sidney Crosby (Canada, b. 7 August 1987) became the youngest captain of a Stanley Cup winning team when the Pittsburgh Penguins (USA) defeated the Detroit Red Wings (USA) in the 2009 finals.

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