Brendan Shanahan
Date of Birth: January 23, 1969
Birthplace: Mimico, Ontario, Canada
Position: Left Wing / Right Wing
Shoots: Right
NHL Debut: 1987
Draft Information: Drafted by the New Jersey Devils 2nd overall in the 1st round of the 1987 NHL Draft.
Playing Style: Brendan Shanahan was a rare blend of scoring touch and physicality. Known as one of the top power forwards in NHL history, he could dominate games with both finesse and force. He was equally capable of scoring 50 goals or delivering crushing hits, earning respect across the league for his leadership and playoff performances.
✔️ Some of Shanahan’s past sticks: Sher-Wood PMP 5030
✔️ Some of Shanahan’s past skates: Nike Air Zoom, Bauer Supreme 5000
Career Highlights and Achievements
🏆 Stanley Cup Championships: 3 (1997, 1998, 2002 with the Detroit Red Wings)
🏆 All-Star Appearances: 8 (1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2002)
🏆 Major Awards and Recognitions:
- Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee: 2013
- King Clancy Memorial Trophy: 2003 (Leadership and Humanitarian Contribution)
- NHL Second All-Star Team: 1994
- Olympic Gold Medalist with Team Canada: 2002 (Salt Lake City)
- One of just 4 players in NHL history with 600+ goals and 2,000+ penalty minutes
🏆 Milestones:
- Scored 656 career NHL goals and 1,354 points over 1,524 games
- Became the first player in NHL history to record over 600 goals and 2,000 penalty minutes
- Recorded 19 seasons with 20+ goals, including six 40+ goal seasons
- Played for five NHL teams: New Jersey Devils, St. Louis Blues, Hartford Whalers, Detroit Red Wings, and New York Rangers
- Key contributor to Detroit’s dynasty teams of the late 1990s and early 2000s
