Brad Lauer
| Brad Lauer | |||
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| Born |
October 27, 1966 Humboldt, SK, CAN |
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb) | ||
| Position | Left Wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
NHL New York Islanders Chicago Blackhawks Ottawa Senators Pittsburgh Penguins AHL Springfield Indians Capital District Islanders IHL Indianapolis Ice Las Vegas Thunder Cleveland Lumberjacks Utah Grizzlies BISL Sheffield Steelers |
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| NHL Draft | 34th overall, 1985 New York Islanders |
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| Playing career | 1986–2002 | ||
Brad R. Lauer (born October 27, 1966) is a former Canadian ice hockey coach and former professional ice hockey player. Lauer was let go as the powerplay coach for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL) in June 2015. Lauer was drafted 34th overall in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Islanders and played in the NHL for the Islanders, Chicago Blackhawks, Ottawa Senators, and Pittsburgh Penguins.
Born and raised in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Lauer played three seasons with the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League (WHL). His success in his final two junior seasons caught the eye of the New York Islanders, who drafted him with the 34th selection of the 1985 NHL draft.
Lauer had successful rookie and sophomore seasons before being hindered by injuries but continued to play in the NHL until the completion of the 1995–96 regular season.
He made appearances with the Islanders, Chicago Blackhawks, Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Penguins. Lauer was also a part of the Dallas Stars' system where he provided veteran leadership for their International Hockey League (IHL) affiliate, the Utah Grizzlies.
His most successful season of professional hockey was the 1992–93 season with the Indianapolis Ice of the IHL. Lauer notched 50 goals and 41 assists for 91 points in just 62 games played.
He also suited up for the American Hockey League (AHL) Springfield Indians, Capital District Islanders and the IHL Las Vegas Thunder, and Cleveland Lumberjacks. He retired following 2001–02 season after playing one season with the Sheffield Steelers in the EIHL in which he took the role as player-coach and went on to win the Playoff Championship.
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