Jeff Brown | |||
---|---|---|---|
Born |
Ottawa, ON, CAN |
April 30, 1966 ||
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
Weight | 204 lb (93 kg; 14 st 8 lb) | ||
Position | Defence | ||
Shot | Right | ||
Played for |
Quebec Nordiques St. Louis Blues Vancouver Canucks Hartford Whalers Carolina Hurricanes Toronto Maple Leafs Washington Capitals |
||
NHL Draft | 36th overall, 1984 Quebec Nordiques |
||
Playing career | 1985–1998 |
Jeff Randall Brown (born April 30, 1966) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the NHL from the mid-1980s to late 1990s. During his career, Brown was considered to be in the upper echelon of NHL defencemen. He was selected to play in the 1992 NHL All-Star Game and still holds many offensive records for the St. Louis Blues.
Brown joined the Sudbury Wolves of the OHL when he was selected in the first round, second overall, in the 1982 OHL Priority Draft.
In his first season with Sudbury in 1982-83, Brown appeared in 65 games, scoring nine goals and 46 points, leading the Wolves defense in scoring, and finishing fifth in overall team scoring, however, the rebuilding club failed to qualify for the post-season.
In 1983-84, Brown saw a big increase in his offensive numbers, as he scored 17 goals and 77 points in 68 games, as he finished second in team scoring, however, the club failed to qualify for the post-season.
Brown led the Wolves in scoring during the 1984-85 season, as he had 64 points, scoring 16 goals and 48 assists, in 56 games. Sudbury missed the playoffs once again.
In 1985-86, Brown missed 21 games, however, he scored 22 goals, a career high in the OHL, and had 50 points, helping Sudbury reach the playoffs for the first and only time in his junior career. In four playoff games, Brown had two assists, as the Wolves were swept by the Guelph Platers in the first round. Brown was awarded the Max Kaminsky Trophy, awarded to the most outstanding defenseman in the OHL, and was named to the OHL First All-Star team.
Brown was drafted by the Quebec Nordiques in the second round, 36th overall, at the 1984 NHL Entry Draft held at the Montreal Forum.