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Brian Glynn

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Brian Glynn
Born (1967-11-23)November 23, 1967(age 56)
Iserlohn,West Germany
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 215 lb (98 kg; 15 st 5 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for Calgary Flames
Minnesota North Stars
Edmonton Oilers
Ottawa Senators
Vancouver Canucks
Hartford Whalers
Kölner Haie
NHL draft 37th overall,1986
Calgary Flames
Playing career 1987–1998

Brian Thomas Glynn(born November 23, 1967) is a German-born Canadian former professionalice hockeydefencemanwho played six seasons in theNational Hockey League(NHL). A second round selection of theCalgary Flames,37th overall at the1986 NHL Entry Draft,Glynn played with the Flames,Minnesota North Stars,Edmonton Oilers,Ottawa Senators,Vancouver CanucksandHartford Whalersduring his NHL career before playing one season in theDeutsche Eishockey Liga(DEL) forKölner Haie.

Playing career

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Glynn was born inIserlohn,West Germanywhile his father served in the armed forces but grew up inSaskatchewan.[1]He played junior hockey between 1983 and 1987 with theMelville Millionairesof theSaskatchewan Junior Hockey League(SJHL) andSaskatoon Bladesof theWestern Hockey League(WHL).[2]He was selected in the second round, 37th overall, by theCalgary Flamesat the1986 NHL Entry Draft.[3]

Starting his professional career in1987–88,Glynn made his NHL debut on October 8, 1987, and scored a goal against goaltenderGlen Hanlonof theDetroit Red Wings.[1]He appeared in 67 games as arookieand scored 19 points.[2]His play diminished in1988–89,resulting in Glynn appearing in only nine games with the Flames and being demoted to theSalt Lake Golden Eaglesof theInternational Hockey League(IHL). He spent virtually the entire1989–90 seasonwith Salt Lake where he scored 61 points in 80 games. Glynn was named a first team all-start and won theGovernor's Trophyas the IHL's top defenceman.[4]

Glynn began the1990–91 seasonwith Salt Lake, but joined theMinnesota North Starson October 26, 1990, after Calgary traded him in exchange forFrank Musil.[4]Glynn appeared in 66 regular season games with Minnesota, and in 23 playoff games as the North Stars made aCinderellarun to the1991 Stanley Cup Finalsbefore losing to thePittsburgh Penguins.[1]Ajourneymandefenceman, Glynn frequently changed teams over the next several seasons and ultimately was a member of seven franchises over his ten-year career.[1]Minnesota traded him to theEdmonton Oilerson January 21, 1992, forDavid Shaw.After a year and a half in Edmonton, he was sent to theOttawa Senatorsfor a draft pick on September 15, 1993. But after only a half-season with the Senators, he was claimed onwaiversby theVancouver Canucks.[4]Glynn played only 16 regular season games for Vancouver, but appeared in 17 playoff games as the Canucks reached, and lost, the1994 Stanley Cup Finals.[1]

Glynn then spent two seasons with theHartford Whalersand scored 11 points in 97 games combined between the1994–95and1995–96seasons.[2]After appearing in one game for the Whalers in1996–97 season,Glynn was involved in a significant trade between Hartford and theDetroit Red Wings.Glynn was included in the October 9, 1996, trade that saw the Whalers also trade theircaptain,Brendan Shanahan,to Detroit forPaul Coffey,Keith Primeauand a first round draft pick.[5]Glynn never played with Detroit as he was assigned to the IHL'sSan Antonio Dragonswhere he played 62 games.[2]Glynn played a final professional season in 1997–98 in Germany, where he suited up forKölner Haieof theDeutsche Eishockey Liga(DEL).[4]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1983–84 Melville Millionaires SJHL 19 1 2 3 12 — — — — —
1984–85 Melville Millionaires SJHL 49 13 16 29 154 — — — — —
1984–85 Saskatoon Blades WHL 12 1 0 1 2 3 0 0 0 0
1985–86 Saskatoon Blades WHL 66 7 25 32 131 13 0 3 3 30
1986–87 Saskatoon Blades WHL 44 2 26 28 163 11 1 3 4 19
1987–88 Calgary Flames NHL 67 5 14 19 87 1 0 0 0 0
1988–89 Salt Lake Golden Eagles IHL 31 3 10 13 105 14 3 7 10 31
1988–89 Calgary Flames NHL 9 0 1 1 19 — — — — —
1989–90 Salt Lake Golden Eagles IHL 80 17 44 61 164 — — — — —
1989–90 Calgary Flames NHL 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
1990–91 Salt Lake Golden Eagles IHL 8 1 3 4 18 — — — — —
1990–91 Minnesota North Stars NHL 66 8 11 19 83 23 2 6 8 18
1991–92 Minnesota North Stars NHL 37 2 12 14 24 — — — — —
1991–92 Edmonton Oilers NHL 25 2 6 8 6 16 4 1 5 12
1992–93 Edmonton Oilers NHL 64 4 12 16 60 — — — — —
1993–94 Ottawa Senators NHL 48 2 13 15 41 — — — — —
1993–94 Vancouver Canucks NHL 16 0 0 0 12 17 0 3 3 10
1994–95 Hartford Whalers NHL 43 1 6 7 32 — — — — —
1995–96 Hartford Whalers NHL 54 0 4 4 44 — — — — —
1996–97 San Antonio Dragons IHL 62 13 11 24 46 9 2 6 8 4
1996–97 Hartford Whalers NHL 1 1 0 1 2 — — — — —
1997–98 Kölner Haie DEL 48 10 12 22 61 — — — — —
NHL totals 431 25 79 104 410 57 6 10 16 40

References

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  1. ^abcdePodnieks, Andrew (2003).Players: The ultimate A–Z guide of everyone who has ever played in the NHL.Toronto: Doubleday Canada. p. 293.ISBN0-385-25999-9.
  2. ^abcd"Brian Glynn player card".National Hockey League.RetrievedDecember 14,2013.
  3. ^Hanlon, Peter; Kelso, Sean, eds. (2007).2007–08 Calgary Flames Media Guide.Calgary Flames Hockey Club. p. 100.
  4. ^abcd"Brian Glynn profile".Hockey Hall of Fame.RetrievedDecember 14,2013.
  5. ^"Whalers trade Shanahan".Sarasota Herald-Tribune.October 10, 1996. p. 4C.RetrievedDecember 14,2013.
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