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He played over 1,100 career games in the NHL.
15 Interesting Facts About Andrew Brunette
Andrew Brunette is a Canadian former NHL left winger known for his longevity, clutch scoring, and current role as head coach of the Nashville Predators.
Position
Left wing
Jersey
#20
Status
Retired
Teams
6
Facts
15
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He is currently the head coach for the Nashville Predators.
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He scored the Nashville Predators' first-ever goal.
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He was drafted 174th overall by the Washington Capitals.
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His professional playing career began in the ECHL with the Hampton Roads Admirals.
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He scored the winning goal in overtime of Game 7 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Colorado Avalanche in 2003.
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He won the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy as the OHL's leading scorer in 1993.
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He retired from his playing career to become the Minnesota Wild's hockey operations advisor.
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He maintained a physical durability streak of 509 consecutive games without having to sit out due to injury.
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He scored his 500th NHL career point against the Calgary Flames in 2007.
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He averaged over a point per game for the first time in his NHL career during the 2006-07 season.
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He scored the series-clinching goal for the Avalanche against the Dallas Stars in Game 5 of the 2006 Western Conference Quarterfinals.
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He was an OHL teammate of future NHLers Kirk Maltby, Scott Walker, Kevin Weekes, and Jamie Storr.
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He played much of his minor hockey career with the Rayside-Balfour Sabrecats of the NOHA.
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He was diagnosed with a torn ACL but insisted on finishing the 2008-09 season before having surgery.
About Andrew Brunette
Andrew Brunette was a durable and consistent left winger who played over 1,100 NHL games for six different teams. Known for his clutch scoring, he notably netted the Nashville Predators' first-ever goal and a Game 7 overtime winner against Patrick Roy. After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching and now serves as the head coach for the Nashville Predators.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy
1993
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Scored Nashville Predators' First Goal
1998-99
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Game 7 Overtime Winning Goal vs. Patrick Roy
2003
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509 Consecutive Games Played Streak
2002-2009
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500th NHL Career Point
2007
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Andrew Brunette.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Left wing
Jersey #: 20
Status: Retired
Age: 52 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 212 lbs (96 kg)
Born: Valley East, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 19
Goals: 268
Assists: 465
Points: 733
Teams: 6
Drafted: 1993
Round: 7th
Teams & Career
Washington Capitals Nashville Predators Atlanta Thrashers Minnesota Wild Colorado Avalanche Chicago Blackhawks
Andrew Brunette played for 6 different teams during his 19 seasons career. He was originally drafted 7th overall by the Washington Capitals in 1993.