15 Interesting Facts About Brad May

Known for his physical play and clutch moments, Bradley May was a Canadian left winger who won the Stanley Cup and played over 1,000 NHL games.

Position
Left wing
Jersey
#27
Status
Retired
Teams
8
Facts
15
1

He won the Stanley Cup in the 2006–07 season.

2

He played over 1,000 career NHL games.

3

He scored a famous overtime goal in the 1993 playoffs that secured a series upset, informally known as the "Mayday goal."

4

He was drafted 14th overall in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft by the Buffalo Sabres.

5

He played for seven different NHL franchises during their career.

6

He represented Canada at the 1996 World Championships.

7

He was suspended for 20 games in 2000 for a stick infraction that injured an opponent's nose.

8

He was involved in a major controversy surrounding the Todd Bertuzzi and Steve Moore incident.

9

He was ordered by a civil jury to pay damages for assaulting a police officer in 2005.

10

He played their 900th career NHL game in November 2007, scoring a goal in the same game.

11

He appeared on the Anaheim city's float at the 2008 Tournament of Roses Parade, showcasing the Stanley Cup.

12

He concluded their playing career after the 2009-10 season and later became a hockey analyst.

13

He was purposely rested from a game to ensure their 1,000th NHL game was played against their original drafting team.

14

He accumulated over 2,000 career penalty minutes in the NHL.

15

In their final professional season, they scored 10 points in 17 games for an AHL affiliate.

About Brad May

Bradley May was a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger known for his physical play and memorable moments. He is famously remembered for his "Mayday goal" in the 1993 playoffs and winning the Stanley Cup with the Anaheim Ducks in 2007. After a career spanning over 1,000 NHL games, he retired in 2010 and transitioned into a role as a hockey analyst.

Career Achievements & Milestones

Stanley Cup Champion

2007

Played 1000 NHL Games

2008-09

Scored the 'Mayday Goal'

1993

World Championships Medalist

1996

Player Information & Stats

Detailed career statistics and background information about Brad May.

Player Info

Country: Canada
Position: Left wing
Jersey #: 27
Status: Retired
Age: 54 years old

Physical Stats

Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 213 lbs (97 kg)
Born: Toronto, Ontario

Career Stats

Seasons: 19
Goals: 127
Assists: 162
Points: 289
Teams: 8
Drafted: 1990
Round: 1st

Teams & Career

Anaheim Ducks Buffalo Sabres Colorado Avalanche Detroit Red Wings Grand Rapids Griffins Phoenix Coyotes Toronto Maple Leafs Vancouver Canucks

Brad May played for 8 different teams during his 19 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Buffalo Sabres in 1990.