Brendan Morrison
15 Interesting Facts
A standout collegiate star and a reliable NHL playmaker, he is best known for his role on the Vancouver Canucks' high-scoring West Coast Express line.
He won the prestigious Hobey Baker Award as the top player in American college hockey in 1997.
He helped his college team secure a national championship in 1996 by scoring the winning goal in overtime.
He was a member of the famous 'West Coast Express' line alongside Markus Näslund and Todd Bertuzzi.
He holds the Vancouver Canucks record for the most consecutive regular season games played with 534.
He represented his country at three separate IIHF World Championships, winning a gold medal in 2004.
He was selected 39th overall in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft by the New Jersey Devils.
He played for Linköpings HC in the Swedish Elite League during the 2004-05 NHL lockout.
He was named the CCHA Rookie of the Year for the 1993-94 season.
He once scored five goals in a single AHL game while playing for the Albany River Rats in 1998.
He was traded to the Vancouver Canucks in 2000 in a deal that sent Alexander Mogilny to the New Jersey Devils.
He finished his collegiate career as the all-time leading scorer for the Michigan Wolverines.
He briefly played for SK Horácká Slavia Třebíč in the Czech Republic during a contract holdout.
He currently hosts a fishing and outdoor adventure show titled Reel West Coast.
He was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award for three consecutive years.
He was a late addition to the Canadian Olympic orientation camp in 2005, replacing Mario Lemieux.
About Brendan Morrison
A centre, he is best remembered as a key member of the Vancouver Canucks' iconic 'West Coast Express' line. He enjoyed a decorated collegiate career at Michigan before transitioning to a long NHL tenure that included stints with seven different franchises.
Career Achievements & Milestones
Hobey Baker Award
1997
NCAA National Champion
1996
World Championship Gold Medal
2004
NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player
1996
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Teams & Career
Brendan Morrison played for 7 different teams during his 14 seasons career. He was originally drafted 2nd overall by the New Jersey Devils in 1993.