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He is a member of the exclusive Triple Gold Club.
15 Interesting Facts About Brendan Shanahan
Brendan Shanahan is a Hockey Hall of Famer and Triple Gold Club member, renowned for his physical play, goal-scoring prowess, and three Stanley Cup championships with the Detroit Red Wings.
Position
Left wing
Jersey
#19
Status
Retired
Teams
7
Facts
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He won three Stanley Cup championships with the Detroit Red Wings.
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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2013.
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He was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history in 2017.
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He won an Olympic gold medal with Team Canada at the 2002 Salt Lake City Games.
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He was drafted second overall in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft.
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He is the only player in NHL history with over 600 goals and 2,000 penalty minutes.
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He scored his 1,000th NHL point on January 12, 2002, against the Dallas Stars.
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His number 19 was retired by the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League.
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He led active NHL players in Gordie Howe hat tricks at the time of his retirement with 17.
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He won the King Clancy Memorial Trophy in 2003 for his humanitarian efforts.
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He became a United States citizen on May 17, 2002.
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His return to the New Jersey Devils in 2009 marked the longest gap in tenure with one team in NHL history.
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He played three games for Düsseldorfer EG of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga during the 1994–95 NHL lockout.
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He was the inaugural cover athlete for the NHL 2K video game in 2001.
About Brendan Shanahan
Brendan Shanahan was a powerful left wing known for his physical play and exceptional goal-scoring ability throughout his 21-year NHL career. A member of the exclusive Triple Gold Club, he won three Stanley Cups with the Detroit Red Wings, an Olympic gold medal, and a World Championship. He retired with over 600 goals and 2,000 penalty minutes, a unique achievement in NHL history.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1997
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Stanley Cup Champion
1998
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Stanley Cup Champion
2002
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Triple Gold Club Member
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
2013
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King Clancy Memorial Trophy
2003
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Brendan Shanahan.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Left wing
Jersey #: 19
Status: Retired
Age: 56 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 3" (191 cm)
Weight: 220 lbs (100 kg)
Born: Etobicoke, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 21
Goals: 656
Assists: 698
Points: 1354
Teams: 7
Drafted: 1987
Round: 1st
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
New Jersey Devils St. Louis Blues Düsseldorfer EG Hartford Whalers Detroit Red Wings New York Rangers New Jersey Devils
Brendan Shanahan played for 7 different teams during his 21 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the New Jersey Devils in 1987.