15 Interesting Facts About Brian Campbell

Brian Campbell was a highly skilled Canadian defenceman who won a Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks and was recognized for his exceptional sportsmanship with the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy.

Position
Defence
Jersey
#51
Status
Retired
Teams
5
Facts
15
1

He won the Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010.

2

He was awarded the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 2012 for sportsmanship and high playing ability.

3

He played for four different NHL teams during his career.

4

His jersey number 44 was retired by the Ottawa 67's.

5

He was drafted 156th overall in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.

6

He earned the nickname "Soupy" due to his surname's connection with a well-known food company.

7

During the 2004-05 NHL lockout, he played professionally in Finland.

8

He was one of only two players to appear in 83 games during the 2007-08 NHL season.

9

He assisted on the overtime game-winning goal that clinched the Stanley Cup in 2010.

10

He missed three games early in his career due to a SARS quarantine scare.

11

Before an injury in 2010, he had played 388 consecutive NHL games.

12

He won the Red Tilson Trophy as the OHL's Most Outstanding Player in 1999.

13

He was named to the NHL Competition Committee in April 2008.

14

He played major bantam AAA hockey alongside future NHL teammate Joe Thornton.

15

He was a four-time NHL All-Star Game participant.

About Brian Campbell

Brian Campbell was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman known for his offensive prowess and sportsmanship. He won the Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010 and was later awarded the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 2012. After a distinguished career spanning four NHL teams, he announced his retirement in 2017.

Career Achievements & Milestones

Stanley Cup Champion

2010

Lady Byng Memorial Trophy

2012

NHL All-Star Game Selection

2007

Red Tilson Trophy (OHL MVP)

1999

Memorial Cup Champion

1999

Player Information & Stats

Detailed career statistics and background information about Brian Campbell.

Player Info

Country: Canada
Position: Defence
Jersey #: 51
Status: Retired
Age: 46 years old

Physical Stats

Height: 5' 10" (178 cm)
Weight: 190 lbs (86 kg)
Born: Strathroy, Ontario

Career Stats

Seasons: 18
Goals: 87
Assists: 417
Points: 504
Teams: 5
Drafted: 1997
Round: 6th

Teams & Career

Buffalo Sabres Jokerit San Jose Sharks Chicago Blackhawks Florida Panthers

Brian Campbell played for 5 different teams during his 18 seasons career. He was originally drafted 6th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in 1997.