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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2009.
15 Interesting Facts About Brian Leetch
An American defenseman, he is a Hockey Hall of Famer, a Stanley Cup champion, and a two-time Norris Trophy winner, recognized as one of the greatest NHL defensemen.
Position
Defense
Jersey
#2
Status
Retired
Teams
3
Facts
15
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He won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP in 1994, becoming the first American-born player to do so.
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His number 2 jersey was retired by the New York Rangers on January 24, 2008.
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He is a two-time winner of the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL's best defenseman.
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He won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL Rookie of the Year in 1989.
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He played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League.
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He is one of only six NHL defensemen to score 100 points in a season, achieving 102 points in 1991-92.
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His 23 goals in his rookie season set an NHL record for a rookie defenseman.
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He captained the victorious American team at the inaugural World Cup of Hockey in 1996.
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He became the second player in NHL history to win the Calder Trophy, the Norris Trophy, and the Conn Smythe Trophy in his career.
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He recorded 102 points with only 22 goals in 1991-92, setting a record for the least amount of goals scored to reach 100 points for a season by an NHL defenseman.
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He scored his 1,000th career point as a member of the Boston Bruins.
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He suffered a broken ankle in 1993 after slipping on black ice, which caused his team to miss the playoffs.
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He was inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame in 2023.
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His father, Jack, also became an All-American defenseman for Boston College.
About Brian Leetch
An American former professional ice hockey defenseman, he played 18 NHL seasons and is considered one of the top defensemen in NHL history. He won the Stanley Cup with the New York Rangers in 1994, earning the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP, and was a two-time Norris Trophy winner. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2009.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1994
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Conn Smythe Trophy
1994
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James Norris Memorial Trophy
1992
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Calder Memorial Trophy
1989
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Hockey Hall of Fame Induction
2009
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Brian Leetch.
Player Info
Country: United States
Position: Defense
Jersey #: 2
Status: Retired
Age: 58 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 185 lbs (84 kg)
Born: Corpus Christi, Texas
Career Stats
Seasons: 18
Goals: 247
Assists: 781
Points: 1028
Teams: 3
Drafted: 1986
Round: 1st
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
New York Rangers Toronto Maple Leafs Boston Bruins
Brian Leetch played for 3 different teams during his 18 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the New York Rangers in 1986.