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He won a Stanley Cup championship in 1989.
15 Interesting Facts About Byron McCrimmon
A tenacious defenceman, he played over 1,200 NHL games, won a Stanley Cup, and was tragically lost in a plane crash while coaching in the KHL.
Position
Defence
Jersey
#2
Status
Retired
Teams
6
Facts
15
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He was drafted 15th overall by the Boston Bruins in 1979.
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He played over 1,200 games in the National Hockey League.
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He was a second team All-Star in the 1987-88 season.
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He won the NHL Plus-Minus Award with a league-leading total of +48 in 1987-88.
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His career plus-minus of +444 is the 10th highest total in NHL history.
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He was named the 10th captain in Calgary Flames history on November 3, 1989.
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He was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for goaltender Pete Peeters.
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He served as a mentor for 18-year-old Chris Pronger during his time with the Hartford Whalers.
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His total ice time in the 1979 Memorial Cup final was 60 minutes, 38 seconds, only leaving the ice for a two-minute penalty.
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He represented Canada at the World Junior Championships in 1978 and 1979.
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He was named the SJHL's defenceman of the year in the 1975-76 season.
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He brought the Stanley Cup back to his hometown of Plenty, Saskatchewan, fulfilling a promise made to his grandfather.
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He was nicknamed both "Beast" and "Sarge" during his playing career.
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He tragically passed away in a plane crash in Russia in 2011 while coaching Lokomotiv Yaroslavl.
About Byron McCrimmon
Byron "Brad" McCrimmon was a durable Canadian defenceman who played over 1,200 NHL games, notably winning a Stanley Cup with the Calgary Flames in 1989 and earning a reputation as a top shutdown player. After retiring, he transitioned to coaching, serving in both the NHL and KHL before his tragic death in a plane crash in 2011. He was known for his physical play and exceptional plus-minus rating.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1989
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NHL Plus-Minus Award
1987-88
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NHL Second Team All-Star
1987-88
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Barry Ashbee Trophy
1984-85
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World Junior Championships Bronze Medal
1978
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Byron McCrimmon.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Defence
Jersey #: 2
Status: Retired
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 11" (180 cm)
Weight: 193 lbs (88 kg)
Born: Dodsland, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died: 9/7/2011
Career Stats
Seasons: 19
Goals: 81
Assists: 322
Points: 403
Teams: 6
Drafted: 1979
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Boston Bruins Philadelphia Flyers Calgary Flames Detroit Red Wings Hartford Whalers Phoenix Coyotes
Byron McCrimmon played for 6 different teams during his 19 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Boston Bruins in 1979.