15 Interesting Facts About Dustin Brown

Dustin Brown is an American former professional ice hockey player, renowned for his captaincy of the Los Angeles Kings, leading them to two Stanley Cup championships.

Position
Right wing
Jersey
#23
Status
Retired
Teams
4
Facts
15
1

He captained his team to two Stanley Cup championships.

2

His jersey number was retired by the team he played for.

3

He spent his entire NHL career with one franchise.

4

He was the first captain of his team and second American captain overall to win the Stanley Cup.

5

He won the Mark Messier Leadership Award in 2014.

6

He received the NHL Foundation Player Award for his extensive charity work.

7

He was drafted 13th overall in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.

8

He represented the United States at two Winter Olympics, winning a silver medal in 2010.

9

He was named captain of his team at just 23 years old.

10

He scored his 100th NHL goal against the Anaheim Ducks.

11

He played for the ZSC Lions in Switzerland during the 2012–13 NHL lockout.

12

He is the first and only player as of 2022 with two shorthanded goals in a single playoff game.

13

He played in his 1,000th career NHL game on December 21, 2017, scoring the overtime winner.

14

He led the NHL in penalties drawn in five of seven post-lockout seasons.

15

His hit on Henrik Sedin in the 2012 playoffs was called the decisive moment in the series by many observers.

About Dustin Brown

Dustin Brown was an American right winger who spent his entire NHL career with the Los Angeles Kings, serving as captain from 2008 to 2016. He led the Kings to two Stanley Cup championships in 2012 and 2014, known for his physical playing style and leadership. Brown retired in 2022 after a distinguished career, with his number 23 jersey retired by the Kings.

Career Achievements & Milestones

Stanley Cup Champion

2012

Stanley Cup Champion

2014

NHL Foundation Player Award

2011

Mark Messier Leadership Award

2014

NHL All-Star Game

2009

Player Information & Stats

Detailed career statistics and background information about Dustin Brown.

Player Info

Country: United States
Position: Right wing
Jersey #: 23
Status: Retired
Age: 41 years old

Physical Stats

Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 220 lbs (100 kg)
Born: Ithaca, New York

Career Stats

Seasons: 19
Goals: 325
Assists: 387
Points: 712
Teams: 4
Drafted: 2003
Round: 1st

Teams & Career

Guelph Storm Los Angeles Kings Manchester Monarchs ZSC Lions

Dustin Brown played for 4 different teams during his 19 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Los Angeles Kings in 2003.