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He won a Stanley Cup with his primary team during the 1992-93 season.
15 Interesting Facts About Patrice Brisebois
Patrice Brisebois is a former Canadian defenceman who won a Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens, played over 1,000 NHL games, and later transitioned into a front office role and even NASCAR racing.
Position
Defence
Jersey
#71
Status
Retired
Teams
5
Facts
15
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He played in 1,009 career NHL games over his 18-year career.
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He was drafted 30th overall in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.
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He was awarded the Emile Bouchard Trophy as the best defenceman in the QMJHL in 1990-91.
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He was also named the Canadian Hockey League's Best Defenceman in the same season, 1990-91.
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He played for the Montreal Canadiens for 14 seasons across two stints.
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His career-high in points was 38, achieved during the 2005-06 season with the Colorado Avalanche.
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He returned to his original NHL team as a free agent on two separate occasions.
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He ranks third all-time in games played for the Montreal Canadiens as a defenceman, with 896 appearances.
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He announced his retirement on September 24, 2009, after an 18-year career.
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On the day of his retirement, he also received the Jean-Béliveau Trophy for his contributions to the community.
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After retiring from hockey, he decided to buy a NASCAR Canada car and race in two races in August 2009.
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He later joined the Montreal Canadiens organization as Director of Player Development in 2012, a position he held for two years.
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His 1000th career NHL game, played on March 14, 2009, was overshadowed by Martin Brodeur reaching Patrick Roy's 551 victories on the same night.
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He played 10 games for the Kloten Flyers in Switzerland during the 2004-05 NHL lockout season.
About Patrice Brisebois
He was a Canadian defenceman who played 18 seasons in the NHL, primarily with the Montreal Canadiens, winning a Stanley Cup in 1993. He played over 1,000 career NHL games and later served as the Canadiens' Director of Player Development. After his hockey career, he briefly competed in the NASCAR Canada Series.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1992-93
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Emile Bouchard Trophy (QMJHL Best Defenceman)
1990-91
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Canadian Hockey League's Best Defenceman
1990-91
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1,000 NHL Games Played
2009
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Jean-Béliveau Trophy
2009
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Patrice Brisebois.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Defence
Jersey #: 71
Status: Retired
Age: 55 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 2" (188 cm)
Weight: 209 lbs (95 kg)
Born: Montreal, Quebec
Career Stats
Seasons: 18
Goals: 98
Assists: 322
Points: 420
Teams: 5
Drafted: 1989
Round: 2nd
Teams & Career
Montreal Canadiens Fredericton Canadiens Kloten Flyers Colorado Avalanche Montreal Canadiens
Patrice Brisebois played for 5 different teams during his 18 seasons career. He was originally drafted 2nd overall by the Montreal Canadiens in 1989.