Derick Brassard

Born:September 22, 1987Draft:2006 Blue Jackets #6 Overall
Hometown:Hull, QCPosition:Center/Winger
Known For:Shoots:Left
National Team:CanadaCurrent Team:Edmonton Oilers

Derick Brassard (born September 22, 1987) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Brassard has previously played in the NHL for the Columbus Blue Jackets, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins, Florida Panthers, Colorado Avalanche, New York Islanders, Arizona Coyotes and Philadelphia Flyers. He was selected in the first round, sixth overall, in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft by the Blue Jackets.

Derick Brassard, Philadelphia Flyers
Derick Brassard, Philadelphia Flyers (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)

Derick Brassard Statistics

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Achievements

  • World Championship Gold Medal (2016)
  • NHL Rookie of the Month (October, 2008)
  • AHL All-Star Game (2008)
  • CHL Second All-Star Team (2006)
  • CHL Top Prospects Game (2006)
  • QMJHL Best Professional Prospect (Mike Bossy Trophy) (2006)
  • QMJHL First All-Star Team (2006)
  • CHL All-Rookie Team (2005)
  • QMJHL All-Rookie Team (2005)
  • QMJHL Offensive Rookie of the Year (Michel Bergeron Trophy) (2005)
  • QMJHL Rookie of the Year (2005)
  • U18 WJC Silver Medal (2005)
  • U17 WHC Bronze Medal (2004)

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