Andy Brickley is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. He was born on August 9, 1961, in Melrose, Massachusetts, and grew up playing hockey in the Boston area.
Brickley began his professional career in 1984 when he signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins as a free agent. He played in only six games for the Penguins before being traded to the Philadelphia Flyers. He spent the next two seasons with the Flyers, playing in a total of 84 games and scoring 18 goals and 22 assists.
In 1987, Brickley was traded to the Boston Bruins, where he would spend the majority of his NHL career. He played for the Bruins for seven seasons, from 1987 to 1994, and was known for his physical play and his ability to score goals. He played in a total of 397 games for the Bruins, scoring 82 goals and 98 assists.
Brickley's best season with the Bruins was in 1990-91, when he scored 27 goals and 29 assists in 78 games. He was also a key player for the Bruins in the playoffs, helping them reach the Stanley Cup Finals in 1988 and 1990.
After leaving the Bruins in 1994, Brickley played one season for the Winnipeg Jets before retiring from professional hockey. In total, he played in 385 NHL games, scoring 82 goals and 98 assists.
Following his playing career, Brickley became a television analyst for the Bruins and has been a fixture on their broadcasts for over two decades. He has also worked as a color commentator for NBC Sports and has covered several Olympic hockey tournaments.
In addition to his broadcasting career, Brickley has been involved in several charitable organizations, including the Boston Bruins Foundation and the Cam Neely Foundation for Cancer Care.
Overall, Andy Brickley had a successful career in the NHL, playing for three different teams and earning a reputation as a tough, hard-working player. He has continued to be a prominent figure in the hockey world as a broadcaster and has made significant contributions to charitable causes.
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