Brad Dalgarno was a Canadian ice hockey player who played as a right winger in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the New York Islanders. He was born on June 19, 1966, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Dalgarno was known for his physical play and his ability to score goals.
Dalgarno began his hockey career in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Seattle Thunderbirds. He played for the Thunderbirds for three seasons from 1983 to 1986. In his final season with the Thunderbirds, Dalgarno scored 50 goals and had 70 assists for a total of 120 points in 72 games.
In 1985, Dalgarno was drafted by the New York Islanders in the first round, sixth overall, in the NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut in the 1986-87 season and played for the Islanders for ten seasons until his retirement in 1996.
Dalgarno's best season with the Islanders was in the 1988-89 season when he scored 25 goals and had 31 assists for a total of 56 points in 76 games. He was also known for his physical play and was often involved in fights on the ice.
Dalgarno's career was cut short due to injuries. He suffered a serious knee injury in the 1992-93 season that required surgery and caused him to miss most of the season. He also suffered a concussion in the 1995-96 season that forced him to retire at the age of 30.
In his NHL career, Dalgarno played in 616 games and scored 84 goals and had 112 assists for a total of 196 points. He also had 1,013 penalty minutes.
After his retirement, Dalgarno worked as a scout for the Islanders and later for the Columbus Blue Jackets. He also worked as a coach for the Seattle Thunderbirds in the WHL.
Overall, Brad Dalgarno was a physical player who was known for his ability to score goals. He had a successful career in the NHL, playing for the New York Islanders for ten seasons. Although his career was cut short due to injuries, he continued to work in the hockey industry as a scout and coach.
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