Brad Shaw is a former professional ice hockey player who played as a defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. He was born on April 28, 1964, in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada.
Shaw began his hockey career in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Ottawa 67's in 1981. He played for the team for three seasons and was known for his strong defensive skills. In 1984, he was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the second round of the NHL Entry Draft.
Shaw made his NHL debut with the Sabres in the 1984-85 season and played for the team for four seasons. He was then traded to the Quebec Nordiques in 1988, where he played for two seasons before being traded again to the Minnesota North Stars in 1990.
Shaw played for the North Stars for three seasons before being traded to the Hartford Whalers in 1993. He played for the Whalers for one season before being traded to the Ottawa Senators in 1994. Shaw played for the Senators for two seasons before being traded to the Washington Capitals in 1996.
Shaw played for the Capitals for one season before being traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning in 1997. He played for the Lightning for two seasons before retiring from the NHL in 1999.
Throughout his NHL career, Shaw was known for his strong defensive skills and his ability to play a physical game. He was also a reliable penalty killer and was often used in key defensive situations.
After retiring from the NHL, Shaw began his coaching career. He started as an assistant coach with the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League (AHL) in 1999. He then became the head coach of the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks of the AHL in 2000.
Shaw went on to coach in the AHL for several years, including stints with the Cleveland Barons, the Houston Aeros, and the Springfield Falcons. In 2006, he was hired as an assistant coach with the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets.
Shaw spent six seasons as an assistant coach with the Blue Jackets before being hired as an assistant coach with the St. Louis Blues in 2012. He spent five seasons with the Blues before being hired as the head coach of the AHL's Springfield Thunderbirds in 2017.
Shaw is known for his strong defensive coaching skills and his ability to develop young players. He has been praised for his work with the Blues' defensemen, including Alex Pietrangelo and Colton Parayko.
Overall, Brad Shaw had a successful hockey career as a player and has continued to have success as a coach. He is respected in the hockey community for his strong defensive skills and his ability to develop young players.
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