Brenden Dillon is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played as a defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was born on November 13, 1990, in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. Dillon started his hockey career playing for the Seattle Thunderbirds in the Western Hockey League (WHL) during the 2008-2009 season. He played for the Thunderbirds for three seasons, during which he was named the team's best defenseman twice.
In 2011, Dillon signed as an undrafted free agent with the Dallas Stars. He played his first NHL game on November 23, 2011, against the Ottawa Senators. Dillon quickly established himself as a reliable defenseman for the Stars, playing in 80 games during the 2012-2013 season. He continued to play for the Stars until 2014 when he was traded to the San Jose Sharks.
Dillon played for the Sharks for five seasons, during which he became known for his physical play and shot-blocking abilities. He was a key player for the Sharks during their run to the Stanley Cup Final in 2016, where they lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Dillon was also named the Sharks' best defenseman during the 2016-2017 season.
In February 2020, Dillon was traded to the Washington Capitals. He played for the Capitals for one season before being traded to the Winnipeg Jets in April 2021. Dillon played for the Jets for the remainder of the 2020-2021 season and the 2021-2022 season.
Throughout his career, Dillon was known for his physical play and defensive abilities. He was a reliable defenseman who could be counted on to block shots and play tough against opposing players. Dillon was also known for his leadership abilities, serving as an alternate captain for the Sharks and Capitals.
Overall, Brenden Dillon had a successful career in the NHL, playing for four different teams over the course of 11 seasons. He was a reliable defenseman who was respected by his teammates and opponents alike. Dillon retired from professional hockey in 2022.
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