Drake Berehowsky was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played as a defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. He was born on January 3, 1972, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Berehowsky began his hockey career in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Kingston Frontenacs in 1988. He played for the Frontenacs for three seasons, during which he was named the team's Most Valuable Player in 1990-91.
In 1990, Berehowsky was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round, 10th overall, in the NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Maple Leafs in the 1991-92 season and played for the team for four seasons. During his time with the Maple Leafs, Berehowsky was known for his physical play and his ability to contribute offensively. He scored a career-high 10 goals and 32 points in the 1993-94 season.
After leaving the Maple Leafs, Berehowsky played for several other NHL teams, including the Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers, Nashville Predators, Vancouver Canucks, and the Toronto Maple Leafs again. He also played for several minor league teams, including the Houston Aeros, the Milwaukee Admirals, and the Utah Grizzlies.
Berehowsky's best season in the NHL came in the 1998-99 season when he played for the Nashville Predators. He scored six goals and 23 points in 73 games and was named the team's Best Defenseman. He also played in the NHL All-Star Game that season.
In total, Berehowsky played in 549 NHL games, scoring 49 goals and 134 assists for 183 points. He also played in 47 playoff games, scoring three goals and 10 assists for 13 points. He retired from professional hockey in 2004.
After his playing career, Berehowsky became a coach and worked with several minor league teams, including the Utah Grizzlies, the Orlando Solar Bears, and the Brampton Beast. He also worked as an assistant coach for the Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League (AHL) and the Sudbury Wolves of the OHL.
In 2018, Berehowsky was diagnosed with cancer and underwent treatment. He passed away on November 2, 2020, at the age of 48. He is survived by his wife and two children.
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