Eric Brewer is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over 16 seasons. He was born on April 17, 1979, in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. Brewer started his hockey career playing for the Prince George Cougars in the Western Hockey League (WHL) in 1995. He was drafted by the New York Islanders in the first round of the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.
Brewer made his NHL debut with the Islanders in the 1998-99 season. He played for the Islanders for two seasons before being traded to the Edmonton Oilers in 2000. Brewer played for the Oilers for four seasons and was a key player in their run to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2006. He was then traded to the St. Louis Blues in 2005, where he played for six seasons and was named team captain in 2008.
In 2011, Brewer was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning, where he played for three seasons. He was then traded to the Anaheim Ducks in 2014, where he played for one season before being traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2015. Brewer announced his retirement from professional hockey in 2016.
Throughout his career, Brewer was known for his strong defensive play and leadership skills. He was a reliable defenseman who could play in all situations and was often tasked with shutting down the opposing team's top players. Brewer was also a respected leader in the locker room and was named team captain for both the Blues and the Lightning.
Brewer represented Canada in international competition on several occasions. He won a gold medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City and a silver medal at the 2008 IIHF World Championships in Quebec City. He also played for Canada at the 2004 World Cup of Hockey and the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin.
In total, Brewer played in 1,009 NHL games, scoring 75 goals and 194 assists for 269 points. He also played in 54 playoff games, scoring four goals and 10 assists for 14 points. Brewer was a respected and reliable player throughout his career and was a key part of several successful teams.
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