Jeff Brown is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. Brown was born on April 30, 1966, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He began his hockey career in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Sudbury Wolves in 1983. Brown was a standout defenseman in the OHL and was drafted by the Quebec Nordiques in the second round of the 1984 NHL Entry Draft.
Brown made his NHL debut with the Nordiques in the 1985-86 season. He played in 12 games that season and recorded two assists. Brown spent the next two seasons splitting time between the Nordiques and their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Fredericton Express. In the 1988-89 season, Brown was traded to the St. Louis Blues.
Brown had his best NHL season in 1992-93 with the Blues. He scored 25 goals and had 78 points, both career highs. Brown was named to the NHL All-Star Game that season and was a finalist for the Norris Trophy, awarded to the NHL's top defenseman. Brown played for the Blues until 1995 when he was traded to the Vancouver Canucks.
Brown played for the Canucks for two seasons before being traded to the Hartford Whalers in 1997. He played one season with the Whalers before being traded to the Carolina Hurricanes. Brown played his final NHL season with the Hurricanes in 1998-99.
In his NHL career, Brown played in 747 games, scored 154 goals, and had 411 assists for a total of 565 points. He was known for his offensive skills and was one of the top-scoring defensemen of his era. Brown was also a solid defensive player and was often used in key situations by his coaches.
After retiring from playing, Brown became a coach. He began his coaching career in the minor leagues before being hired as an assistant coach with the Ottawa Senators in 2005. Brown also served as an assistant coach with the St. Louis Blues and the Washington Capitals. In 2014, Brown was named the head coach of the Ottawa 67's of the OHL.
Overall, Jeff Brown had a successful hockey career as both a player and a coach. He was a skilled defenseman who was able to contribute offensively while also playing solid defense. Brown's coaching career has also been successful, and he has been able to pass on his knowledge and experience to the next generation of hockey players.
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