Sean Brown is a former professional ice hockey player who played as a defenseman. He was born on November 5, 1976, in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. Brown began his hockey career in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the North Bay Centennials in 1993. He played for the Centennials for three seasons before being drafted by the Boston Bruins in the first round of the 1995 NHL Entry Draft.
Brown made his NHL debut with the Bruins in the 1995-96 season and played for them for four seasons. He was then traded to the Edmonton Oilers in 1999, where he played for two seasons. Brown then played for the Vancouver Canucks for one season before being traded to the New Jersey Devils in 2002. He played for the Devils for two seasons before being traded to the Boston Bruins in 2004. Brown played his final NHL season with the Bruins in the 2005-06 season.
Throughout his NHL career, Brown played in a total of 372 games, scoring 14 goals and 47 assists for a total of 61 points. He was known for his physical play and defensive skills, often being used as a shutdown defenseman. Brown was also known for his leadership qualities, serving as an alternate captain for the Canucks and the Devils.
After retiring from professional hockey, Brown became involved in coaching. He served as an assistant coach for the Oshawa Generals of the OHL from 2008 to 2010. He then became the head coach of the Trenton Titans of the ECHL for the 2010-11 season. Brown also worked as a scout for the Los Angeles Kings from 2011 to 2014.
In addition to his hockey career, Brown has also been involved in philanthropy. He founded the Sean Brown Foundation in 2002, which raises money for children's charities in Canada and the United States. The foundation has raised over $1 million to date.
Overall, Sean Brown had a successful career as a professional hockey player, known for his physical play and defensive skills. He also had a successful post-hockey career as a coach and scout, and has made a positive impact through his philanthropic work.
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