Troy Brouwer is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. He was born on August 17, 1985, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Brouwer began his hockey career in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Moose Jaw Warriors in 2002. He played for the Warriors for three seasons, scoring 84 goals and 87 assists in 189 games.
In 2006, Brouwer was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the seventh round of the NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Blackhawks in 2007 and played with the team for four seasons. During his time with the Blackhawks, Brouwer was a key player in the team's 2010 Stanley Cup championship win. He scored eight goals and 10 assists in 22 playoff games that year.
After his time with the Blackhawks, Brouwer played for several other NHL teams, including the Washington Capitals, St. Louis Blues, Calgary Flames, and Florida Panthers. He was known for his physical play and his ability to score goals in front of the net. Brouwer was also a valuable player on the penalty kill and was often used in important defensive situations.
Throughout his NHL career, Brouwer played in 838 regular-season games, scoring 186 goals and 170 assists for a total of 356 points. He also played in 107 playoff games, scoring 19 goals and 20 assists for 39 points. Brouwer was a reliable and consistent player throughout his career, and he was respected by his teammates and opponents alike.
In addition to his NHL career, Brouwer also represented Canada in international competition. He played for Canada at the 2005 World Junior Championships, where he won a gold medal. Brouwer also played for Canada at the 2016 World Championships, where he won a gold medal.
Brouwer announced his retirement from professional hockey in August 2020. He cited his desire to spend more time with his family as the reason for his retirement. Brouwer was a respected and well-liked player throughout his career, and he will be remembered for his physical play, his scoring ability, and his leadership on and off the ice.
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