Brian Engblom

Brian Engblom (b. January 28, 1955 in Winnipeg, Manitoba) is a former Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman.

Engblom played collegiately at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He played his first NHL game in the 1977 Stanley Cup Playoffs with the Montreal Canadiens. He won three Stanley Cups, in 1977, 1978, and 1979 with the Canadiens before being traded to the Washington Capitals. He finished his career with stints playing with the Buffalo Sabres, Los Angeles Kings, and Calgary Flames. Playing in 11 NHL seasons, Engblom finished in NHL career with 29 goals and 177 assists.

Engblom was an NHL analyst and color commentator for ESPN from 1992–93 until 2003–04 and currently handles both duties on Versus. He also does post-game analysis for the Colorado Avalanche on Altitude Sports and Entertainment.

Awards & Achievements

*MJHL Most Valuable Player (1973)
*WCHA First All-Star Team (1975)
*NCAA West First All-American Team (1975)
*AHL First All-Star Team (1977)
*Eddie Shore Award (AHL) Most Outstanding Defenceman (1977)
*Stanley Cup Championships (1977, 1978, & 1979)
*NHL Second Team All-Star (1982)
*“Honoured Member” of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame

External links

* [http://www.hockeydraftcentral.com/1975/75022.html Profile at hockeydraftcentral.com]
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* [http://www.mbhockeyhalloffame.ca/honoured/players.html?category=9&id=79 Brian Engblom's biography] at [http://www.mbhockeyhalloffame.ca/index.html Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame]