Former NHL enforcer Donald Brashear lands a new career outside of hockey
Former Vancouver Canucks and Montreal Canadiens enforcer Donald Brashear has found a new job outside of the world of hockey.
After a seven-year hiatus from NHL hockey, Donald Brashear rejoined the Jonquiere Marquis in the LNAH, a Quebec-based semi-professional hockey league, last season.
Having a solid 24 game run with the Marquis, recording eight points (six assists, two goals) and 45 penalty minutes, Brashear finally decided to hang up his skates once again. Following his decision, Brashear decided to take on an assistant coaching role with a new LNAH expansion team in Quebec City this season.
Donald Brashear was well-known for his aggressive play style and NHL fights, but things have changed as the hockey veteran has taken an additional career path.
Ste-Foy Nissan, a Quebec City-based dealership, announced on social media on Thursday morning that Donald Brashear has joined the sales department and has been given the title of "sales consultant."
"We are extremely pleased to welcome Donald Brashear to our sales team!
At Ste-Foy Nissan, we know that the strength of a team is based on perseverance, tenacity and experience - values that Donald embodies wonderfully.
After a career in the NHL, Donald today brings this team spirit and this desire to always go further to Ste-Foy Nissan.
🏒 His journey is an example of resilience, and we are convinced that he will be able to support you with as much determination as he has always done on the ice. Welcome to the team, Donald! 👏"
During his 16-year career in the National Hockey League, the 52-year-old Brashear played for the Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks, Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals, and New York Rangers. In 1,025 games, he scored 205 points (85 goals, 120 assists) and accrued 2,634 penalty minutes.
During the 1999-2000 season, he was involved in one of the most well-known instances of on-ice violence in NHL history when Marty McSorley slashed him in the head.
For six seasons, he was among the NHL leaders in penalty minutes, and at the end of his career, he ranked 15th overall. He still holds the record for the most penalty minutes in a single season for the Vancouver Canucks, which he established in the 1997-98 campaign.
We wish Donald Brashear all the best on his new career path as we reminisce on some great NHL moments.
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