18 Facts About Bryan Berard

Bryan Wallace Berard was born on March 5,1977 and is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman.

Bryan Berard is most noted for a debilitating eye injury he received early in his career.

Bryan Berard underwent several operations, and played 619 games in his NHL career despite the seriousness of the injury.

Bryan Berard was drafted first overall by the Ottawa Senators in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft.

Bryan Berard was rewarded for his efforts in 1997 by winning the Calder Trophy as the top rookie in the NHL, edging out Jarome Iginla.

Related searches

Bryan Berard played for the United States in the 1998 Winter Olympics.

Bryan Berard put up 19 points in 38 games with the Maple Leafs, and played 17 more contests in the post season.

Bryan Berard started working out again in April 2001 and started skating again months thereafter.

When it became apparent that he might play again, the Maple Leafs stated they were interested in his services, but Bryan Berard opted to play for a team that was currently rebuilding and was a bit closer to his home of Woonsocket, Rhode Island.

Bryan Berard then inked a one-year deal to join the Boston Bruins.

In Chicago, Bryan Berard's game continued to improve and he finished the year second on the team in scoring with 47-points, just one off his career best.

Bryan Berard capped his year by being awarded the Bill Masterton Trophy for his dedication to hockey.

Bryan Berard excels on the power play and that's a huge part of the game now.

Bryan Berard was not offered a contract despite tallying two assists in Philadelphia's final pre-season game.

Bryan Berard signed on November 16,2008, with Vityaz Chekhov of the Kontinental Hockey League.

Bryan Berard appeared in 2011 on the Battle of the Blades, a CBC Television program.

Bryan Berard was a victim along with many other NHL players of a scam run by financial advisor Phil Kenner.

Bryan Berard was the first NHL player ever to test positive for steroids.