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SmokeyJoe 06-30-2010 04:03 PM
NHL Great Rod Brind'Amour Retires!
 
A bittersweet day...

Thanks, Roddy, for the 2006 Cup.

"In Rod We Trust."

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=533287

Quote:
* Completed his 21st NHL season and 10th with the Hurricanes
* Ranked first among Hurricanes and third in the league in face-off percentage (58.8%)
* Assisted on Yelle's goal vs. ATL (11/27) to move into sole possession of second place in franchise history in assists (295)

* OFF THE RADAR: Rod hosts an annual golf tournament in his hometown of Campbell River, B.C., benefiting Cystic Fibrosis

* HURRICANES CAREER TOTALS: 694 gp, 174-299-473, 398 pim
Centennial Cup All-Star Team (1988) Centennial Cup MVP (1988)CCHA Rookie of the Year (1989) NHL All-Rookie Team (1990) Frank J. Selke Trophy (2006, 2007) Played in NHL All-Star Game (1992) Traded to Philadelphia by St.Louis with Dan Quinn for Ron Sutter and Murray Baron, September 22, 1991. Traded to Carolina by Philadelphia with Jean-Marc Pelletier and Philadelphia's 2nd round choice (later traded to Colorado Colorado selected Agris Saviels) in 2000 Entry Draft for Keith Primeau and Carolina's 5th round choice (later traded to NY Islanders NY Islanders selected Kristofer Ottosson) in 2000 Entry Draft, January 23, 2000. Signed as a free agent by Kloten (Swiss), February 16, 2005.

icehog3 06-30-2010 04:05 PM
Re: NHL Great Rod Brind'Amour Retires!
 
I always liked Brind'Amour, even when he played for the archrival Blues in the old Norris Division. Tough as nails, yet a class act. Glad he was able to hoist the Cup in Carolina. :wnr

Gophernut 06-30-2010 05:12 PM
Re: NHL Great Rod Brind'Amour Retires!
 
Brind'Amour has long been one of my favorite players! Of course his nose alone should be enough to convince young players to wear the full shield as long as they can.

icehog3 06-30-2010 06:01 PM
Re: NHL Great Rod Brind'Amour Retires!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gophernut (Post 903903)
Brind'Amour has long been one of my favorite players! Of course his nose alone should be enough to convince young players to wear the full shield as long as they can.
As a hockey player not good enough for the big show, I would glady take his nose if it came with his talent, Steve. :r

GHC_Hambone 06-30-2010 07:05 PM
Re: NHL Great Rod Brind'Amour Retires!
 
I was a fan of his as well, he was a solid player who was also good defensively. My favorite kind of hockey player.

Eleven 07-03-2010 06:50 PM
Re: NHL Great Rod Brind'Amour Retires!
 
There are certain NHL players I go out of my way to point out to my son as examples of discipline, dedication and fitness, and Rod was one. The dude was the epitome of NHL fitness:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a13...rindAmour1.jpg

and:

http://www.hhof.com/graphfea/SCJ06_07b.jpg


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