David James Brown (born October 12, 1962) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger who played 14 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Philadelphia Flyers, Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks. He was primarily known as an enforcer throughout his career. He is currently the Flyers' head of pro scouting.
Playing career Brown was suspended for 15 games for cross-checking New York Rangers forward Tomas Sandström, breaking his jaw and causing a concussion. At that time, it was among the stiffest penalties in NHL history. Brown's name was engraved on the Stanley Cup in 1990 with Edmonton. He is known to be one of the greatest enforcers and fighters in NHL history, ranked at #2 only behind Bob Probert.
Awards 1989–90 - NHL - Stanley Cup (Edmonton)
Career statistics Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 1980–81Spokane FlyersWHL922421————— 1981–82Saskatoon BladesWHL6211334434451014 1982–83Maine MarinersAHL71861441816000107 1982–83Philadelphia FlyersNHL20005————— 1983–84Springfield IndiansAHL59171431150————— 1983–84Philadelphia FlyersNHL1915698200012 1984–85Philadelphia FlyersNHL573691651100059 1985–86Philadelphia FlyersNHL7610717277500016 1986–87Philadelphia FlyersNHL6273102742612359 1987–88Philadelphia FlyersNHL4712517114710127 1988–89Philadelphia FlyersNHL50033100————— 1988–89Edmonton OilersNHL220225670006 1989–90Edmonton OilersNHL6006614530000 1990–91Edmonton OilersNHL583471601601130 1991–92Philadelphia FlyersNHL7042681————— 1992–93Philadelphia FlyersNHL7002278————— 1993–94Philadelphia FlyersNHL71145137————— 1994–95Philadelphia FlyersNHL281235330000 1995–96San Jose SharksNHL3731446————— NHL totals 729 45 52 97 1789 80 2 3 5 209
References
External links
Meltzer, Bill, Flyers Heroes of the Past: Dave Brown (Part 1) at PhiladelphiaFlyers.com. Retrieved December 1, 2013. Meltzer, Bill, Flyers Heroes of the Past: Dave Brown (Part 2) at PhiladelphiaFlyers.com. Retrieved December 1, 2013.