Brooks Laich
Canadian ice hockey player (born 1983) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Evan Brooks Laich (/ˈlaɪk/; born June 23, 1983) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward. He played over 750 National Hockey League (NHL) games across four teams: the Ottawa Senators, Washington Capitals, Toronto Maple Leafs and the Los Angeles Kings.
Brooks Laich | |||
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Born |
(1983-06-23) June 23, 1983 (age 40) Wawota, Saskatchewan, Canada | ||
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
Weight | 199 lb (90 kg; 14 st 3 lb) | ||
Position | Centre | ||
Shot | Left | ||
Played for |
Ottawa Senators Washington Capitals Kloten Flyers Toronto Maple Leafs Los Angeles Kings | ||
National team | Canada | ||
NHL Draft |
193rd overall, 2001 Ottawa Senators | ||
Playing career | 2004–2018 |
Laich was originally drafted by the Senators in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft, and was later traded to the Capitals as part of the package for Peter Bondra. Before playing professionally, Laich spent time in the Western Hockey League (WHL) playing with the Moose Jaw Warriors and Seattle Thunderbirds. He has represented Canada internationally, capturing a silver medal at the 2003 World Junior Championships, and playing for Canada again at the 2010 World Hockey Championships.