Brian Leetch

Quick Facts

Full Name	Brian Leetch
Occupation	Hockey Player
Date Of Birth	Mar 3, 1968(1968-03-03)
Age	56
Birthplace	Corpus Christi
Country	United States
Birth City	Texas
Horoscope	Pisces

Brian Leetch Biography

Brian Leetch is one of the most popular and richest Hockey Player who was born on March 3, 1968 in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States. Hall of Fame American NHL player who won the Stanley Cup Championship with the New York Rangers in 1994. He was awarded the Norris Trophy for the league’s best defender in 1992 and 1997.

He became the second athlete after He became the second player, after Bobby Orr, to win the Calder Trophy, the Norris Trophy and the Conn Smythe award. to be awarded the Calder Trophy, the Norris Trophy and the Conn Smythe Award.

In two seasons with Avon Old Farms he scored 70 goals and 90 assists in 54 games. These numbers were especially remarkable for a defenseman. NHL scouts were starting to take notice and the New York Rangers chose Leetch as their first-round pick (9th overall) in 1986, making him the first player drafted that year who did not play major junior hockey. Following in the footsteps of his father Jack, Brian enrolled at Boston College in the fall of 1986, and, like his father, would become an All-America defenseman for the Eagles.

After one season at Boston College, he played for the US Olympic team at the 1988 Games in Calgary, making his NHL debut, eight days later, with the New York Rangers on February 29, 1988 versus St. Louis. Leetch tallied his first NHL point in the game with an assist on Kelly Kisio’s goal. He finished out the 1987-88 season with 14 points in 17 games. In his first full NHL season (1988-89), Leetch notched 71 points, including a rookie defenseman-record 23 goals, winning the Calder Memorial Trophy as well as being selected to the NHL All-Rookie Team.

His partner, Mary Beth, had three children.

Brian Leetch Net Worth

Brian Leetch is one of the richest Hockey Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Brian Leetch 's net worth $37 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He frequently practiced on the ice-rink that was managed by his father as he grew to be a kid living in Cheshire, Connecticut.

His jersey #2 was taken away from his team, the New York Rangers.

Brian Joseph Leetch (born March 3, 1968) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played 18 National Hockey League (NHL) seasons with the New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Boston Bruins. He is generally considered one of the top defensemen in NHL history, being particularly noted for his skating, offense, and playmaking abilities. He and fellow Rangers teammate Mike Richter were inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 2008. Leetch was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto the following year (his first year of eligibility). In 2017 Leetch was named one of the ‘100 Greatest NHL Players’ in history.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Brian Leetch Dating?

According to our records, Brian Leetch married to Mary Beth Leetch. As of December 1, 2023, Brian Leetch’s is not dating anyone.

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Leetch was set to play the 2004–05 season with the Maple Leafs, however, due to the 2004–05 lockout, the last year of his contract expired, and he became a free agent. Leetch was then signed by the Boston Bruins to a one-year, $4-million contract, for the 2005–06 season. During this campaign, he would score his 1,000th career point. Leetch would retire following the season’s end, as the Bruins did not qualify for the post-season.

Facts & Trivia

Brian Ranked on the list of most popular Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Brian Leetch celebrates birthday on March 3 of every year.

On September 18, 2007 Leetch was announced one of the four recipients of the 2007 Lester Patrick Trophy.

What does Brian Leetch do now?

Leetch retired in 2006, but re-entered the scene in 2017 by taking this role with New York. He has spent the past four seasons working with the Rangers’ prospects in a development role while consulting on the NHL Draft and other elements of hockey ops.

Did Brian Leetch win a Stanley Cup?

Leetch holds the NHL record for goals by a rookie defenseman, scoring 23 in 1989 and winning the Calder Trophy. Brian won a Stanley Cup with the Rangers in 1994 and became the first American to win a Conn Smythe.

How old is Brian Leetch?

54 years (March 3, 1968)

When did Brian Leetch retire?

2006

How old is Adam Graves?

54 years (April 12, 1968)