Bryan Berard
What is bryan berard?
Key facts
| Full name | Bryan Wallace Berard[1] |
|---|---|
| Born | March 5, 1977, in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, USA[2] |
| Position | Defenseman[2] |
| Draft | First overall, 1995 NHL Entry Draft[2] |
| NHL teams | New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets[5] |
| Status | Retired[4] |
Bryan Berard is a former American professional ice hockey defenseman, best known as the first overall pick in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft.
Context
Bryan Berard was born on March 5, 1977, in Woonsocket, Rhode Island [2]. He was selected first overall in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft [2]. During his career, he played for six NHL teams, including the New York Islanders and Toronto Maple Leafs [5]. Berard won the Calder Memorial Trophy as rookie of the year [3] and represented the United States at the 1998 Winter Olympics [3]. Despite a serious eye injury, he returned to NHL play [6]. He retired after playing 619 NHL games [2].
Documented claims
Questions and answers
When did Bryan Berard lose his eye?
The exact date is not in the sources, but he suffered a serious eye injury during his career and later returned to play in the NHL [6].
What happened to Bryan Berard?
Who is the NHL player with one eye?
Bryan Berard is a former NHL defenseman who suffered a serious eye injury and returned to play in the NHL [6].
Sources
- Bryan Berard — olympedia.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- BRYAN BERARD — coloradoextreme.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- Bryan Berard - Stats, Contract, Salary & More — eliteprospects.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- Bryan Berard — jacksonevents.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- Bryan Berard - Age, Bio, Family — famousbirthdays.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- Брайан Берард - хоккеист, 48 лет, рост, вес, фото и видео, биография на Sports.ru — sports.ru (retrieved August 3, 2026)