Brent Sopel
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Brent Sopel
Brent Bernard Sopelis a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played the majority of his career in the National Hockey League. Sopel was originally selected 144th overall at the 1995 NHL Entry Draft by the Vancouver Canucks, the organization he began his NHL career with. He has also played for the New York Islanders, Los Angeles Kings, Chicago Blackhawks, Atlanta Thrashers and Montreal Canadiens, winning the Stanley Cup in 2010 with Chicago...
ProfessionHockey Player
Date of Birth7 January 1977
case environment game open playing wide
I like playing the wide open game we have here. That wasn't the case on Long Island. It was all about trapping and getting back. There is a more open environment here.
great guys move puck
We've got great guys who can move the puck and get up in the play. Offensively do some damage, that's why we're here.