Support TheFeeder, visit our sponsors Support this community by becoming a Sponsor FEEDER FEATURES MESSAGE BOARDS NEWSROOM SHARKS SCHEDULE SHARKS ROSTER ... HOME SITE INFORMATION Contact Us Meet the Staff Join the Team Advertise ... Our Sponsors Brad Stuart Sweater #: Position: Defense Height: Weight: Shoots: Left Birthdate: November 6, 1979 Birthplace: Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada Acquired: Drafted in 1998 (1st Round, 3rd Overall) HISTORY The Sharks took Brad with their first pick in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft and decided to let him season his game with an additional year in junior hocky in 1998-99. After playing half a season with the Regina Pats he was traded to the Calgary Hitmen (WHL) so that he could get some playoff experience under his belt. He eventually would lead Calgary to the WHL championship. Brad represented Canada at the 1999 World Junior Championships in Winnipeg (silver medal). He was not expected to crack the Sharks roster in 1999, but a strong training camp elevated him to the opening night roster in October. He would turn in an outstanding rookie season, playing in all 82 regular season games and all twelve Sharks playoff games during the 1999-2000 season. He was 7th in scoring among rookies (1st among rookie defensemen), tallying 10 goals and 26 assists. His steady play at the blueline distinguished him as the top defensive rookie in his class. He finished second in voting for the 2000 Calder Trophy, behind Scott Gomez of New Jersey. | |
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