Brooks Laich

Brooks Laich
Laich in 2011
Born (1983-06-23) June 23, 1983 (age 41)
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

Evan Brooks Laich (/ˈlk/; 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.

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.