Brad Werenka

Brad Werenka
Born (1969-02-12) February 12, 1969 (age 55)
Two Hills, Alberta, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for Edmonton Oilers
Quebec Nordiques
Chicago Blackhawks
Pittsburgh Penguins
Calgary Flames
National team  Canada
NHL draft 42nd overall, 1987
Edmonton Oilers
Playing career 1991–2000
Brad Werenka
Medal record
Representing  Canada
Men's ice hockey
Olympic games
Silver medal – second place 1994 Lillehammer Tournament

John Bradley Werenka (born February 12, 1969) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the second round of the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, 42nd overall. Werenka played college hockey for the Northern Michigan University Wildcats, with whom he won the 1991 NCAA hockey title. In addition to his minor pro experience, Werenka went on to play for the Oilers, Quebec Nordiques, Chicago Blackhawks, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Calgary Flames.[1] His career was ended December 29, 2000 due to a concussion suffered in a game.[2] He represented Canada at the 1994 Winter Olympics, winning a silver medal and being named to the All-Star Team.[3]

  1. ^ "Brad Werenka player profile". Hockey Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
  2. ^ Westhead, Rick (2007-09-20). "New commissioner envisions leaner, cleaner CFL". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
  3. ^ Podnieks, Andrew (2009). Canada's Olympic Hockey History 1920–2010. Toronto: Fenn Publishing. p. 241. ISBN 978-1-55168-323-2.