| Born: | September 28, 1973 | Draft: | Undrafted |
| Hometown: | Dearborn, Michigan | Position: | D |
| Known For: | Shoots: | Right | |
| National Team: | United States |
Brian Christopher Rafalski (born September 28, 1973) played in the National Hockey League for the New Jersey Devils and Detroit Red Wings.
After struggling to enter the NHL, spending four seasons in European leagues, Rafalski won the Stanley Cup three times, playing in five Stanley Cup finals in his NHL career (2000, 2001, 2003, 2008, 2009). Rafalski also played for the United States national team in three Olympic ice hockey tournaments (2002, 2006, and 2010).
Brian Rafalski Statistics
Deeper Dive
- Brian Rafalski: Undrafted and Underrated Star
- New Jersey Devils 5 Best Defensemen All-Time
- Brian Rafalski: U.S. Hockey Hall of Famer
- Best Undrafted Players in NHL History
- All-Time Michigan-Born NHL Lineup
Achievements
- IIHF U20 WJC Bronze Medal — 1992
- All-WCHA Rookie Team — 1992
- All-WCHA First Team — 1995
- AHCA West First Team All-America — 1995
- NHL All-Rookie Team — 2000
- NHL All-Star Game — 2002, 2004, 2007
- Stanley Cup Champion — 2000, 2003, 2008
- Olympic Silver Medal — 2002, 2010
- Best Defenseman at Olympics — 2010
- Inducted Into U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame — 2014
