Sergei Brylin

Russian professional hockey player Sergei Brylin plays for the New Jersey Devils in the National Hockey League.

Fast Facts

1. Full name: Sergei Vladimirovich Brylin
2. Born: January 13, 1974
3. Birthplace: Moscow, Russia
4. Nickname: Sarge
5. Height: 5' 10"
6. Weight: 190 lbs.
7. Position: Center
8. Shoots: Left
9. Draft year: 1992
10. Spouse: Elena
11. 3-time Stanley Cup winner with the New Jersey Devils
12. Scored Cup clinching goal in game four of 1995 Finals
13. One of five Devils to play on all three Cup championships with Martin Brodeur, Scott Niedermayer, Scott Stevens and Ken Danyeko

NHL Career

Brylin was drafted 42nd overall in the 1992 NHL draft by the New Jersey Devils. He continued to play in Russia for two seasons after the draft before joining the Devils' American Hockey League affiliate, the Albany River Rats, in 1994. Brylin made his NHL debut with the Devils in 1995 and helped the team win the Stanley Cup Championship that same year. During the 2004-05 NHL lockout, Brylin returned to Russia to play for the Khimik Moscow Oblast in the Russian Super League. Following the lockout, he has played with the Devils in every regular season game each year.

Career Highlights

• 1995: Stanley Cup Championship
• 2000: Stanley Cup Championship
• 2003: Stanley Cup Championship

Timeline

• 1991-94: HC CSKA Moscow, RSL
• 1992: Drafted by the New Jersey Devils
• 1994: Albany River Rats, AHL
• 1995-04: New Jersey Devils
• 2004-05: Khimik Moscow Oblast, RSL
• 2005-present: New Jersey Devils

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