Brian McGrattan

Canadian professional hockey winger Brian McGrattan plays for the Phoenix Coyotes in the National Hockey League.

On December 13, 2008, McGrattan voluntarily entered the NHL's substance abuse program. The exact nature of his substance problem was not announced.ESPN.com: Coyotes' McGrattan Agrees to Enter NHL Substance Abuse Program

McGrattan began his career playing in the Ontario Hockey League for the Guelph Storm in 1997. He was traded to the Sudbury Wolves in 1998 and played there for two years, including in 1999, when he was selected 104th overall in the NHL draft by the Los Angeles Kings. McGrattan continued to play in the OHL, going to the Mississauga IceDogs, Owen Sound Attack, Oshawa Generals and Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds.Legends of Hockey : Brian McGrattan

On June 2, 2002, McGrattan signed with the Ottawa Senators and was placed with their American Hockey League affiliate, the Binghamton Senators. He was called up to make his NHL debut in 2005, playing in 60 games with the Senators and recording 141 penalty minutes. On June 25, 2008, he was traded to the Phoenix Coyotes for a fifth round draft selection.Legends of Hockey : Brian McGrattan