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- Born: September 28, 1973
- Birthplace: Dearborn, Michigan
- Height: 5'10"
- Weight: 200 lbs.
- Position: Defense
- Debut: 1999
- Nickname: Raffy
- Shoots: Right
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Brian Rafalski Plays defense in the NHL for the Detroit Red Wings.
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College
Brian Rafalski attended the University of Wisconsin for four years. In his senior year, he helped the Badgers win the NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship.European League
Rafalski had a hard time trying to break into the NHL and joined the European League instead. He played one season for Sweden and another for Finland. In 1999, Rafalski got his break when Sporting News named him the best hockey player not playing in the NHL.Coming to the NHL
After the 1999 season, Rafalski got a chance to sign with the New Jersey Devils. In his second season, the Devils made it to the Stanley Cup Finals, but lost to the Colorado Avalanche. The Detroit Red Wings signed Rafalski in 2007. In 2008, he helped the Detroit Red Wings win the Stanley Cup Finals.-
Brian Rafalski Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Detroit Red Wings
- ESPN.com: Career Stats
- Height: 5'10"
- Weight: 200 lbs.
- NHL Rookie Year: 1999
Brian Rafalski Timeline
- 1973: Born September 28th in Dearborn, Michigan
- 1991-94: Attends the University of Wisconsin
- 1994: Plays on the NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship team
- 1995-96: Plays on the Swedish Team of Brynas IF
- 1996-98: Plays for the Finland team SM-liiga
- 1999: Named the best hockey player, not playing in the NHL by Sporting News
- 1999: Signs as a free agent with the New Jersey Devils
- 2002: Plays with Team USA in the Olympics, and wins the Silver Medal
- 2002-03: Plays with the New Jersey Devils and wins the Stanley Cup
- 2003-04: Starter for Eastern Conference in the NHL All-Star Game
- 2004: Member of Team USA at The World Cup of Hockey
- 2006: Member of Team USA at the Winter Olympics
- 2007: Signs with the Detroit Red Wings
- 2008: Helps the Red Wings win the Stanley Cup Finals
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Rafalski didn't get his money's worth on that hook. At least get it on him next time, Brian. #refereefail #redwings #stars
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