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• Brian Rafalski Plays defense in the NHL for the Detroit Red Wings.

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: September 28, 1973
  2. Birthplace: Dearborn, Michigan
  3. Height: 5'10"
  4. Weight: 200 lbs.
  5. Position: Defense
  6. Debut: 1999
  7. Nickname: Raffy
  8. Shoots: Right

• 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.

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