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Bryan Trottier

Athlete

Born: American

Bryan John Trottier is a Canadian and American former professional ice hockey centre who played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins. He won four Stanley Cups with the Islanders, two with the Penguins and one as an assistant coach with the Colorado Avalanche. He shares the NHL record for points in a single period with six (four goals and two assists). He is also one of only eight NHL players with multiple five-goal games. In August 2014, Trottier was announced as an assistant coach for the Buffalo Sabres. In 2017, Trottier was named one of the "100 Greatest NHL Players" in history.

Notable For

Canadian and American ice hockey player and coach

Bryan Trottier's Historical Timeline

  1. Bryan Trottier is born

    Bryan Trottier, American athlete, known for canadian and american ice hockey player and coach, was born on 1957-07-17.

  2. Bryan Trottier failed in 4th Islander penalty shot

    Bryan Trottier failed in 4th Islander penalty shot

  3. NY Islanders center Bryan Trottier sets NHL record scoring 6 points - 4 goals & 2 assists - in 2nd period of 9-4 win ove

    NY Islanders center Bryan Trottier sets NHL record scoring 6 points - 4 goals & 2 assists - in 2nd period of 9-4 win over rival NY Rangers; adds goal & assist for game total 8 points; Islanders undefeated home streak stands at 16 games

  4. Islander's Bryan Trottier's 10th career hat trick

    Islander's Bryan Trottier's 10th career hat trick

  5. Islander's Bryan Trottier scores 5 goals against Flyers

    The 1982–83 New York Islanders season was the 11th season in the franchise's history. It involved winning their fourth consecutive Stanley Cup.

  6. Bryan Trottier failed on 9th Islander penalty shot

    Bryan Trottier failed on 9th Islander penalty shot

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bryan Trottier born?
Bryan Trottier was born on 1957-07-17 (American).
What is Bryan Trottier known for?
Canadian and American ice hockey player and coach
What historical events involved Bryan Trottier?
Bryan Trottier was involved in 6 recorded historical events, including Bryan Trottier is born, Bryan Trottier failed in 4th Islander penalty shot, NY Islanders center Bryan Trottier sets NHL record scoring 6 points - 4 goals & 2 assists - in 2nd period of 9-4 win ove.

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