Position: Defense
Height: 6-0
Weight: 195
Shoots: Left
Birthday: March 3, 1968
Birthplace: Corpus Christi, Texas

Olympic Experience
Will be skating in his third Winter Olympic Games for the United States. Brian also was a member of Team USA at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Albert and the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan.

• Ranked first on the Rangers and tied for 21st in the NHL in scoring with 79 points (21 goals, 58 assists) in 82 games.
   
• Ranked first among NHL defensemen in goals (21), assists (58) and points (79).
   
• Ranked first in the NHL in average time on ice (29:21).
   
• Tallied an assist on Dec. 8 vs. Buffalo to take sole possession of second place on the Rangers' all-time scoring list with 818 points.
   
• Became the Rangers' all-time assists leader on Nov. 18 at Calgary, notching the 616th and 617th assists of his Rangers/NHL career while also adding a goal.
   
• Selected to his ninth NHL All-Star Game.
   
• Was one of 10 NHL players, and the only defenseman, named on Mar. 24 to join Team USA for the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah, making it his third Olympic selection.
   
• Selected as the team M.V.P. as voted by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.
   
• Received his first "Player's Player" Award and first Frank Boucher Trophy, given annually by the Rangers Fan Club as the Rangers most popular player on and off the ice.

• Is the Rangers' all-time leader among defensemen in goals (212), assists (682) and points (894).
   
• Ranks second on the Rangers all-time scoring list with 212 goals and 682 assists for 894 points, trailing only Rod Gilbert.
   
• Ranks second among all US-born NHL defensemen with 894 points, trailing only Phil Housley.
   
• Was a member of the Rangers 1994 Stanley Cup Championship Team, capturing the Conn Smythe trophy as playoff MVP.
   
• Winner of the 1992 and 1997 Norris Trophy for top NHL defenseman and the 1989 Calder Trophy as the league's top rookie.
   
• Has been selected to appear in his tenth All-Star Game at the 52nd annual event on Feb. 2, 2002.
   
• Rangers first round choice, ninth overall, in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft.

If you could play another pro sport what would it be? - Elizabeth, 4th grader, LI
I would have to say baseball. I played in high school and I'm a big Yankees fan.

Would you play on an Olympic hockey team again if you were asked? - Vincent, 4th grader, LI
Absolutely. It is an honor to represent your country and I am proud to wear a U.S. jersey.

What is the most rewarding thing about playing hockey? Good Luck. - Laura grade 6, LI
There's not much about playing hockey that isn't rewarding, really. For me, I love the chance to be part of a team with so many other great athletes. I'm honored to represent the great fans of the Rangers and New York City; I couldn't think of a better place to play.

Since this is your third Olympics, which of your returning US teammates are you most excited about playing with again? - Eva, 8th Grader, NYC
You become friends with many of the guys over the years. It's hard to single anyone out. I like the chemistry on our team and I'm looking forward to the opportunity to compete for my country. It is a real privilege which we all take very seriously.

Are these Olympic games more meaningful to you since 9/11? - Sally, 6th Grader, LI
It's unique that the Olympics are coming to the United States at this time, but it is a sporting event and can certainly never change anything that happened on September 11.