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Brandon Prust
NameBrandon Prust
Birth date26 February 1984
Birth placeLondon, Ontario
Weight lb216
PositionRight wing
ShootsRight
Played forCalgary Flames, New York Rangers, Arizona Coyotes, Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks
Draft70th overall, 2002 NHL Entry Draft
Draft teamCalgary Flames
Career start2004
Career end2017

Brandon Prust (born February 26, 1984) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League for the Calgary Flames, New York Rangers, Arizona Coyotes, Montreal Canadiens, and Vancouver Canucks. Known for his role as an agitator and penalty-killing specialist, he combined physicality with occasional offensive contributions during a 13-year professional career that included stints in the American Hockey League and junior hockey in the Ontario Hockey League.

Early life and junior career

Prust was born in London, Ontario and developed in local minor programs before moving to junior ranks with the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League. While with the Storm he played under coaches such as Mike Kelly and alongside teammates who advanced to professional ranks, competing against Windsor Spitfires, Kitchener Rangers, and Saginaw Spirit prospects. His OHL performance earned him selection in the third round, 70th overall, by the Calgary Flames at the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. During his junior tenure he faced opponents from franchises like the Barrie Colts and London Knights, and participated in playoff matchups that showcased his physical style and penalty-killing instincts.

Professional career

Prust began his professional career in the American Hockey League with the Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights and later the Quad City Flames, affiliates of the Calgary Flames. He made his NHL debut with Calgary and later signed with the Phoenix Coyotes organization, appearing with the Coyotes and their AHL affiliate San Antonio Rampage. In 2009 he joined the New York Rangers, where he established a reputation as a fourth-line energy player, killing penalties and agitating opponents such as members of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers.

In 2010 Prust signed with the Montreal Canadiens, where he became a key role player on a team coached by Jacques Martin and later Michel Therrien. With Montreal he played alongside stars like Carey Price, Max Pacioretty, Andrei Markov, and competed in playoff series versus the Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Ottawa Senators. Prust scored notable playoff goals and was involved in high-profile incidents with players from the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals. Later in his NHL career he returned to the Calgary Flames organization and had a final NHL stint with the Vancouver Canucks before concluding his playing days in professional and senior leagues.

Playing style and reputation

Prust was primarily known as an agitator and enforcer-style forward, specializing in forechecking, board battles, and penalty killing. Coaches and teammates compared his role to traditional fourth-line pests seen on teams like the Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks during the 2000s and 2010s. He drew frequent matchups with top agitators and power forwards from the Detroit Red Wings, New York Islanders, and Los Angeles Kings, and his style led to suspensions and fines enforced under the National Hockey League Department of Player Safety. Despite limited scoring totals, he contributed timely goals and was valued for leadership in the locker room and mentoring younger forwards transitioning from the American Hockey League.

Personal life

Prust has roots in Ontario and has participated in charitable initiatives alongside NHL alumni and organizations such as the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation and regional sports foundations. Off the ice he has been involved in media appearances on platforms covering the NHL and has connections with players from across the league, including contemporaries from the Calgary Flames, New York Rangers, and Montreal Canadiens. He has been public about life after hockey, engaging with community programs in London, Ontario and mentoring junior players from the OHL.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs — Prust’s professional statistics encompass seasons in the National Hockey League, American Hockey League, and Ontario Hockey League. His NHL totals include several hundred regular-season games, multiple playoff appearances, single-digit playoff goals in key series, and accumulated penalty minutes reflective of his physical role. AHL and OHL lines show higher offensive numbers during developmental years with the Guelph Storm and AHL affiliates such as the Quad City Flames.

Awards and honours

During his career Prust earned recognition for leadership and toughness, receiving team-level awards and nominations while with Guelph Storm and AHL clubs. He contributed to playoff runs with the Montreal Canadiens and was honored by community groups for charitable work in Montreal and London, Ontario.

Category:1984 births Category:Living people Category:Canadian ice hockey right wingers Category:People from London, Ontario Category:Calgary Flames players Category:New York Rangers players Category:Arizona Coyotes players Category:Montreal Canadiens players Category:Vancouver Canucks players