Brandon Sugden Explained

Caption:Sugden with the Hartford Wolf Pack in 2008
Brandon Sugden
Played For:Dayton Bombers
Cincinnati Cyclones
Tallahassee Tiger Sharks
Peoria Rivermen
Worcester IceCats
Verdun Dragons
Syracuse Crunch
Saint-Jean Chiefs
Hartford Wolf Pack
Hershey Bears
Vityaz Chekhov
Tulsa Oilers
Shoots:Right
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:245
Birth Date:23 June 1978
Birth Place:Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Draft:111th overall
Draft Year:1996
Career Start:1998
Career End:2011

Brandon Sugden (born June 23, 1978) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger. He was selected by Toronto Maple Leafs in the fifth round (111th overall) of the 1996 NHL Entry Draft. Nicknamed "Sugar" during his rookie training camp in Toronto, Sugden played 406 career games from 1998 until 2011.[1]

Sugden retired after the 2010-11 due to post-concussion syndrome.

Personal life

Since his retirement, Sugden runs a high-profile garment embroidery business in his hometown of Toronto. Sugden lives in St. Thomas, Ontario.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A Fighter Learns Lessons, but He Loses Another Battle . Matt Higgins . New York Times . October 5, 2008 . August 30, 2014.
  2. Web site: Former Crunch enforcer Brandon Sugden battling demons in retirement . Lindsay Kramer . Syracuse.com . February 20, 2014 . August 30, 2014.