Brian Verbeek
Canadian ice hockey player
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Brian Verbeek (born October 22, 1966) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. He is the younger brother of former NHL player Pat Verbeek.
| Brian Verbeek | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
October 22, 1966 | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | ||
| Weight | 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Salt Lake Golden Eagles KooKoo Binghamton Whalers Boxers de Bordeaux | ||
| NHL draft |
242nd overall, 1986 Hartford Whalers | ||
| Playing career |
1986–1990 1994–1995 | ||
Verbeek was drafted 242nd overall by the Hartford Whalers in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft.[1] He turned professional the same year, spending a season with the Salt Lake Golden Eagles of the International Hockey League. He then played a season in Finland, playing two games in SM-liiga for KooKoo[2] and 17 games in the 1. Divisioona for Karhu-Kissat. Verbeek then played 27 games for the American Hockey League's Binghamton Whalers during the 1988–89 season.
He is currently the head coach of the Potomac Patriots[3] of the United States Premier Hockey League. As head coach, he led the 2024-2025 Patriots Premier team to USPHL Nationals Tournament, winning the Southeast Region Divisional Playoffs, defeating the Hampton Roads Whalers 5-4 (OT) on Tuesday March 4, 2025.[4]
