Brad Werenka | |
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Born | February 12, 1969 Two Hills, AB, CAN |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) |
Position | Defence |
Shot | Left |
Played for | Edmonton Oilers Quebec Nordiques Pittsburgh Penguins Calgary Flames Chicago Black Hawks |
National team | Canada |
Playing career | 1991–2000 |
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Competitor for Canada | ||
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Olympic games | ||
Silver | 1994 Lillehammer | Tournament |
John Bradley Werenka (born February 12, 1969 in Two Hills, Alberta) is a former professional ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the second round of the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, 47th overall. Werenka played college hockey for the Northern Michigan University Wildcats, with whom he won the 1991 NCAA hockey title. In addition to minor pro experience, Werenka went on to play for the Oilers, Quebec Nordiques, Chicago Blackhawks, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Calgary Flames.[1] His career was ended December 29, 2000 due to a concussion suffered in a game.[2] He represented Canada at the 1994 Winter Olympics, winning a silver medal.[3]