Tim Brent

Tim Brent
Born	(1984-03-10) March 10, 1984 Cambridge, ON, CAN
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight	195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Position	Centre
Shoots	Right
NHL team Former teams	Carolina Hurricanes Anaheim Ducks Pittsburgh Penguins Chicago Blackhawks Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL Draft	37th overall, 2002 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim 75th overall, 2004 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
Playing career	2004–present

Tim Brent (born March 10, 1984) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Playing career

Brent grew up in the Cambridge, Ontario area playing minor hockey for the Hespeler Shamrocks of the OMHA and the Cambridge Hawks of the Alliance Pavilion League.

At age 15, Brent signed with the Cambridge Winterhawks Jr.B. team of the OHA Midwestern Ontario Hockey League in the 1999-2000 season. After a very successful Jr.B. season, Brent was the 2nd overall selection of the OHL's Toronto St. Michael's Majors in the 2000 OHL Priority Selection.

Brent began his major junior career on the Toronto St. Michael's Majors of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) in the 2000–01 season. He played on the team for four seasons, until 2003–04. During that time, he was drafted twice, both times by Anaheim. He was first drafted 37th overall in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft, but was re-entered into the draft two years later after not signing with Anaheim. In the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, he was selected 75th overall, again by the Ducks.

In the 2004–05 season, he started his professional career with the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks, and had a solid season. The next season, he played on the Portland Pirates, the Ducks' new minor league affiliate, and improved his play from the previous year. He began his 2006–07 season with Portland, but was recalled to the Stanley Cup-winning Ducks and scored his first NHL goal February 20 against the Vancouver Canucks.

On June 23, 2007, the Anaheim Ducks traded Brent to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for centre Stephen Dixon. On July 17, 2008, Brent was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Danny Richmond. On July 6, 2009, Brent signed a one-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

During his first preseason game of the 2009-2010 season, Brent tore his pectoral muscle - requiring surgery that would see him miss 4 months of action. After recovering, Brent returned to play with the Toronto Marlies, recording 28 points in 33 games. This exceptional play saw him called up to make his debut with the Toronto Maple Leafs for the final game of the season (April 10, 2010) versus the Montreal Canadiens.

The 2010-2011 season was a breakout one for Brent. A strong training camp with Toronto saw Brent dress for the Maple Leafs in the season opener on October 7, 2010 versus the Montreal Canadiens. Brent immediately made an impact, scoring the first goal of the game at 6:42 of the first period. Brent went on to suit up for 79 games this season, solidifying his position as an NHL player.

A game on February 3, 2011 against the Carolina Hurricanes saw him block 5 shots and clear the puck in a single penalty kill. This play earned him a standing ovation at the Air Canada Centre as well as TSN's "No Guts, No Glory" award. It was also a nomination for NHL Play of the Year.

Brent signed a two-year contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on July 1, 2011.

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1999–00	Cambridge Winterhawks	MWJHL		40	19	16	35	42		—	—	—	—	—
2000–01	Toronto St. Michael's Majors	OHL		64	9	19	28	31		18	2	8	10	6
2001–02	Toronto St. Michael's Majors	OHL		61	19	40	59	52		14	7	12	19	20
2002–03	Toronto St. Michael's Majors	OHL		60	24	42	66	74		19	7	17	24	14
2003–04	Toronto St. Michael's Majors	OHL		53	26	41	67	105		18	4	13	17	24
2004–05	Cincinnati Mighty Ducks	AHL		46	5	13	18	42		12	0	1	1	6
2005–06	Portland Pirates	AHL		37	15	9	24	32		15	4	4	8	16
2006–07	Portland Pirates	AHL		48	16	14	30	40		—	—	—	—	—
2006–07	Anaheim Ducks	NHL		15	1	0	1	6		—	—	—	—	—
2007–08	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins	AHL		74	18	43	61	79		23	12	15	27	10
2007–08	Pittsburgh Penguins	NHL		1	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
2008–09	Rockford IceHogs	AHL		64	20	42	62	59		4	0	1	1	2
2008–09	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL		2	0	0	0	2		—	—	—	—	—
2009–10	Toronto Marlies	AHL		33	13	15	28	19		—	—	—	—	—
2009–10	Toronto Maple Leafs	NHL		1	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
2010–11	Toronto Maple Leafs	NHL		79	8	12	20	33		—	—	—	—	—
2011–12	Carolina Hurricanes	NHL		79	12	12	24	27		—	—	—	—	—
2012–13	Carolina Hurricanes	NHL		30	0	3	3	8		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				207	21	27	48	76		—	—	—	—	—

External links

• Tim Brent's career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database
• Tim Brent's player profile at TSN.ca