Brian Willsie

Infobox Ice Hockey Player


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team=Colorado Avalanche
former_teams = Washington Capitals
Los Angeles Kings
league = NHL
prospect_team = Lake Erie Monsters
prospect_league = AHL
position = Right Wing
shoots = Right
height_ft = 6
height_in = 1
weight_lb = 200
nickname =
nationality = CAN
birth_date = Birth date and age|1978|3|16|mf=y
birth_place = London, ON, CAN
draft = 146th overall
draft_year = 1996
draft_team = Colorado Avalanche
career_start = 1999

Brian Willsie (born 16 March, 1978 in London, Ontario) is a Canadian ice hockey right winger who currently plays for Colorado Avalanche's affiliate,Lake Erie Monsters of the AHL.

Playing Career

Willsie was drafted 146th overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft, and was claimed by the Capitals in the Waiver Draft on October 3, 2003. Willsie has played 200 career NHL games, scoring 36 goals and 35 assists for 71 points.

Willsie began his professional career with the Guelph Storm of the OHL in the 1995–1996 season. From 1998 to 2003, he split time between the Avalanche and their American Hockey League affiliate, the Hershey Bears. During the 2004–2005 NHL lockout, Willsie racked up a team-leading 24 goals along with 17 assists (41 points) in just 53 games played for the Portland Pirates of the AHL.

The 2005–06 NHL season was a breakout year for Willsie of sorts, as he set career highs with 19 goals, 22 assists, for a total of 41 points. On July 4th, 2006, he signed with the L.A Kings.

On July 15th, 2008, Willsie signed a one-year deal with the Colorado Avalanche.

Willsie is a huge fan of comic strips. He has cited that some of his favorites include Cyanide and Happiness, Arts & Crafts with Steve's & Matt's and Citizen Dog.

Career Statistics

External links

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* [http://avalanche.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=PlayerDetail&playerId=8465113 Brian Willsie Profile]