Brian Skrudland
Fastest overtime goal in playoff history, Stanley Cup winner with Montreal and Dallas.
Brian Norman Skrudland (born July 31, 1963) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played for the Montreal Canadiens, Calgary Flames, Florida Panthers, New York Rangers and Dallas Stars.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 31 July 1963
- Birthplace
- Peace River, Alberta, Canada
- Position
- Centre
- Shoots
- Left
- Played for
- Montreal Canadiens
- Calgary Flames
- Florida Panthers
- New York Rangers
- Dallas Stars
- League
- NHL
- Draft
- Undrafted
Lore & Background
Skrudland played for the Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League from 1980 to 1983. His #10 jersey has been retired by the Blades since 2003. He won the Jack A. Butterfield Trophy as the Most Valuable Player in the 1985 AHL Playoffs, scoring 17 points in 17 games leading the Sherbrooke Canadiens to a Calder Cup championship. He made his NHL debut in 1985 for the Montreal Canadiens, winning the Stanley Cup in 1986. In game two of that series, he scored the fastest overtime goal in Stanley Cup playoffs history at nine seconds. He was selected to the 1991 NHL All-Star Game but could not attend due to injury. He was traded to the Calgary Flames midway through the 1992–93 season. He moved to the Florida Panthers for the 1993–94 season and was the first captain in franchise history, a title he held for four seasons. He was with the team until 1997, including Florida's run to the 1996 Stanley Cup Final. He signed with the New York Rangers in summer 1997 and played one season until he was dealt along with Mike Keane to the Dallas Stars in exchange for Todd Harvey and Bob Errey. He helped the Stars win the Stanley Cup in 1999 and retired at the close of the 2000 Stanley Cup Final at 36 years old. He was one of the final cuts for Team Canada during the 1991 Canada Cup tournament. He was a finalist for the Selke Trophy in 1994. He holds the NHL record for fastest goal in a playoff overtime when he scored the winning goal at 0:09 seconds into overtime in game two in the 1986 Final.
Reader's Guide
Skrudland lives in Calgary, Alberta, with his wife Lana and their three children. From July 6, 2010 until July 9, 2015, he was the director of player development for the Florida Panthers. He also served as assistant coach for the Panthers during the 2013–14 season.
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