Brian McKee
Encyclopedia
Brian McKee is a former ice hockey
defenceman who played nine seasons of professional hockey from 1986 to 1995. He was drafted by the Minnesota North Stars
in the 1986 NHL Supplemental Draft
.
McKee played predominantly in the International Hockey League where he appeared in 362 regular season games with the Indianapolis Checkers
, Saginaw Hawks
, Flint Spirits
, Milwaukee Admirals
, Fort Wayne Komets
, Peoria Rivermen
, Phoenix Roadrunners
, and Houston Aeros
.
as the league's most outstanding defenceman during the 1990-91 seasons when he was a member of the Fort Wayne Komets.
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
defenceman who played nine seasons of professional hockey from 1986 to 1995. He was drafted by the Minnesota North Stars
Minnesota North Stars
The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white...
in the 1986 NHL Supplemental Draft
1986 NHL Supplemental Draft
The 1986 NHL Supplemental Draft took place on September 15, 1986.This is a list of players drafted. They were not selected in this order.-Round 1:-See also:*1986 NHL Entry Draft*1986–87 NHL season*List of NHL players-References:*...
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McKee played predominantly in the International Hockey League where he appeared in 362 regular season games with the Indianapolis Checkers
Indianapolis Checkers
The Indianapolis Checkers were a minor league professional ice hockey team from Indianapolis, Indiana. The Checkers' home arena was the Pepsi Coliseum. The team originated in the Central Hockey League where they played from 1979 to 1984. The Checkers filled a void left by the departed Indianapolis...
, Saginaw Hawks
Saginaw Hawks
The Saginaw Hawks competed in the International Hockey League from 1987–89. Prominent former Saginaw Hawks include goalie Eddie Belfour. The team was formerly known as the Saginaw Generals from 1985–87....
, Flint Spirits
Flint Spirits
The Flint Spirits were a professional hockey team in Flint, Michigan from 1985–1990, and played their home games at the IMA Sports Arena. They were a part of the International Hockey League, and replaced the recently departed Flint Generals team. They compiled an overall record of 162–220–28...
, Milwaukee Admirals
Milwaukee Admirals
The Milwaukee Admirals are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They play in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA at the Bradley Center.-History:...
, Fort Wayne Komets
Fort Wayne Komets
The Fort Wayne Komets are a minor league ice hockey franchise currently a member of the Central Hockey League in the Northern Conference. The team was previously a member of the International Hockey League before it merged into the CHL in 2010...
, Peoria Rivermen
Peoria Rivermen
The Peoria Rivermen are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They play in Peoria, Illinois, USA at the Carver Arena.-History:...
, Phoenix Roadrunners
Phoenix RoadRunners
The Phoenix RoadRunners were a minor league ice hockey team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They played in the ECHL, beginning in the 2005–2006 season and ceasing operations at the end of the 2008-2009 season...
, and Houston Aeros
Houston Aeros
The Houston Aeros are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team plays in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.- History :...
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Awards
The IHL awarded McKee the Governor's TrophyGovernor's Trophy
The Governor's Trophy was awarded annually by the International Hockey League to the most outstanding defenseman as judged by league coaches. It was first awarded in 1965, and renamed the Larry D. Gordon Trophy in 1999.-Winners:-References:...
as the league's most outstanding defenceman during the 1990-91 seasons when he was a member of the Fort Wayne Komets.