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| birth_place = [[Cambridge, Ontario|Cambridge]], [[Ontario]], Canada
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| position = [[Winger (ice hockey)|Left wing]]
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| played_for = [[Edmonton Oilers]]<br>[[Tampa Bay Lightning]]<br>[[Phoenix Coyotes]]<br>[[Chicago Blackhawks]]
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'''Louis Dennis DeBrusk''' (born March 19, 1971) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] former professional [[ice hockey]] player. He is currently a [[Color commentator|colour analyst]] for [[Edmonton Oilers]] broadcasts on [[Sportsnet]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sportsnet announces 2021-22 Edmonton Oilers broadcast schedule|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/sportsnet-announces-2021-22-edmonton-oilers-broadcast-schedule/|access-date=2021-11-17|website=Sportsnet.ca|language=en}}</ref> and the late game of ''[[Hockey Night in Canada]]''.
'''Louis Dennis DeBrusk''' (born March 19, 1971) is a Canadian sports analyst and former professional [[ice hockey]] player. He is currently a [[Color commentator|colour commentator]] for [[Edmonton Oilers]] broadcasts on [[Sportsnet]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sportsnet announces 2021-22 Edmonton Oilers broadcast schedule |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/sportsnet-announces-2021-22-edmonton-oilers-broadcast-schedule/ |access-date=November 17, 2021 |website=Sportsnet.ca|language=en}}</ref> and the late game of ''[[Hockey Night in Canada]]''.


==Playing career==
==Playing career==
DeBrusk was raised in [[Port Elgin, Ontario]] and played junior hockey with the Port Elgin Bears and [[Stratford Cullitons]] before joining the [[London Knights]].<ref name=CambridgeHOF>{{cite web |title=Louie DeBrusk |url=http://cambridgeshf.com/inductee/louie-debrusk/ |website=Cambridge Sports Hall of Fame |access-date=14 April 2021}}</ref>
DeBrusk was raised in [[Port Elgin, Ontario]], and played junior hockey with the Port Elgin Bears and [[Stratford Cullitons]] before joining the [[London Knights]].<ref name=CambridgeHOF>{{cite web |title=Louie DeBrusk |url=http://cambridgeshf.com/inductee/louie-debrusk/ |website=Cambridge Sports Hall of Fame |access-date=April 14, 2021}}</ref>


Drafted by the [[New York Rangers]] in the third round of the [[1989 NHL Entry Draft]], DeBrusk would never appear in a game for the club as he was traded to the [[Edmonton Oilers]] on October 4, 1991 in a package with [[Bernie Nicholls]], and [[Steven Rice]] for [[Mark Messier]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/louie-debrusk-recalls-traded-oilers-mark-messier-deal-trade-tales/ | title = Louie DeBrusk recalls being traded to Oilers in Mark Messier deal | publisher = [[Sportsnet]] | date = February 20, 2020 | accessdate = May 4, 2022}}</ref> Debrusk joined the [[Tampa Bay Lightning]] as a free agent on August 27, 1997 to replace 'tough' players [[Rudy Poeschek]] and [[Brantt Myhres]] when he signed a two-year, two-way deal worth about $750,000, with the second year at the Lightning's option,<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1997/08/27/lightning-lands-free-agent-punch/ | title = Lightning lands free-agent punch | publisher = [[Tampa Bay Times]] |url-access=limited | date = August 27, 1997 | accessdate = May 4, 2022}}</ref> before being traded to the [[Phoenix Coyotes]] on June 11th, 1998, along with a 5th round pick in the [[1998 NHL Entry Draft|1998]] for [[Craig Janney]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.rawcharge.com/2021/9/29/22677666/first-and-last-trade-for-every-tampa-bay-lightning-general-manager | title = First and Last trade for every Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager | publisher = [[SBNation]] | date = September 29, 2021| accessdate = May 4, 2022}}</ref> Debrusk, an impending restricted free agent, was resigned by the Coyotes on August 10, 1998.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://apnews.com/article/2c409ae4f154d0cbc69f2ca614188a01 | title = Coyotes Sign Winger Louie DeBrusk | publisher = [[Associated Press]] | date = August 10, 1998| accessdate = May 4, 2022}}</ref> On August 30, 2002, by this time again an unrestricted free agent, Debrusk signed a contract with the [[Chicago Blackhawks]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2002/08/30/Blackhawks-sign-DeBrusk/61211030756699/ | title = Blackhawks sign DeBrusk | publisher = [[United Press International]] | date = August 30, 2002| accessdate = May 4, 2022}}</ref> He would last appear in a professional hockey game during the [[2003–04 AHL season]]. Altogether, Debrusk played 401 [[National Hockey League]] games.<ref name=CambridgeHOF/>
Drafted by the [[New York Rangers]] in the third round of the [[1989 NHL Entry Draft]], DeBrusk never appeared in a game for the club as he was traded to the [[Edmonton Oilers]] on October 4, 1991, in a package with [[Bernie Nicholls]], and [[Steven Rice]] for [[Mark Messier]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/louie-debrusk-recalls-traded-oilers-mark-messier-deal-trade-tales/ |title = Louie DeBrusk recalls being traded to Oilers in Mark Messier deal | publisher = [[Sportsnet]] | date = February 20, 2020 | accessdate = May 4, 2022}}</ref> DeBrusk joined the [[Tampa Bay Lightning]] as a free agent on August 27, 1997, to replace 'tough' players [[Rudy Poeschek]] and [[Brantt Myhres]] when he signed a two-year, two-way deal worth about $750,000, with the second year at the Lightning's option,<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1997/08/27/lightning-lands-free-agent-punch/ | title = Lightning lands free-agent punch | publisher = [[Tampa Bay Times]] |url-access=limited | date = August 27, 1997 | accessdate = May 4, 2022}}</ref> before being traded to the [[Phoenix Coyotes]] on June 11, 1998, along with a 5th round pick in the [[1998 NHL Entry Draft|1998]] for [[Craig Janney]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.rawcharge.com/2021/9/29/22677666/first-and-last-trade-for-every-tampa-bay-lightning-general-manager | title=First and Last trade for every Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager | publisher= [[SBNation]] | date = September 29, 2021| accessdate = May 4, 2022}}</ref> Debrusk, an impending restricted free agent, was resigned by the Coyotes on August 10, 1998.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://apnews.com/article/2c409ae4f154d0cbc69f2ca614188a01 | title = Coyotes Sign Winger Louie DeBrusk | publisher = [[Associated Press]] | date = August 10, 1998| accessdate = May 4, 2022}}</ref> On August 30, 2002, by this time again an unrestricted free agent, Debrusk signed a contract with the [[Chicago Blackhawks]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2002/08/30/Blackhawks-sign-DeBrusk/61211030756699/ | title = Blackhawks sign DeBrusk | publisher = [[United Press International]] | date = August 30, 2002| accessdate = May 4, 2022}}</ref> He last appeared in a professional hockey game during the [[2003–04 AHL season]]. Altogether, Debrusk played 401 [[National Hockey League]] games.<ref name=CambridgeHOF/>


DeBrusk was known for his fighting skills and racked up 1161 penalty minutes over the course of his NHL career.<ref name="Tychkowski20200129">{{cite news |last1=Tychkowski |first1=Robert |title=DeBrusk provides glimpse inside latest Oilers-Flames beef |url=https://edmontonsun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/edmonton-oilers/debrusk-provides-glimpse-inside-latest-oilers-flames-beef |access-date=14 April 2021 |work=edmontonsun |date=January 29, 2020 |language=en-CA}}</ref>
DeBrusk was known for his fighting skills and racked up 1,161 penalty minutes over the course of his NHL career.<ref name="Tychkowski20200129">{{cite news |last1=Tychkowski |first1=Robert |title=DeBrusk provides glimpse inside latest Oilers-Flames beef |url=https://edmontonsun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/edmonton-oilers/debrusk-provides-glimpse-inside-latest-oilers-flames-beef |access-date=April 14, 2021 |work=Edmontonsun.com |date=January 29, 2020 |language=en-CA}}</ref>


He was inducted to his hometown Cambridge's Sports Hall of Fame in 2018.<ref name=CambridgeHOF/>
He was inducted to his hometown Cambridge's Sports Hall of Fame in 2018.<ref name=CambridgeHOF/>


==Broadcasting career==
==Broadcasting career==
Debrusk is the main colour analyst on the late game of ''[[Hockey Night in Canada]]''. He previously worked as the colour commentator for the Phoenix Coyotes radio broadcasts. On September 2, 2008, DeBrusk was announced as the new colour commentator for ''[[NHL on Sportsnet]]'' Edmonton Oilers television broadcasts, replacing former analyst [[Ray Ferraro]]. He was replaced by [[Drew Remenda]] in 2014 but continued as an analyst,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Willis|first1=Jonathan|title=Drew Remenda replaces Louie DeBrusk on Edmonton Oilers' regional broadcasts|url=https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/drew-remenda-replaces-louie-debrusk-on-edmonton-oilers-regional-broadcasts|accessdate=April 25, 2018|publisher=Edmonton Journal|date=August 28, 2014}}</ref> before rejoining the Oilers broadcast team as a colour commentator for the 2020-21 season, alongside announcer [[Jack Michaels]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Laing|first=Zach|date=2021-01-11|title=Jack Michaels to replace Kevin Quinn on Edmonton Oilers broadcasts|url=https://oilersnation.com/2021/01/11/jack-michaels-to-replace-kevin-quinn-on-edmonton-oilers-broadcasts/|access-date=2021-11-17|website=OILERSNATION|language=en-US}}</ref>
Debrusk is the main colour analyst on the late game of ''[[Hockey Night in Canada]]''. He previously worked as the colour commentator for the Phoenix Coyotes radio broadcasts. On September 2, 2008, DeBrusk was announced as the new colour commentator for ''[[NHL on Sportsnet]]'' Edmonton Oilers television broadcasts, replacing former analyst [[Ray Ferraro]]. He was replaced by [[Drew Remenda]] in 2014 but continued as an analyst,<ref>{{cite news |last=Willis |first=Jonathan |date=August 28, 2014 |title=Drew Remenda replaces Louie DeBrusk on Edmonton Oilers' regional broadcasts |url=http://blogs.edmontonjournal.com/2014/08/28/drew-remenda-replaces-louie-debrusk-on-edmonton-oilers-regional-broadcasts/ |accessdate=2014-08-28 |newspaper=[[Edmonton Journal]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Matheson |first=Jim |date=August 28, 2014 |title=Sportsnet adds Drew Remenda as Edmonton Oilers TV colourman |url=https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/sportsnet-adds-drew-remenda-as-edmonton-oilers-tv-colourman |access-date=January 12, 2014 |website=[[Edmonton Journal]]}}</ref> before rejoining the team as a colour commentator for the [[2018–19 Edmonton Oilers season|2018–19 season]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staples |first=David |date=August 8, 2018 |title=Unpopular opinion: Louie DeBrusk will have to up his game to do a better job than Drew Remenda |url=https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/unpopular-opinion-not-sure-louie-debrusk-will-do-a-better-job-than-drew-remenda}}</ref> and full-time two years later, alongside announcer [[Jack Michaels]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Laing |first=Zach| date=January 11, 2021 |title=Jack Michaels to replace Kevin Quinn on Edmonton Oilers broadcasts|url=https://oilersnation.com/2021/01/11/jack-michaels-to-replace-kevin-quinn-on-edmonton-oilers-broadcasts/ |access-date=January 17, 2021 |website=OilersNation.com |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
DeBrusk's son [[Jake DeBrusk]] also plays in the NHL.<ref>{{cite web |title=DeBrusk's dad, former NHL player, moved to tears after son's goal |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/bruins-debrusk-scores-in-first-career-game-dad-moved-to-tears/c-291628232 |website=NHL.com |access-date=14 April 2021 |date=October 5, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=O'Leary |first1=Dan |title=DeBrusk and his reporter dad share some laughs during live interview |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/bruins-jake-debrusk-live-interview-with-dad/c-315294106 |website=NHL.com |access-date=April 11, 2021 |date=February 20, 2020}}</ref> He was ranked the 24th-best player available in the [[2015 NHL Entry Draft]] by NHL Central Scouting, <ref name=nhlmidtermrank>{{cite web|title=NHL Central Scouting's 2015 midterm rankings|url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=749385|website=NHL.com|accessdate=24 April 2015}}</ref> and subsequently selected 14th overall that year by the [[Boston Bruins]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Langridge |first1=Jeff |title=2015 NHL Draft: Boston Bruins Select Jake Debrusk |url=https://thehockeywriters.com/2015-nhl-draft-boston-bruins-select-jake-debrusk/ |website=The Hockey Writers |access-date=11 April 2021 |language=en-us |date=27 June 2015}}</ref>
DeBrusk's son [[Jake DeBrusk|Jake]] also plays in the NHL.<ref>{{cite web |title=DeBrusk's dad, former NHL player, moved to tears after son's goal |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/bruins-debrusk-scores-in-first-career-game-dad-moved-to-tears/c-291628232 |website=NHL.com |access-date=April 14, 2021 |date=October 5, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=O'Leary |first1=Dan |title=DeBrusk and his reporter dad share some laughs during live interview |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/bruins-jake-debrusk-live-interview-with-dad/c-315294106 |website=NHL.com |access-date=April 11, 2021 |date=February 20, 2020}}</ref> He was ranked the 24th-best player available in the [[2015 NHL Entry Draft]] by NHL Central Scouting,<ref name=nhlmidtermrank>{{cite web|title=NHL Central Scouting's 2015 midterm rankings|url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=749385|website=NHL.com|accessdate=April 24, 2015}}</ref> and subsequently selected 14th overall that year by the [[Boston Bruins]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Langridge |first1=Jeff |title=2015 NHL Draft: Boston Bruins Select Jake Debrusk |url=https://thehockeywriters.com/2015-nhl-draft-boston-bruins-select-jake-debrusk/ |website=The Hockey Writers |access-date=April 11, 2021 |language=en-us |date=June 27, 2015}}</ref>


==Career statistics==
==Career statistics==
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Louie DeBrusk
DeBrusk in 2023
Born (1971-03-19) March 19, 1971 (age 53)
Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 225 lb (102 kg; 16 st 1 lb)
Position Left wing
Shot Left
Played for Edmonton Oilers
Tampa Bay Lightning
Phoenix Coyotes
Chicago Blackhawks
NHL draft 49th overall, 1989
New York Rangers
Playing career 1991–2003

Louis Dennis DeBrusk (born March 19, 1971) is a Canadian sports analyst and former professional ice hockey player. He is currently a colour commentator for Edmonton Oilers broadcasts on Sportsnet[1] and the late game of Hockey Night in Canada.

Playing career

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DeBrusk was raised in Port Elgin, Ontario, and played junior hockey with the Port Elgin Bears and Stratford Cullitons before joining the London Knights.[2]

Drafted by the New York Rangers in the third round of the 1989 NHL Entry Draft, DeBrusk never appeared in a game for the club as he was traded to the Edmonton Oilers on October 4, 1991, in a package with Bernie Nicholls, and Steven Rice for Mark Messier.[3] DeBrusk joined the Tampa Bay Lightning as a free agent on August 27, 1997, to replace 'tough' players Rudy Poeschek and Brantt Myhres when he signed a two-year, two-way deal worth about $750,000, with the second year at the Lightning's option,[4] before being traded to the Phoenix Coyotes on June 11, 1998, along with a 5th round pick in the 1998 for Craig Janney.[5] Debrusk, an impending restricted free agent, was resigned by the Coyotes on August 10, 1998.[6] On August 30, 2002, by this time again an unrestricted free agent, Debrusk signed a contract with the Chicago Blackhawks.[7] He last appeared in a professional hockey game during the 2003–04 AHL season. Altogether, Debrusk played 401 National Hockey League games.[2]

DeBrusk was known for his fighting skills and racked up 1,161 penalty minutes over the course of his NHL career.[8]

He was inducted to his hometown Cambridge's Sports Hall of Fame in 2018.[2]

Broadcasting career

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Debrusk is the main colour analyst on the late game of Hockey Night in Canada. He previously worked as the colour commentator for the Phoenix Coyotes radio broadcasts. On September 2, 2008, DeBrusk was announced as the new colour commentator for NHL on Sportsnet Edmonton Oilers television broadcasts, replacing former analyst Ray Ferraro. He was replaced by Drew Remenda in 2014 but continued as an analyst,[9][10] before rejoining the team as a colour commentator for the 2018–19 season[11] and full-time two years later, alongside announcer Jack Michaels.[12]

Personal life

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DeBrusk's son Jake also plays in the NHL.[13][14] He was ranked the 24th-best player available in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft by NHL Central Scouting,[15] and subsequently selected 14th overall that year by the Boston Bruins.[16]

Career statistics

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    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1987–88 Stratford Cullitons MWJHL 45 13 14 27 205
1988–89 London Knights OHL 59 11 11 22 149 19 1 1 2 43
1989–90 London Knights OHL 61 21 19 40 198 6 2 2 4 24
1990–91 London Knights OHL 61 31 33 64 223 7 2 2 4 14
1990–91 Binghamton Rangers AHL 2 0 0 0 7 2 0 0 0 9
1991–92 Cape Breton Oilers AHL 28 2 2 4 73
1991–92 Edmonton Oilers NHL 25 2 1 3 124
1992–93 Edmonton Oilers NHL 51 8 2 10 205
1993–94 Cape Breton Oilers AHL 5 3 1 4 73
1993–94 Edmonton Oilers NHL 48 4 6 10 185
1994–95 Edmonton Oilers NHL 34 2 0 2 93
1995–96 Edmonton Oilers NHL 38 1 3 4 96
1996–97 Edmonton Oilers NHL 32 2 0 2 94 6 0 0 0 4
1997–98 San Antonio Dragons IHL 17 7 4 11 130
1997–98 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 54 1 2 3 166
1998–99 Las Vegas Thunder IHL 26 3 6 9 160
1998–99 Long Beach Ice Dogs IHL 24 5 5 10 134
1998–99 Springfield Falcons AHL 3 1 0 1 0
1998–99 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 15 0 0 0 34 6 2 0 2 6
1999–00 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 61 4 3 7 78 3 0 0 0 0
2000–01 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 39 0 0 0 79
2001–02 Quebec Citadelles AHL 9 0 0 0 44
2001–02 Hamilton Bulldogs AHL 20 3 5 8 42 13 1 0 1 30
2002–03 Norfolk Admirals AHL 20 1 0 1 10
2002–03 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 4 0 0 0 7
2003–04 Hartford Wolf Pack AHL 12 0 0 0 12
AHL totals 99 10 8 18 246 15 1 0 1 39
NHL totals 401 24 17 41 1161 15 2 0 2 10

References

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  1. ^ "Sportsnet announces 2021-22 Edmonton Oilers broadcast schedule". Sportsnet.ca. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Louie DeBrusk". Cambridge Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  3. ^ "Louie DeBrusk recalls being traded to Oilers in Mark Messier deal". Sportsnet. February 20, 2020. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
  4. ^ "Lightning lands free-agent punch". Tampa Bay Times. August 27, 1997. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
  5. ^ "First and Last trade for every Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager". SBNation. September 29, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
  6. ^ "Coyotes Sign Winger Louie DeBrusk". Associated Press. August 10, 1998. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
  7. ^ "Blackhawks sign DeBrusk". United Press International. August 30, 2002. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
  8. ^ Tychkowski, Robert (January 29, 2020). "DeBrusk provides glimpse inside latest Oilers-Flames beef". Edmontonsun.com. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  9. ^ Willis, Jonathan (August 28, 2014). "Drew Remenda replaces Louie DeBrusk on Edmonton Oilers' regional broadcasts". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
  10. ^ Matheson, Jim (August 28, 2014). "Sportsnet adds Drew Remenda as Edmonton Oilers TV colourman". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  11. ^ Staples, David (August 8, 2018). "Unpopular opinion: Louie DeBrusk will have to up his game to do a better job than Drew Remenda".
  12. ^ Laing, Zach (January 11, 2021). "Jack Michaels to replace Kevin Quinn on Edmonton Oilers broadcasts". OilersNation.com. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
  13. ^ "DeBrusk's dad, former NHL player, moved to tears after son's goal". NHL.com. October 5, 2017. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  14. ^ O'Leary, Dan (February 20, 2020). "DeBrusk and his reporter dad share some laughs during live interview". NHL.com. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  15. ^ "NHL Central Scouting's 2015 midterm rankings". NHL.com. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  16. ^ Langridge, Jeff (June 27, 2015). "2015 NHL Draft: Boston Bruins Select Jake Debrusk". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
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