Newell Brown

Newell Brown
Born	(1962-02-14) February 14, 1962 Cornwall, ON, CAN
Height	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight	180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Position	Centre
Shot	Right
Played for	Fredericton Express (AHL) Muskegon Lumberjacks (IHL)
National team	Canada
NHL Draft	158th overall, 1982 Vancouver Canucks
Playing career	1984–1986

Newell Brown (born February 14, 1962) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He was selected by the Vancouver Canucks in the 8th round (158th overall) of the 1982 NHL Entry Draft. Brown is currently an assistant coach with the Arizona Coyotes of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Playing career

Brown spent two seasons with the Cornwall Royals of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League where he helped the Royals capture the 1980 Memorial Cup. Brown then attended Michigan State University where he played four seasons with the Michigan State Spartans, registering 66 goals and 186 points in 146 games played.

Turning professional, Brown split the 1984–85 season between the Fredericton Express of the American Hockey League (AHL) and the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the International Hockey League (IHL). He then joined the Canada men's national ice hockey team where he was the team's captain during the 1985–86 season.

Coaching career

Brown started his coaching career in 1986, serving three years as an assistant coach with the Michigan State Spartans before taking on the head coaching duties with the Michigan Tech Huskies for the 1990–91 and 1991–92 seasons.

Brown joined the Adirondack Red Wings of the AHL as head coach in 1992, guiding the team for four seasons before accepting an assiatant coaching position in the NHL with the Chicago Blackhawks in 1996. Brown also served as an assistant coach with the Anaheim Ducks, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Vancouver Canucks, before joining the coaching staff of the Arizona Coyotes on July 10, 2013.^[1]

International

Brown was Team Canada's head coach when they won the silver medal at the 1988 Spengler Cup.^[2]

Personal life

Brown is the uncle of current NHL player and former third overall pick Matt Duchene.

Awards and honours

Award	Year
All-CCHA Second Team	1981-82	^[3]
CCHA All-Tournament Team	1984	^[4]

References

↑ http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/52808-Phoenix-Coyotes-hire-former-Vancouver-assistant-Newell-Brown-to-serve-on-Tippetts-staff.html
↑ http://www.hockeydraftcentral.com/1982/82158.html
↑ "CCHA All-Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
↑ "2012-13 CCHA Media Guide". ISSUU.com. Retrieved 2014-04-23.

External links

Michigan Tech Huskies men's ice hockey

Playing venues	Dee Stadium (1943–1972) MacInnes Student Ice Arena (1972–present)

Head Coaches	E. R. Lovel (1919–20) Elmer Siotte (1920–21, 1923–24) Mike Fay (1921–22) Bill Murdoch (1922–23) Leon Harvey (1924–26) Carlos Haug (1926–29) Bert Noblet (1929–37) Joe Savini (1937–38) Ed Maki (1938–41, 1945–48) Elwin Romnes (1941–43) Amo Bessone (1948–1951) Al Renfrew (1951–56) John MacInnes (1956–82) Jim Nahrgang (1982–85) Herb Boxer (1985–1990) Newell Brown (1990–1992) Bob Mancini (1992–96) Tim Watters (1996–2000) Mike Sertich (2000–2003) Jamie Russell (2003–2011) Mel Pearson (2011–present)

Conference affiliations	WCHA (1951–1958, 1959–1981, 1984–present) CCHA (1981–1984)

Culture & lore	Great Lakes Invitational Huskies Pep Band

All-time leaders	Mike Zuke (310 Points) Mike Zuke (133 Goals)

National Championships	1962 1965 1975

Frozen Four appearances	1956 1960 1962 1965 1969 1970 1974 1975 1976 1981

NCAA Tournament appearances	1956 1960 1962 1965 1969 1970 1974 1975 1976 1981 2015

Conference Championships	WCHA: 1960 1962 1965 1969 1970 1974 1975 1976 1981

Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI

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