GILBERT
BRULE
C
Ht/Wt
5’11’’,
187 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
8
years
Debut
Oct 5, 2005
Born
Jan 1, 1987
(37 yrs)
Edmonton, Alberta
Drafted
Drafted by Columbus in 2005 (1/6).
Drafted from
Vancouver (WHL)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2018-09-26 |
Released from training camp by the Calgary Flames.
|
| 2018-09-13 |
Invited to training camp by the Calgary Flames.
|
| 2014-01-01 |
Announced his retirement from the NHL.
|
| 2013-12-30 |
Suspended by the Phoenix Coyotes indefinitely.
|
| 2013-12-29 |
Assigned to the Portland Pirates (AHL).
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Cup | Ed Chynoweth Award Leading Scorer | 2005-06 |
| Canadian Hockey League | Scholastic Player of the Year Scholastic Player of the Year | 2004-05 |
| Memorial Cup | All-Star Team All-Star Team | 2005-06 |
| Canadian Hockey League | All-Rookie Team All-Rookie Team | 2003-04 |
| WHL | Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy Rookie of the Year | 2003-04 |
| WHL | Playoff MVP Playoff MVP | 2005-06 |
| WHL | Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman Memorial Trophy Scholastic Player of the Year | 2004-05 |
| WHL | West First All-Star Team West First All-Star Team | 2004-05 |
| WHL | West Second All-Star Team West Second All-Star Team | 2005-06 |
Scouting Report
Owns good hands and the ability to produce offense at lower levels. Has a nose for the net and is aggressive on the forecheck. Likes to play the body and is capable of laying players out in open ice. Can play center and wing. Plays a style that leads to injuries, especially for someone of his stature (5-11, 187 pounds). Lacks consistency and was never able to live up to advanced billing as a potential franchise player. His work ethic is also suspect.
Long Range Potential: Talented, gritty but inconsistent forward.
