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| − | '''Brent Johnson''' (b. March 12th 1977 in Farmington, Michigan, United States) is a professional [[goaltender]] who plays in the [[National Hockey League]] for the [[Washington Capitals]]. |
+ | '''Brent Johnson''' (b. March 12th 1977 in [[Farmington, Michigan]], [[United States]]) is a professional [[goaltender]] who plays in the [[National Hockey League]] for the [[Washington Capitals]]. |
The American was [[Colorado Avalanche]]'s fifth round draft pick (129th overall) in the [[1995 NHL Entry Draft]]; he however never suited up for the Avs, having been traded to the [[St. Louis Blues]] in 1997 for a third round draft pick. |
The American was [[Colorado Avalanche]]'s fifth round draft pick (129th overall) in the [[1995 NHL Entry Draft]]; he however never suited up for the Avs, having been traded to the [[St. Louis Blues]] in 1997 for a third round draft pick. |
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Revision as of 18:50, 22 October 2008
Brent Johnson (b. March 12th 1977 in Farmington, Michigan, United States) is a professional goaltender who plays in the National Hockey League for the Washington Capitals.
The American was Colorado Avalanche's fifth round draft pick (129th overall) in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft; he however never suited up for the Avs, having been traded to the St. Louis Blues in 1997 for a third round draft pick.
Johnson enjoyed some successful campaigns with the Blues, including a 34 wins season (2001-02), before being traded to the Phoenix Coyotes for Mike Sillinger. Prior to the 2005-06 NHL season, Johnson signed with the Vancouver Canucks; however, the Washington Capitals claimed him off waivers.
Brent his the son of former NHL goalie Bob Johnson and the grand-son of Hall of Famer Sid Abel.