Brooks Orpik
| Brooks Orpik | |||
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 Orpik during his time with the Penguins in 2012 |
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| Born | September 26, 1980 San Francisco, CA, USA |
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| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 219 lb (99 kg; 15 st 9 lb) | ||
| Position | Defenseman | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| NHL team Former teams |
Washington Capitals Pittsburgh Penguins |
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| National team |  United States |
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| NHL Draft | 18th overall, 2000 Pittsburgh Penguins |
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| Playing career | 2002–present | ||
Richard Brooks Orpik (born September 26, 1980) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman. He currently plays for the Washington Capitals where he is an alternate captain. He has also played for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Career[change | change source]
Before playing in the NHL, Orpik played 3 years of college hockey at Boston College with the Eagles.
He was drafted with the 18th overall pick by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. His made his NHL debut with the Penguins during the 2002–03 NHL season, playing in 6 games and recording no points. On July 2, 2008, the Penguins signed Orpik to a six-year, $22.5 million contract.[1] On June 12, 2009, Orpik was able to win the Stanley Cup with the Penguins when they defeated the Detroit Red Wings in Game 7.[2]
On July 1, 2014, Orpik was signed to a 5-year, $27.5 million contract by the Washington Capitals.[3]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "Pens Re-Sign Orpik To 6-Year Deal". Pittsburgh Penguins. http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496069. Retrieved 2014-11-2.
- ↑ "Pens' hard road leads to joyous destination". NHL. http://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/en/recap?id=2008030417. Retrieved 2014-11-2.
- ↑ "Capitals Sign Brooks Orpik". Washington Capitals. http://capitals.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=725264. Retrieved 2014-11-2.
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