Bryan Deasley

Bryan Deasley (born November 26, 1968) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey winger. He was a first round selection, 19th overall, by the Calgary Flames at the 1987 National Hockey League (NHL) Entry Draft. He never reached the NHL and retired in 1993 after one season touring with the Canadian National Team and four in the minor leagues. Deasley worked as a player agent for several years.

This article is about the ice hockey player. For the Scottish footballer, see Bryan Deasley (footballer).

Bryan Deasley
Born	(1968-11-26) November 26, 1968 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight	225 lb (102 kg; 16 st 1 lb)
Position	Left Wing
Played for	Salt Lake Golden Eagles Halifax Citadels Canadian National Team
NHL Draft	19th overall, 1987 Calgary Flames
Playing career	1988–1993

Playing career

A native of Toronto, Ontario, Deasley planned to play junior hockey with the North Bay Centennials before he was recruited by the University of Michigan.[1] He played two seasons of college hockey with the Michigan Wolverines program. After recording 24 points in 38 games as a freshman in 1986–87,[2] the Calgary Flames selected him with their first round pick, 19th overall, at the 1987 NHL Entry Draft. The Flames praised Deasley for his aggressiveness and willingness to battle in the corners.[1] Deasley returned to Michigan where he scored 18 goals in 27 games despite missing 12 games due to a broken leg.[1][2] He also played in the 1987 Spengler Cup with Team Canada which defeated the Soviet Wings to win the tournament championship.[1]

Deasley left Michigan after two seasons and toured with the Canadian National Team in 1988–89 where he scored 19 goals and 19 assists in 54 games.[2] He joined Calgary's International Hockey League (IHL) affiliate, the Salt Lake Golden Eagles for their playoff run.[3] Deasley recorded three goals and three assists for the Eagles who lost the Turner Cup final.[2][4] He then played three full seasons with Salt Lake between 1989 and 1992 where he had seasons of 27, 45 and 35 points.[5] The Flames traded Deasley to the Quebec Nordiques prior to the 1992–93 season.[6] He spent the year with their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Halifax Citadels. He played only 37 games, and recorded 20 points, before retiring as a player.[5]

Post-playing career

Since retiring as a player Deasley worked as a player agent for several years. He represented John Tavares while the player was still in junior hockey,[7] but Tavares' family opted to change representation when Deasley left his employer, Siskinds Sports Management in 2008.[8] Deasley left his career as an agent to join the Canadian Sports Centre Ontario as vice-president of marketing and business development.[9]

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1985–86	St. Michael's Buzzers	MetJHL
1986–87	Michigan Wolverines	CCHA		38	13	11	24	74		—	—	—	—	—
1987–88	Michigan Wolverines	CCHA		27	18	4	22	38		—	—	—	—	—
1988–89	Canada	Intl		54	19	19	38	32		—	—	—	—	—
1988–89	Salt Lake Golden Eagles	IHL		—	—	—	—	—		7	3	2	5	25
1989–90	Salt Lake Golden Eagles	IHL		71	16	11	27	46		11	4	0	4	8
1990–91	Salt Lake Golden Eagles	IHL		75	24	21	45	63		—	—	—	—	—
1991–92	Salt Lake Golden Eagles	IHL		65	12	23	35	57		2	0	0	0	4
1992–93	Halifax Citadels	AHL		37	9	11	20	46		—	—	—	—	—
IHL totals				211	52	55	107	166		20	7	2	9	37

References

1. Goldberg, Ken (1988-01-13). "Burning bright: Deasley's return sparks Blue; NHL in future for 'M' forward". The Michigan Daily. p. 10. Retrieved 2013-12-22.
2. Ornest, Leo, ed. (1991). 1991–92 Calgary Flames Media Guide. Calgary Flames Hockey Club. p. 68.
3. "Deasley set to join Eagles". Deseret News. Salt Lake City, UT. 1989-04-22. p. D3. Retrieved 2013-12-22.
4. Hamilton, Linda (1989-05-20). "Lumberjacks wrest Turner Cup from Eagles". Deseret News. Salt Lake City, UT. p. D1. Retrieved 2013-12-22.
5. "Bryan Deasley statistics". The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved 2013-12-22.
6. Saevig, Dan (1992-11-01). "Picking up pounds". Toledo Blade. p. D3. Retrieved 2013-12-22.
7. Westhead, Rick (2007-11-16). "Agent has meal ticket in Tavares". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2013-12-22.
8. Pyette, Ryan (2009-08-19). "Kadri's agent loves draft drama". Sun Media. Retrieved 2013-12-22.
9. Cox, Damien (2008-09-18). "Can Tavares be No.1?". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2013-12-22.

External links

• Bryan Deasley career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database

Preceded by George Pelawa	Calgary Flames' first round draft pick 1987	Succeeded by Jason Muzzatti