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My Take
Brent Burns is exactly the kind of athlete I enjoy watching, a player who reinvented himself rather than settling. Drafted as a winger, he converted to defenceman and went on to win the Norris Trophy in 2017, which says everything about his adaptability and stubborn competitiveness. At six-foot-five with that unmistakable wild beard, he is impossible to miss on the ice, but it is the hockey IQ behind the persona that earns my respect. The 2015 Foundation Player Award also hints at a generous character off the rink. A converted forward who becomes the league's best defenceman is a great story, and he lived it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Brent Burns
- Name (Japanese)
- ブレント・バーンズ
- Reading
- ぶれんと・ばーんず
- Born
- March 9, 1985 (age 41)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Ox
- Origin
- Barrie, Ontario, Canada
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 195 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- ice hockey player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2017 James Norris Memorial Trophy
- 2015 NHL Foundation Player Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/burnzie88
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brent%20Burns
Frequently asked questions
When was Brent Burns born?
Born March 9, 1985 (age 41).
Where is Brent Burns from?
Brent Burns is from Barrie, Ontario, Canada.
What does Brent Burns do?
Brent Burns works as ice hockey player.
How tall is Brent Burns?
Brent Burns is 195 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.