Ducks Sign Sheldon Brookbank to Two-Year Extension

[Thrillhouse]

ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Anaheim Ducks announced today that the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed defenseman Sheldon Brookbank to a two-year contract extension.

Brookbank, 29 (10/3/80), appeared in 66 games for the Ducks in 2009-10, scoring 0-9=9 points with a +10 rating and 114 penalty minutes (PIM). Brookbank, who appeared in his 100th career NHL game on Nov. 16 at Pittsburgh, set career highs in points, assists, plus/minus, PIM and blocked shots (59). The 6-1, 200-pound blueliner also finished second on the Ducks in plus/minus and PIM.

Acquired from New Jersey in exchange for David McIntyre on Feb. 3, 2009, Brookbank has collected 1-12=13 points with a +13 rating and 165 PIM in 95 career games with the Ducks. The Lanigan, Saskatchewan native has also appeared in 13 Stanley Cup Playoff games for Anaheim, going scoreless with 18 PIM. Originally signed as a free agent by Anaheim on July 21, 2003, Brookbank appeared in 134 American Hockey League (AHL) contests with the Ducks’ Cincinnati affiliate from 2003-05, registering 3-20=23 points with 397 PIM. In 361 career AHL contests, Brookbank earned 29-96=125 points with 970 PIM. In 2006-07, he won the Eddie Shore Trophy as the AHL’s top defenseman, leading all blueliners in points (15-38=53) and assists.

[BrianTheAdsFan]

Always liked Sheldon, but he got caught in the numbers crunch at the blueline with the Nashville prospects.

[blades29]

Keep it up, Sheldon!!

[bobberino]

Originally Posted by blades29

Keep it up, Sheldon!!

+1, also this guy is a solid player and drops the gloves when needed. Happy.

[NJDevils17]

Terrific news.

I really liked Brookbank during his stay with New Jersey. I thought he was a solid defenseman. He didn't really put up numbers, but he was responsible in his own zone and stuck up for his teammates. It was bittersweet seeing him go to Anaheim. I'm glad he was able to stay in the line-up all season for the Ducks instead of being a healthy scratch for a month like he was with NJ.

[GCBC00]

Sheldon Brookbank is a stand up guy, willing to whatever it takes to help his team win. Not much of an offensive threat, but plays a solid d-zone. We can all appreciate his gritty style of play and willingness to throw em' if need be. Good for the Ducks. They just got another tough guy to help the d-zone.

[blades29]

In my run- ins with any of the Brookbank brothers, it has been all positive. Leigh, Wade and Sheldon are all good guys.

Good Saskatchewan Farm boys. Always have rooted for the Brookbanks, except in senior hockey...

[Lead]

This signing made my day. I was worried Brookbank will demand more money and Murray will not re-sign him. 750k per year is very good deal.