Name: Eric Brewer Position: Defence Number: #2 (Oilers), #4 (Islanders) Shoots: Left Height: 6'3" / 191 cm Weight: 220 lbs. / 100 kg Birthdate: April 17, 1979 Hometown: Vernon, BC Nickname: Brew 2001/2002 Salary: $905,000 Draft: Eric was selected by the New York Islanders in the 1st round (5th pick overall) of the 1997 NHL Entry Draft. Trades: Obtained by the Edmonton Oilers on June 24, 2000 with Josh Green and New York's 2nd choice (Brad Winchester) in the 2000 NHL entry draft, in exchange for Roman Hamrlik. Career Highlights: Played for Canadian Jr. Team in 1998. WHL Second Team all star in 1998 as a player for the Prince George Cougars. Played for Canadian National Team at the World Hockey Championships 2001. Charitable Work: He is the current Edmonton Oilers All Star Kids Captain for Hockey Fights Cancer. The program links NHLers with young victims of cancer and other diseases.  To find out more information, or to donate, please visit: www.hockeyfightscancer.com Why is he my favorite player? He's a steady young defenceman who doesn't try to complicate play.  He makes the right play at the right time and because of it, has had minimal mistakes and a great +/- this season (+15 in the regular season).  In addition, he contributed 6 points in the Oilers six playoff games and got invited to play with Canada in the WHC.  Obviously that shows some skill. If you've seen the picture section, you'll remark that he's also a fine looking kid.  But I wouldn't have noticed that if he wasn't a good player first.

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