Brian Bellows

| position = [[Winger (ice hockey)|Winger]]

| position = [[Winger (ice hockey)|Winger]]

| shoots = Right

| shoots = Right

| played_for = [[Minnesota North Stars]]
[[Montreal Canadiens]]
[[Tampa Bay Lightning]]
[[Mighty Ducks of Anaheim]]
[[Washington Capitals]]
[[BSC Preussen|Berlin Capitals]]

| played_for = [[Minnesota North Stars]]
[[Montreal Canadiens]]
[[Tampa Bay Lightning]]
[[Anaheim Ducks|Mighty Ducks of Anaheim]]
[[Washington Capitals]]
[[BSC Preussen|Berlin Capitals]]

| ntl_team = CAN

| ntl_team = CAN

| draft = 2nd overall

| draft = 2nd overall

}}

}}

'''Brian Edward Bellows''' (born September 1, 1964) is a Canadian former professional [[ice hockey]] player. He played nearly 1,200 games in the [[National Hockey League]] (NHL) with the [[Minnesota North Stars]], [[Montreal Canadiens]], [[Tampa Bay Lightning]], [[Mighty Ducks of Anaheim]] and the [[Washington Capitals]]. He was a member of the [[1993 Stanley Cup Final|1993]] [[Stanley Cup]]-winning Montreal Canadiens.

'''Brian Edward Bellows''' (born September 1, 1964) is a Canadian former professional [[ice hockey]] player. He played nearly 1,200 games in the [[National Hockey League]] (NHL) with the [[Minnesota North Stars]], [[Montreal Canadiens]], [[Tampa Bay Lightning]], [[Anaheim Ducks|Mighty Ducks of Anaheim]] and the [[Washington Capitals]]. He was a member of the [[1993 Stanley Cup Final|1993]] [[Stanley Cup]]-winning Montreal Canadiens.

==Playing career==

==Playing career==

[[File:BrianBellowsMNS.png|thumb|1985 postcard of Bellows for Minnesota North Stars]]

[[File:BrianBellowsMNS.png|thumb|Bellows with the [[Minnesota North Stars]] in 1985]]

Bellows played junior hockey in the [[Ontario Hockey League]] with the [[Kitchener Rangers]]. During this time, he was featured in ''[[Sports Illustrated]]'', which described him as the hottest prospect since [[Wayne Gretzky]].{{cite magazine| url=https://vault.si.com/vault/1981/10/12/the-hunt-is-on | magazine=Sports Illustrated | title=The Hunt Is On | date=October 12, 1981 | access-date=March 5, 2021}} In his two seasons with Kitchener, he captained the team to two consecutive Ontario Hockey League championships and two Memorial Cup finals, winning the trophy on their second attempt, 7-4 vs the Sherbrooke Beavers.

Bellows played junior hockey in the [[Ontario Hockey League]] with the [[Kitchener Rangers]]. During this time, he was featured in ''[[Sports Illustrated]]'', which described him as the hottest prospect since [[Wayne Gretzky]].{{cite magazine| url=https://vault.si.com/vault/1981/10/12/the-hunt-is-on | magazine=Sports Illustrated | title=The Hunt Is On | date=October 12, 1981 | access-date=March 5, 2021}} In his two seasons with Kitchener, he captained the team to two consecutive Ontario Hockey League championships and two Memorial Cup finals, winning the trophy on their second attempt, 7-4 vs the Sherbrooke Beavers.

On August 31, 1992, Bellows was traded to the [[Montreal Canadiens]] for [[Russ Courtnall]].{{cite news |title=North Stars Trade Bellows to Canadiens |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-09-01-sp-6736-story.html |access-date=July 17, 2018 |work=Los Angeles Times |date=September 1, 1992}} The trade angered Bellows at first, but he relished the chance to play for the Canadiens.{{citation needed|date=July 2018}} In the [[1992-93 NHL season]] his 88 points were the second highest season total of his career, and his 15 playoff points helped the Canadiens win the [[Stanley Cup]] in 1993.

On August 31, 1992, Bellows was traded to the [[Montreal Canadiens]] for [[Russ Courtnall]].{{cite news |title=North Stars Trade Bellows to Canadiens |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-09-01-sp-6736-story.html |access-date=July 17, 2018 |work=Los Angeles Times |date=September 1, 1992}} The trade angered Bellows at first, but he relished the chance to play for the Canadiens.{{citation needed|date=July 2018}} In the [[1992-93 NHL season]] his 88 points were the second highest season total of his career, and his 15 playoff points helped the Canadiens win the [[Stanley Cup]] in 1993.

As his career was winding down, Bellows played for the [[Tampa Bay Lightning]], [[Mighty Ducks of Anaheim]] and the [[Washington Capitals]]. Bellows spent time playing part-time in Berlin in 1997 and 1998 while planning to finish his business degree before Washington called.https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/1998/05/12/everything-worked-out-for-bellows/50574504007/ In the [[1997–98 NHL season|1997–98 season]] the Capitals made it to the Stanley Cup Finals, but lost to the [[Detroit Red Wings]]. En route to the Eastern Conference championship, Bellows scored the series-clinching overtime goal in the first round in Game 6 against the [[Boston Bruins]]. The [[1998–99 NHL season|1998–99 season]] was his last. On January 2, 1999, Bellows scored his 1,000th career regular season point, becoming the 54th NHL player to reach that plateau.

As his career was winding down, Bellows played for the [[Tampa Bay Lightning]], [[Anaheim Ducks|Mighty Ducks of Anaheim]] and the [[Washington Capitals]]. Bellows spent time playing part-time in Berlin in 1997 and 1998 while planning to finish his business degree before Washington called.https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/1998/05/12/everything-worked-out-for-bellows/50574504007/ In the [[1997–98 NHL season|1997–98 season]] the Capitals made it to the Stanley Cup Finals, but lost to the [[Detroit Red Wings]]. En route to the Eastern Conference championship, Bellows scored the series-clinching overtime goal in the first round in Game 6 against the [[Boston Bruins]]. The [[1998–99 NHL season|1998–99 season]] was his last. On January 2, 1999, Bellows scored his 1,000th career regular season point, becoming the 54th NHL player to reach that plateau.

Bellows was named to the 1990 second All-Star team and played in three [[NHL All-Star Game]]s (1984, 1988 and 1992). He retired with 485 goals, 537 assists and 1,022 points. He was named the top forward at the [[1989 World Ice Hockey Championships]], as Canada won the silver medal.

Bellows was named to the 1990 second All-Star team and played in three [[NHL All-Star Game]]s (1984, 1988 and 1992). He retired with 485 goals, 537 assists and 1,022 points. He was named the top forward at the [[1989 World Ice Hockey Championships]], as Canada won the silver medal.

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