Brad Maxwell was a Canadian NHL defenseman who played for the Minnesota North Stars in the 1970s and ‘80s.
- Died: September 3, 2023 (Who else died on September 3?)
- Details of death: Died of lung cancer at the age of 66.
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Brad Maxwell’s legacy
Maxwell began his NHL career in 1977, selected seventh overall by the North Stars in the NHL Amateur Draft. He played for the North Stars through 1985. His years with the team included making it to the 1981 Stanley Cup Finals, where they lost to the New York Islanders. In 1983, Maxwell recorded 73 goals in 78 games, and he was an All-Star selection that season. After his years with the North Stars, he played for the Quebec Nordiques, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, and New York Rangers.
Maxwell also played on the Canadian national team in the 1978, 1979, and 1982 Ice Hockey World Championships. In later years, he worked in construction and was a leader in the North Stars alumni association.
Notable quote
“I never wanted to fight, you know? …I really didn’t want to play that way, but my dad told me when I first got into the league, ‘If somebody looks at you sideways, you might as well hit him first. You can always say sorry when he’s on the ground.’” —from a 2012 interview for the North Stars Preservation Society
Tributes to Brad Maxwell
Full obituary: Montreal Gazette
