Brent Lindsay Gilchrist (born April 3, 1967) is a Canadian former professional hockey player who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1988-2003. In his career, Gilchrist played 792 games, totaling 135 goals and 305 points. He appeared in 10 post-seasons in his NHL career, playing 90 games and totaling 17 goals, 14 assists and 31 points. He was a member of the Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings in 1998. Early life Gilchrist quickly took up hockey after his family moved west to Vernon, British Columbia. In Peewee, he and fellow future pro hockey player Jeff Finley won the BC provincial championships. After his 15-year-old season in Midget hockey, Gilchrist was asked to play in the playoffs for the Vernon Rockets of the BCJHL. The Rockets fell to the Penticton Knights and their star, Brett Hull, in seven games. The next season, Gilchrist made his mark as a rookie in the WHL with the Kelowna Wings. In 1985, after a third losing season in a row, the team relocated to Spokane, Washington, and changed its name to the Chiefs. Gilchrist quickly became a star in the WHL and tallied 141 goals and 290 points in just 218 games played. Gilchrist was selected 79th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1985 NHL entry draft. Professional career Montreal In 1987, Gilchrist turned pro with the Sherbrooke Canadiens. He led the team in scoring with 28 goals, 48 assists and 76 points. Gilchrist was called up from the American Hockey League (AHL) to the NHL. In his rookie season with Montreal, Gilchrist, wearing jersey number 41, put up 24 points in 49 games and helped a powerful Canadiens team to the Stanley Cup Final against the Calgary Flames, only to lose in six games. Edmonton After 4 years and 236 games with Montreal, Gilchrist, Shayne Corson, and Vladimir Vujtek were traded to the Edmonton Oilers for Vincent Damphousse and a 4th round pick in 1993. Minnesota/Dallas Before completing a full season in Edmonton, Gilchrist was traded to the Minnesota North Stars for forward Todd Elik on March 5, 1993. That summer, after missing the playoffs, the North Stars relocated to Dallas, Texas and became the Dallas Stars. Led by young star Mike Modano, Dallas built a powerful team. The Stars made the playoffs three out of the four years Gilchrist played with the team. In the summer of