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Brian Rafalski

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Hockey Player

The Resume

    (September 28, 1973- )
    Born in Dearborn, Michigan
    Defenseman for the New Jersey Devils (1999-2007) and the Detroit Red Wings (2007-11)
    Played for the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1991-95), Brynäs IF (1995-96), HPK Hameenlinna (1996-97) and HIFK Helsinki (1997-99)
    Earned NHL All-Rookie Team honors (2000)

Why he might be annoying:

    Despite his credentials at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he was passed over in the NHL Draft.
    He looks like Eminem.
    He was the oldest rookie on the All-Rookie Team (2000).
    He looks older then he actually is.
    He likes playing paintball during the off-season.
    He was overshadowed by both Scott Stevens and Scott Niedermayer during his first few seasons with the Devils.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was discovered in the Finnish Elite League by Devils GM Lou Lamoriello, who encouraged him to sign with the team as a free agent.
    He won a Stanley Cup during his rookie season (2000).
    He majored in economics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
    After being passed over in the NHL Draft, he opted to hone his skills in the European Leagues.
    He earned the Pekka Rautakallio trophy as the Finnish Elite League's top defenseman on two occasions.
    He was a starting defenseman for the Eastern Conference at the 2004 NHL All-Star Game.

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 87.50% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 17 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 19 Votes: 47.37% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 17 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 10 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 30 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 74 Votes: 72.97% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 37 Votes: 62.16% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 113 Votes: 55.75% Annoying