Braden Birch
| Braden Birch | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
September 25, 1989 | ||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | ||
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | HIFK | ||
| NHL draft |
179th overall, 2008 Chicago Blackhawks | ||
| Playing career | 2013–2014 | ||
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ice hockey | ||
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| World Junior A Challenge | ||
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 2008 Camrose | |
Braden Birch (born September 25, 1989) is a Canadian former ice hockey defenceman who last played in the East Coast Hockey League. Birch was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 6th round (179th overall) of the 2008 NHL entry draft.
Birch made his Liiga debut playing with HIFK during the 2013–14 Liiga season.[1]
Birch is currently the assistant general manager of the New Jersey Devils and general manager of their AHL affiliate, the Utica Comets, roles he assumed in May 2026. Previously, he served as the director of hockey operations and salary cap management for the Florida Panthers, where he won consecutive Stanley Cup championships as an executive in 2024 and 2025.[2]
References
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database