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D – Brennan McQueen
Birthplace:Aberdeen, Scotland
Height:6'3"
Weight: 220lbs
Jersey Number:95
Drafted:S35 SEA (1/7)
Username:Jamie

 

After the Riga Reign captured their third Continental cup, General Manager Mike Szatkowski was looking to re-build for the future making many moves over the off-season to pick up future draft picks. One of the biggest acquisitions would come from a trade when heading into the second season of the Reign re-build they acquired hard hitting forward Brennan McQueen. McQueen would become the face of the franchise in Riga, even holding the league record for most years as a captain of one VHL franchise. McQueen would become one of the best power forwards to ever grace the VHL and one of the most feared players during his seven year VHL career.

 

Career Awards:

S35 Prime Minister’s Cup (OTT)
S35 Founder's Cup (OTT)
S37 Scott Boulet Trophy - Best Two-Way Forward
S38 Scott Boulet Trophy - Best Two-Way Forward
S38 European Conference All-Star
S39 European Conference All-Star 
S40 European Conference All-Star
S40 Terence Fong Trophy (RIG)
S40 Daisuke Kanou Trohoy - Playoff MVP
S40 Continental Cup (RIG)
S41 Terence Fong Trophy (RIG)
S41 European Conference All-Star
S42 European Conference All-Star

Season 34 Statistics (VHLM):

Regular Season:
S34 (OTT) - 72GP / 33G / 50A / 83P / -5 / 47PIM / 188H / 295SH / 6GWG
Playoffs:
S34 (OTT) - 4GP / 3G / 3A / 6P / +1 / 13PIM / 12H / 20SH / 0GWG

Brennan McQueen didn't enter the VHLM as a big name and many teams surpassed the young Scottish forward during the VHLM Dispersal Draft. Ottawa found finally scoop up McQueen in the second round, sixteenth overall. Ottawa wasn't looking to compete in Season thirty-four, but McQueen helped lead the team to the final playoff birth in the North American conference. McQueen started to show the game that he would be later known for, putting up a decent eight-three points with 188 hits. The Lynx were easily swept in the playoffs by the Minot Gladiators, but McQueen gave his all during the four game putting up six points and the only player with a plus rating. At the end of the season, McQueen was draft eligible and his status in Ottawa was up in the air heading into season thirty-five.

 

Season 35 Statistics (VHLM):

Regular Season:
S35 (OTT) - 72GP / 49G / 35A / 84P / +42/ 183PIM / 410H / 315SH / 7GWG
Playoffs:
S35 (OTT) - 9GP / 13G / 2A / 15P / +10 / 20PIM /55H / 65SH / 0GWG

McQueen was drafted by the Seattle Bears in the season thirty-five VHL Entry Draft, but other then the jersey he wore on draft day, McQueen never put on a Bears jersey for live game action. McQueen was traded for fellow season thirty-five draftee Edwin Encarnacion. The Reign were in full rebuild mode, so McQueen was returned to the VHLM for one final season. McQueen had a great season with the Lynx that ended with a Founder's cup, a season that saw the young power forward crack the 400 hit plateau. McQueen also quietly put up forty-nine goals on the season good enough for second on the offensively explosive Lynx squad. Once again come playoff time McQueen put it into another gear, putting up thirteen goals in nine games. Fans in Riga were very excited for the young power forward to put on the orange and blue come next season. 

 

 

Season 36 Statistics (VHL):

Regular Season:
S36 (RIG) - 72GP / 34G / 29A / 63P / -59 / 194PIM / 371H / 456SH / 2GWG

The first season in Riga for McQueen would be his first away from playoff hockey, after two playoff appearances with the Lynx. McQueen and the Reign would struggle in a tough European conference. Although his offensive numbers were down, McQueen still putting on a hitting display night in and night out.

McQueen put up 371 hits in his first season on the VHL, which was good enough to lead the entire league. With the Reign's young core still in the early rebuilding stage the low offensive numbers weren't cause for concern at this point, McQueen wasn't pleased with the results and promised Reign fans to come back stronger in season thirty-seven.

 

Season 37 Statistics (VHL):

Regular Season:
S37 (RIG) - 72GP / 35G / 49A / 84P / +13 / 169PIM / 390H / 384SH / 3GWG
Playoffs:
S37 (RIG) – 13GP / 6G / 1A / 7P / -2 / 42PIM / 68H / 50SH / 1GWG

Season thirty-seven was a much better season for McQueen and the entire Reign roster. While playing on the second line for most of the season, McQueen improved on every part of his game. McQueen up put twenty-one more points and nineteen more hits in season thirty-seven, while playing an internal part to the Reign returning to the post-season. McQueen continued his strong play into the playoffs, during the Reign's thirteen game playoff run. McQueen continued his playoff scoring dominance with six goals, and added sixty-eight hits. With a strong core build around McQueen, bigger and better things were ahead for him and his team. With his strong performance during the season McQueen took home his first Scott Boulet trophy for the league's top two way forward.

 

Season 38 Statistics (VHL):

Regular Season:
S38 (RIG) - 72GP / 49G / 58A / 107P / +60 / 165PIM / 342H / 488SH / 7GWG
Playoffs: 
S38 (RIG) – 10GP / 8G / 5A / 13P / + 2 / 23PIM / 45H / 60SH / 2GWG

Season thirty-eight was the first season that McQueen really put everything together and really showed the VHL world what a force he could be. McQueen exploded offensively for the Reign putting up forty-nine goals and 107 points overall. The 107 points was good enough to lead all left-wingers in the VHL and his 342 hits was good enough for third in the league and first amongst league forwards. The great season lead to another playoff performance, where the usual Brennan McQueen came to play, leading the team with eight goals over the team's ten games. The Reign ran into the Davos Dynamo again, who had become their playoff foe for the past few post-season runs. McQueen and the Reign fell in five games, but the series was much closer than it appeared. With another great performance in the season thirty-eight regular season, McQueen took home his second straight Boulet trophy.

 

Season 39 Statistics (VHL):

Regular Season:
S39 (RIG) - 72GP / 43G / 40A / 83P / +41 / 196PIM / 351H / 483SH / 6GWG
Playoffs:
S39 (RIG) – 14GP / 7G / 5A / 12P / +3 / 59PIM/ 68H/ 67SH / 1GWG

With McQueen's fourth season in the VHL here, more was expected from the club and himself. With the European conference as strong as ever in season thirty-nine, the Reign needed the best out of their players like McQueen night in and night out. McQueen had another decent season offensively with forty-three goals and forty assists, which was good enough for second amongst VHL left-wingers that season. McQueen also found himself near the top of the leader-board in the league for hits once again finishing with 351, only three behind the league leader. McQueen and the Reign qualified for the playoffs for the third straight season, but for the third straight year McQueen couldn't help push the Reign past the Dynamo in the second round. McQueen lead the way again in the playoffs with seven goals for the Reign, but it was all for not.

 

Season 40 Statistics (VHL): 

Regular Season:
S40 (RIG) - 72GP / 49G / 49A / 98P / +46 / 145PIM / 384H / 450SH / 11GWG
Playoffs: 
S40 (RIG) – 16GP / 10G / 16A / 26P / +9 / 51PIM / 81H / 92SH / 2GWG

After three straight seasons with disappointing playoff exits, McQueen was captain needed to install a new attitude in the Reign locker-room. The Reign came out as a pissed off team in season forty McQueen was the true leader of the Reign on and off the ice and he once again had the results to call out teammates and players around the league. McQueen put up forty-nine goals and forty-nine assists, while also improving on his hit total from last season. McQueen and the Reign were ready for a long playoff run in season forty and luckily for them they wouldn't meet the Dynamo on their way. McQueen was ready for the challenge this season and had another spectacular performance in the playoffs. After a first round scare against the Helsinki Titans that took the full seven, McQueen helped the Reign cruise through the rest of their playoff match-ups. McQueen had two assists in game five to help lead the Reign to their fourth Continental Cup and first in seven seasons. McQueen finally broke through in the VHL and could call himself a champion after five hard played seasons.

 

Season 41 Statistics (VHL): 

Regular Season:
S41 (RIG) - 72GP / 40G / 42A / 82P / +23 / 117PIM / 333H / 457SH / 12GWG
Playoffs: 
S41 (RIG) – 13GP / 6G / 5A / 11P / -2 / 26PIM / 77H / 70SH / 1GWG

Repeating in the VHL is one of the toughest things to do in pro-sports, but a McQueen led team has as good of a chance as any out there today. Coming off a championship season many were wondering if the Reign would have a championship hangover, or if they would look to make noise again in season forty-one. McQueen was heading into the final few seasons in the VHL and he wished for nothing else but another championship to come his way. McQueen played well again in seventy-two games in season forty-one with a forty goal campaign for the fourth straight season. The regular season went as planned for McQueen and the Reign and they headed into the playoffs as the top seed and a first round bye in the European conference. The Reign would face-off against the Helsinki Titans for the right to represent the European conference in the Continental cup. The Reign would dispose of the Titans and head to the finals for a re-match of season forty between Riga and New York. McQueen didn't have the same dominance he was known for in the playoffs in season forty-one which may have contributed to the game seven loss against New York. McQueen and the Reign would fail in their bid to repeat as VHLM Championships and that would signal an end to the recent run Riga had experienced the past five seasons.

 

Season 42 Statistics (VHL):

Regular Season:
S42 (RIG) - 72GP / 46G / 44A / 90P / -27 / 109PIM / 347H / 519SH / 7GWG

McQueen's final season would come in season forty-two, seven seasons after McQueen first pulled on the Reign sweater for the first time. Few people knew of the pending retirement that McQueen would announced at the trade deadline, so many continued on with the season like many of the past seasons. The Reign would be looking to re-build heading in season forty-two, with many big names being shipped out for draft picks and young prospects. McQueen would be the lone holdover on the Reign roster, captaining the team for a record seventh straight season. Although the supporting cast around McQueen dwindled, it still didn't stop him from putting up great offensive numbers again. McQueen led the way for the lowly Reign with forty-six goals and forty-four assists. When the regular season came to a close for the Reign, the lights also when out on a great seven season career, one that saw McQueen become one of the best power forwards to ever grace the VHL.

 

Career Totals: 

Regular Season:
504GP / 296G / 311A / 607P / +197 / 1095PIM / 2518H / 3237SH / 48GWG 
Playoffs:
66GP / 37G / 32A / 69P / +10 / 201PIM / 339H / 339SH / 7GWG 

After seven great seasons in the VHL, Brennan McQueen played his final game on April 3rd, 2015. One of the most feared hitters during his time in the VHL, McQueen finished fourth all-time in hits with 2518 despite playing one less seasons then those ahead of him. His style of play and work ethic made McQueen one of the most desirable players to ever pull on a Reign sweater, but one of the least desirable players to face-off against. Although his regular season numbers may not stand out to those who follow the VHL, one cannot deny that when the playoffs hit, McQueen was one of the most clutch players to ever done a VHL jersey.

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