Donald Brashear Defies Age and Drops the Gloves at 51-Years-Old

51-Year-Old Ex-NHL Star Brashear Steps Back into the Ring.

Donald Brashear, a former NHL known for his fighting skills, is now 51 years old and far from hanging up his skates.

Brashear currently plays in the NAHL, a pro hockey league based in Quebec, known for playing an agressive game.

This past weekend, Brashear fought against Derek Parker, another tough player, known for racking up over 500 penalty minutes in a single game back in 2005-06;

The fight was tense, with both players restrained in their punches and mostly grappling for the better part of a minute.

However, a determined Brashear managed to land a few impactful blows, sending Parker on the ice in the process.

Here's what happened:

Across his extensive career, Brashear took part in 390 fights, 277 of which were during his tenure with NHL teams like the Canadiens, Canucks, Flyers, Capitals, and Rangers.

As seen on Hockey Patrol - Former NHLer Brashear Defies Age and Thrills Fans with Classic Fight

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