Brendan Lemieux, born on March 15, 1996, is a Canadian-American professional ice hockey left winger playing for the Chicago Wolves in the American Hockey League under contract with the Carolina Hurricanes of the NHL. Drafted 31st overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, he has since played for several NHL teams, including the Winnipeg Jets, New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, and Philadelphia Flyers.
His hockey journey began in the Greater Toronto Hockey League and the Ontario Hockey League. After starting his professional career with the AHL's Manitoba Moose, Lemieux made his NHL debut in 2017 and has built a reputation as a hard-working forward.
Brendan Lemieux parents
Brendan Lemieux was born on March 15, 1996, to Claude Lemieux and Deborah Lemieux. Claude Lemieux is a former NHL star and a four-time Stanley Cup champion and is one of the most respected in NHL history.
Claude Lemieux was born on July 16, 1965, in Buckingham, Quebec. He enjoyed a remarkable 21-season NHL career. Drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in 1983, he won his first Stanley Cup with them in 1986. Traded to the New Jersey Devils in 1990, Lemieux achieved his second Cup victory in 1995, earning the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. After joining the Colorado Avalanche in 1995, Lemieux secured back-to-back championships by winning the Stanley Cup in 1996. Returning to New Jersey in 1999, he won his fourth Cup in 2000. He later played for the Phoenix Coyotes and Dallas Stars. Lemieux made a brief NHL comeback with the San Jose Sharks in 2008-2009. He is among 11 players to win Stanley Cups with three or more teams.
Brendan Lemieux's mother is Deborah Lemieux. She is originally from Boone, North Carolina. The family frequently visited North Carolina and still maintains a house there as per NHL.com.
Claude Lemieux has been married twice. He has four children from two marriages. With his first wife, he has two sons Christopher and Michael, who live in Montreal. In his second marriage to Deborah, he has two more children, Brendan and daughter Claudia as per liquisearch.com. The details about Claude Lemieux’s first wife are not known.
Brendan Lemieux siblings
Brendan Lemieux has four siblings. From his father Claude Lemieux's first marriage, Brendan has two older half-brothers, Christopher and Michael, who live in Montreal. From Claude's second marriage to Deborah, Brendan has a younger sister, Claudia.
Brendan Lemieux's older siblings are Christopher Lemieux born on October 17, 1989. Christopher played hockey during his youth, having been a part of the Lac St-Louis Lions in the Quebec Major Junior AAA Hockey League during the 2006-2007 season. He is now retired from professional hockey as per eliteprospects.com.
Brendan Lemieux's second oldest sibling is Michael Lemieux who was born on April 17, 1992, in Montréal, Quebec. Michael is a retired professional hockey player who played as a left wing. He like his brothers, was part of the Lemieux family legacy in hockey. He most notably played for the Terrebonne Cobras in the QJAAAHL during the 2010-2011 season as per EliteSports.com
Brendan Lemieux has a sister named Claudia Lemieux. She is an entrepreneur, brand development expert, and marketing professional. Claudia owns Endlessly Well Read, a business focused on books and reading culture. Claudia is also engaged to HBishop04, as indicated by her social media profiles as per her Instagram profile.
FAqs on Brendan Lemieux family
A. Brendan Lemieux is the son of Claude Lemieux is a former NHL star and a four-time Stanley Cup champion and is one of the most respected in NHL history.
A. No, Claude and Mario Lemieux are not related by blood.
A. Yes, Claude Lemieux has a son in the NHL named Brendan Lemieux who is a professional ice hockey left winger.