Brian Rafalski
Olympian 2002, 2010
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Athlete Bio#
Age
51
Hometown
Dearborn
Education
Despite being a standout in college and the U.S. amateur ranks, Rafalski didn't draw interest from NHL scouts because he was considered too small to be a NHL defenseman. A player with his accomplishments would have been drafted nowadays, but in 1992, scouts were insistent on size, which Rafalski lacked. Therefore, he left the States to prove himself overseas as a professional.
