Bryan Berard

Bryan Berard is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman. Berard was the first overall pick in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft by the Ottawa Senators. He was rewarded for his efforts in 1997 by winning the Calder Trophy as the top rookie player in the NHL. Berard was also awarded the Bill Masterton Trophy for his dedication to hockey. He is most noted for a debilitating eye injury he received early in his career. Berard underwent several operations, and played 619 games in his NHL career despite the seriousness of the injury.