Brandin Cote

Brandin Cote (born April 21, 1981) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey centre who last played for the Fischtown Pinguins in the German 2nd Bundesliga in 2008–09. In 2002, Cote signed with the Chicago Blackhawks as a free agent. He played three seasons for Norfolk then moved to England to play for the Nottingham Panthers. He returned for one more season with Norfolk, then played for the Texas Wildcatters. He returned to Europe for two seasons before retiring in 2009.

Cote was born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. He played junior for the Spokane Chiefs of the Western Hockey League.

Following his pro career, Cote played one season of senior hockey with the Bentley Generals of the Chinook Hockey League. In September 2012, he was named as the head coach of the Generals and led them to an Allan Cup championship in his first season behind the bench.

Awards 2001 - WHL West Second Team All-Star 2002 - CHL Humanitarian of the Year Award 2002 - WHL Doug Wickenheiser Memorial Trophy

Career statistics Regular Season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 1996–97 Spokane Chiefs WHL 7 0 0 0 0 -- -- -- -- -- 1997–98 Spokane Chiefs WHL 66 12 12 24 84 18 6 3 9 10 1998–99 Spokane Chiefs WHL 68 15 27 42 114 -- -- -- -- -- 1999–2000 Spokane Chiefs WHL 71 19 32 51 66 15 0 6 6 14 2000–01 Spokane Chiefs WHL 69 27 43 70 117 8 1 1 2 12 2001–02 Spokane Chiefs WHL 71 28 40 68 114 11 4 6 10 16 2002–03 Norfolk Admirals AHL 65 2 12 14 46 1 0 0 0 0 2003–04 Norfolk Admirals AHL 54 9 3 12 46 8 1 0 1 10 2004–05 Norfolk Admirals AHL 70 3 10 13 91 6 0 1 1 2 2005–06 Nottingham Panthers EIHL 36 12 16 28 70 -- -- -- -- -- 2006–07 Texas Wildcatters ECHL 65 28 31 59 101 10 2 10 12 16 2006–07 Norfolk Admirals AHL 5 0 0 0 8 -- -- -- -- -- 2007-08 SG Cortina Italy 32 7 14 21 22 -- -- -- -- -- 2008–09 Fischtown Pinguins 2.GBun 24 3 9 12 52 6 0 4 4 4 6 seasons Totals WHL 352 101 154 255 495 52 11 16 27 52 1 season Totals EIHL 36 12 16 28 70 -- -- -- -- -- 1 season Totals ECHL 65 28 31 59 101 10 2 10 12 16 4 seasons Totals AHL 194 14 25 39 191 15 1 1 2 12 1 season Totals Italy 32 7 14 21 22 -- -- -- -- -- 1 season Totals 2.GBun 24 3 9 12 52 6 0 4 4 4