Brenden Morrow
A hard-nosed captain who led the Dallas Stars with ferocious physical play, embodying the heart and grit of a franchise.
Born 1979 (age 47)·Canadian ice hockey player·Birthday: January 16·Generation X
Biography
Brenden Morrow's game was never about finesse; it was about force, will, and a relentless drive to the net. Drafted by the Dallas Stars, the Saskatchewan native forged a reputation as a punishing power forward who could score in the dirty areas and ignite his team with a big hit or a fight. He became the heart-and-soul captain of the Stars, leading them through a period of transition with a straightforward, lead-by-example style. His peak moment came in the 2008 playoffs, where his quadruple-overtime goal in a Western Conference semifinal became an instant franchise legend. Though injuries eventually tempered his physicality, Morrow's career was defined by a complete commitment to winning, making him a fan favorite in every city he played.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Brenden was born in 1979, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Brenden Was Born
The biggest hits of 1979
#1 Movie
Kramer vs. Kramer
Best Picture
Kramer vs. Kramer
#1 TV Show
Laverne & Shirley
Brenden's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1979Born
Iran hostage crisis begins; Three Mile Island accident
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $37,900Min wage: $2.90/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"My Sharona" — The KnackBest Picture: Kramer vs. Kramer
1984Started school
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1992Became a teenager
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1995Could drive
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1997Could vote
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Turned 21
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2009Turned 30
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2019Turned 40
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 47 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Served as captain of the Dallas Stars from 2006 to 2013, leading the team to the Western Conference Finals in 2008.
- Scored the winning goal in the fourth overtime of Game 6 of the 2008 Western Conference Semifinals, one of the longest playoff games in NHL history.
- Won an Olympic gold medal with Team Canada at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games.
- Recorded over 500 career points (265 goals, 310 assists) in 991 regular-season NHL games.
Did You Know?
He was drafted 25th overall in 1997, a pick the Dallas Stars acquired from the Edmonton Oilers for defenseman Greg de Vries.
He is one of only five players to have captained the Dallas Stars franchise.
He played his final NHL season (2014-15) with the Tampa Bay Lightning, reaching the Stanley Cup Final.
His son was born during the 2010 Olympics, and Morrow missed the birth to compete for and win the gold medal.
“You don't get the puck in the paint by waiting for an invitation.”
