Brad Maxwell obit

 

Brad Maxwell, Minnesota North Stars legend, dies at 66

Maxwell had been fighting lung cancer that had spread to other parts of his body.

He was not on the list.

BLOOMINGTON, Minnesota — A cherished member of the Minnesota sports community has passed away.

Brad Maxwell, who spent nine years with the Minnesota North Stars, died on Sunday.

"We want to express our sincere gratitude for the love and support shown to us during this difficult time. It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Brad “Maxy” Maxwell on September 3rd, 2023. Those who knew him were truly lucky, and he will be deeply missed. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers," said his family on his GoFundMe page.

Maxwell, who was 66 years old, had been battling lung cancer which had spread to other parts of his body.  He was born in July 8, 1957 Brandon, Manitoba.

His family had set up the fundraiser to help cover the out-of-pocket expenses of a new treatment Maxwell was undergoing.

Maxwell, who was drafted 7th overall in 1977 by the Stars, skated in 10 NHL seasons, nine of which he spent time with the Stars.

He was an integral member of the club that skated its way to the 1981 Stanley Cup Finals, in which the North Stars lost to the New York Islanders. In total, he notched 369 points (98 goals and 270 assists) playing for the Stars, Quebec, Toronto, Vancouver and the New York Rangers.

   After having won the Memorial Cup in 1977 as a member of the New Westminster Bruins, Maxwell was selected seventh overall in the 1977 NHL amateur draft by the Minnesota North Stars. He stayed with the North Stars throughout the early 1980s, recording 73 points in 78 games in his best season with the club in 1983–84. At the end of his career he bounced around between teams, spending short amounts of time with the Quebec Nordiques, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks and New York Rangers, and ultimately retired in 1987.

According to Maxwell, his final trade, from the Rangers back to the North Stars, came about after Rangers general manager Phil Esposito lost a card game to North Stars general manager Lou Nanne.

After retiring from hockey, Maxwell started his own business in Minnesota, Brad Maxwell Cabinets & Construction. Maxwell also organized and played with members of the North Stars alumni for charity games, and organized the North Stars alumni contingent for the 2016 NHL Stadium Series, which featured the Minnesota Wild hosting the Chicago Blackhawks, preceded by Blackhawks alumni facing a team comprising North Stars and Wild alumni.

 

Played for            Minnesota North Stars

Quebec Nordiques

Toronto Maple Leafs

Vancouver Canucks

New York Rangers

NHL Draft            7th overall, 1977

Minnesota North Stars

WHA Draft            12th overall, 1977

Birmingham Bulls

 

Season Team            League            GP            G            A            Pts            PIM            GP            G            A            Pts            PIM

1973–74            Bellingham Blazers            BCJHL            61            20            37            57            132            —            —            —            —            —

1974–75            New Westminster Bruins   WCHL            69            13            47            60            124            18            7            13            20            33

1975–76            New Westminster Bruins   WCHL            72            19            80            99            239            17            3            12            15            86

1976–77            New Westminster Bruins   WCHL            70            21            58            79            205            14            7            15            22            39

1977–78            Minnesota North Stars            NHL            75            18            29            47            100            —            —            —            —            —

1978–79            Minnesota North Stars            NHL            70            9            28            37            145            —            —            —            —            —

1978–79            Oklahoma City Stars            CHL            2            0            1            1            21            —            —            —            —            —

1979–80            Minnesota North Stars            NHL            58            7            30            37            126            11            0            8            8            20

1980–81            Minnesota North Stars            NHL            27            3            13            16            98            18            3            11            14            35

1981–82            Minnesota North Stars            NHL            51            10            21            31            96            4            0            3            3            13

1982–83            Minnesota North Stars            NHL            77            11            28            39            157            9            5            6            11            23

1983–84            Minnesota North Stars            NHL            78            19            54            73            225            16            2            11            13            40

1984–85            Minnesota North Stars            NHL            18            3            7            10            53            —            —            —            —            —

1984–85            Quebec Nordiques            NHL            50            7            24            31            119            18            2            9            11            35

1985–86            Toronto Maple Leafs            NHL            52            8            18            26            108            3            0            1            1            12

1986–87            Vancouver Canucks            NHL            30            1            7            8            28            —            —            —            —            —

1986–87            New York Rangers            NHL            9            0            4            4            6            —            —            —            —            —

1986–87            Minnesota North Stars            NHL            17            2            7            9            31            —            —            —            —            —

NHL totals            612            98            270            368            1292            79            12            49            61            178