Personal life

The son of Carl Lindros and Bonnie Roszell-Lindros, Brett has Swedish heritage. The name "Lindros" means "Rose of the Linden tree". His great grandfather Axel immigrated to Canada from Bredaryd, Sweden, and Brett is the third generation of the Lindros family to be born in Canada. His father Carl Lindros received a B.A. from the University of Western Ontario (where he played football, well enough to be drafted 30th overall by the Edmonton Eskimos in the 1970 CFL College Draft), and became a Chartered Accountant. His mother Bonnie is a registered nurse. He has one brother Eric and one sister Robin.

Playing career

Lindros was drafted in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft, 1st round, 9th overall by the New York Islanders.

After suffering a series of concussions, he was forced to retire on May 1, 1996 due to post-concussion syndrome after playing only 51 NHL games. Brett now works in Toronto for hedge fund Radiant Capital

Life after hockey

Lindros was badly injured in a 2001 snowmobile accident; police reported that alcohol was a factor in the accident. Lindros, who was the passenger on the snowmobile, was charged with operating a snowmachine without a license or permit.

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1992-93	Kingston Frontenacs	OHL		31	11	11	22	162		—	—	—	—	—
1993-94	Kingston Frontenacs	OHL		15	4	6	10	94		3	0	0	0	18
1994-95	Kingston Frontenacs	OHL		26	24	23	47	63		—	—	—	—	—
1994-95	New York Islanders	NHL		33	1	3	4	100		—	—	—	—	—
1995-96	New York Islanders	NHL		18	1	2	3	47		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				51	2	5	7	147		—	—	—	—	—

International play

Played for Canada on:

• 1992-93 National Team
• 1993-94 National Team

International statistics

Year	Team	Event	GP	G	A	P	PIM
1992-93	Canada	Nat-Tm	11	1	6	7	33
1993-94	Canada	Nat-Tm	44	7	7	14	118

[ Source: Wikipedia ]