Interview With Former Vipers Defenceman Chad Brownlee:

Sean Cowan spoke with former Vernon Vipers defenceman Chad Brownlee just before he hit the stage at Fielding Estate winery in Beamsville, Ontario.  Clink on the link below to watch the interview. 

http://www.chch.com/he-dropped-his-gloves-picked-up-the-guitar/

Brownlee a recipient of his first JUNO Award nomination back in February is a country music star, played two years in Vernon (2001-03). In 113 regular season games with the Vipers Brownlee collected (14-28-42). Brownlee was drafted in 2003 in the 6th round, by the NHL Vancouver Canucks but retired from hockey after a short stint in the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) with the Idaho Steelheads before becoming a Country music star.

Chad Brownlee's Player Profile:

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=72703

For more on Chad Brownlee visit his website,

http://chadbrownlee.com/