Whatever Happened to Brian Finley

[jbudny]

In 2007, the first round, 6th overall pick of the '99 draft fell off the face of the hockey map with very little trails leading to what had happened. For a few years I have tried to figure it out for myself and I even wrote him a letter asking him myself, to which I received no response, although he did sign my card.

A few days ago I found this great article and the mystery was finally solved, although the story was a much more sad one then I had imagined.

Brian Finley seemed to have it all, he was a big goalie 6"4 and 200lbs who posted great numbers in his junior career, which led him to being chosen 6th overall in the '99 entry draft by the Nashville Predators.....

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[centrehice]

I still have 2 of his Rookie cards here. Interest was high in 99-00 when he really hit the stage, then like you said, he fell off the face of the Earth.

Sad story. Now he's a Cop? Double sad.

[jbudny]

I remember his stuff being hot after the draft and for a couple years after.

I think a cop is not a bad job!

[sholi2000]

I'm happy he turned out to be a police officer, at least he'll contiue to give back to the community and contribute to life in general.

Good for him.

[andrewconnors9]

I still have his Upper Deck Gold Reserve and Topps RCs in my Juniors binder home lol, big change from the NHL to a cop but hey, it could be worse!

[Craig2]

I'd say that's actually a pretty happy ending to what could have been a sad story. Think of guys like Ryan Leaf or Lawrence Phillips and how their lives turned out, by comparison Finley is doing very well.