Career
He played for the Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers, Vancouver Canucks, Saint Louis Blues and Phoenix Coyotes. Originally selected in the 1983 National Hockey League Entry Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks, Noonan played parts of seven seasons in Chicago, although during the middle part of his career with the Blackhawks he mainly saw playing time in the minors with the Indianapolis Ice. Noonan would eventually regain a roster spot with the Blackhawks, especially after Mike Keenan became head coach.
His play contributed to the team reaching the finals in 1992.
After playing two seasons with the Chicago Wolves, Noonan retired from professional play following the 2000-2001 season. Noonan played for head coach Mike Keenan on four separate occasions.
With the Blackhawks, Rangers, Blues, and Canucks. Now, Brian Noonan coaches the Naperville North High School Huskies.
This high school team is from the state of Illinois.
March 21, 1994- Traded by the Chicago Blackhawks, along with Stéphane Matteau, to the New York Rangers in exchange for Tony Amonte and Matt Oates. July 24, 1995- Signed as a free agent with the Saint Louis Blues. November 13, 1996- Traded by the Saint Louis Blues to the New York Rangers in exchange for Sergio Momesso.
March 8, 1997- Traded by the New York Rangers, along with Sergei Nemchinov, to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for Esa Tikkanen and Russian Courtnall.
March 17, 1999- Signed as a free agent with the Phoenix Coyotes.
