Let's make this birthday one to remember.

48 years old (Born on January 07, 1977)

Happy Birthday, Brent Sopel! From your NHL debut with the Vancouver Canucks back in the 1998-1999 season to your solid defensive plays with the New York Islanders, you've always been a reliable force on ice. Your fearless shot-blocking and gritty determination made you a fan favorite—though we're still amazed you survived all those bruises!

Here's hoping your birthday is as legendary as that Stanley Cup victory with Chicago in 2010. May your celebrations be filled with fewer blocked shots and more cake slices this year. Cheers to another year of great memories and even better hair days!