Brad R. Lauer (born October 27, 1966) is a former Canadian ice hockey coach and former professional ice hockey player. Lauer was let go as the powerplay coach for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL) in June of 2015. Lauer was drafted 34th overall in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Islanders and played in the NHL for the Islanders, Chicago Blackhawks, Ottawa Senators, and Pittsburgh Penguins.