Sakic started his junior career with the Swift Current Broncos of the WHL. His brother, retired NHLer Joe Sakic, was also on the team. Brian was drafted in the fifth round, 93rd overall in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft by the Washington Capitals; however, he would never play a single game in the NHL. However, he did manage to set WHL records for career assists, with 405, and points, with 591. His jersey number has been retired by the Tri-City Americans. Sakic retired from professional hockey in 1999.