Brendan Bell (born on March 31, 1983 in Ottawa, Ontario) is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Peoria Rivermen of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Bell was drafted in the 3rd round, 65th overall, of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft by Toronto. Prior to being drafted Bell attended High School at St. Pius X High School (Ottawa). He grew up a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Bell played in the CJHL for the Ottawa Jr. Senators where he was selected as the league's Rookie of the year. Bell then moved on to the Ontario Hockey League with the Ottawa 67's where in four OHL seasons, he scored 43 goals, 176 assists, and 218 points in 303 games, including the playoffs. In 2002–03, his final season with the 67's, Bell was named the top defenseman in both the OHL and CHL.

In his first pro season with St. John's Maple Leafs, the 2003–04 season, Bell scored 7 goals and 19 assists for 26 points. He also had 55 penalty minutes. Bell made his NHL debut with the Leafs in the 2005–06 season.