Brian James Lavender (born April 20, 1947) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player.
Lavender was a forward who played 184 games in the National Hockey League for the California Golden Seals, Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues, and New York Islanders between 1971 and 1974. He also played 37 games in the World Hockey Association for the Denver Spurs and Ottawa Civics during the 1975–76 season.