Brendan Brisson
Brendan Brisson (born October 22, 2001) is an American ice hockey center currently playing for the University of Michigan in the Big Ten Conference (B1G). He was drafted 29th overall by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.[1] Brendan is the son of NHL agent Pat Brisson.
| Brendan Brisson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
October 22, 2001 Manhattan Beach, California, U.S. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) | ||
| Position | Center | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| B1G team | University of Michigan | ||
| NHL Draft |
29th overall, 2020 Vegas Golden Knights | ||
| Playing career | TBD–present | ||
Early life
Brisson played youth hockey for the Los Angeles Jr. Kings, and then played Prep hockey for Shattuck-Saint Mary's in Faribault, Minnesota. During the 2018–19 season in his senior year, he recorded 101 points in 55 games leading the team in points and goals scored.[2]
Playing career
Junior
During the 2018–19 season, he played six games for the Green Bay Gamblers of the United States Hockey League (USHL).[3] During the 2019–20 USHL season, Brisson recorded 24 goals and 35 assists in 45 games for the Chicago Steel, ranking second in the league in scoring with 59 points. Following an outstanding season, he was named to the first team All-USHL and USHL All-Rookie Team and named USHL Rookie of the Year.[4]
College
Brisson is committed to play ice hockey for the University of Michigan for the 2020–21 NCAA Division I season.[5]
International play
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ice hockey | ||
Representing  United States | ||
| World Junior Championship | ||
.svg.png.webp){kind=icon} | 2021 Canada | |
Brisson represented the United States at the 2021 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships where he recorded two goals in seven games and won a gold medal.[6]
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2018–19 | Green Bay Gamblers | USHL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2019–20 | Chicago Steel | USHL | 45 | 24 | 35 | 59 | 50 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| USHL totals | 51 | 25 | 35 | 60 | 52 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
International
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | United States | WJC |  |
7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Junior totals | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||
References
- Zuke, Ryan (October 6, 2020). "2020 NHL Draft: Michigan's Brendan Brisson selected by Golden Knights in first round". MLive.com. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
- McNeil, Kristy (July 28, 2020). "Michigan Announces Nine-Member Incoming Class for 2020-21 Season". mgoblue.com. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
- "Brendan Brisson at eliteprospects.com". eliteprospects.com. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- "USHL Announces Major Individual Awards for 2019-20 Season". USHL.com. April 24, 2020. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
- McDonough, Brian (August 11, 2018). "Brisson commits to University of Michigan". jrkingshockey.com. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
- McNeil, Kristy (December 12, 2020). "Beniers, Brisson, York Named to US National Junior Team". mgoblue.com. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Peyton Krebs |
Vegas Golden Knights first round draft pick 2020 |
Succeeded by Incumbent |