Brandon Burlon

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Brandon Burlon
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Burlon with the Albany Devils in 2014
Born (1990-03-05) March 5, 1990 (age 33)
Nobleton, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
team
Former teams		Free Agent
Albany Devils
Tucson Roadrunners
NHL Draft 52nd overall, 2008
New Jersey Devils
Playing career 2011–present
Medal record
Ice hockey
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World Junior A Challenge
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2007 Trail

Brandon Burlon (born March 5, 1990) is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for Orli Znojmo of what is now the ICE Hockey League (ICEHL). He was drafted by the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the 2nd round (56th overall) of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.

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Playing career

Burlon played junior hockey with St. Michael's Buzzers in the Ontario Junior Hockey League. In 2008, he moved to the United States to play college hockey with the University of Michigan Wolverines of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA). In his first season with the Wolverines, he was honored by being selected to the 2008–09 CCHA All-Rookie Team. [1] [2] On June 2, 2011, Burlon signed an entry-level contract with the New Jersey Devils. [3]

After five seasons with the Albany Devils of the AHL while within the Devils organization, Burlon left as a free agent following the 2015–16 season. On August 3, 2016, Burlon opted to continue his AHL career, signing a one-year deal with new AHL affiliate of the Arizona Coyotes, the Tucson Roadrunners. [4] In signing, Burlon became the club's first addition to their inaugural season in 2016–17. [5] In his season with the Roadrunners, Burlon was limited to just 33 games due to injury, recording 3 goals and 11 points.

As a free agent, Burlon embarked on a European career, agreeing to a one-year deal with German club, Düsseldorfer EG of the DEL on May 2, 2017. [6] At the conclusion of his contract with DEG, Burlon continued his European career agreeing to a one-year deal with Norwegian club, Stavanger Oilers of the GET on July 26, 2018. [7]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2005–06Vaughan Kings GTHL 5519294838—————
2006–07 St. Michael's Buzzers OPJHL 45419234640114
2007–08St. Michael's BuzzersOPJHL327172441102468
2008–09 University of Michigan CCHA 335101514—————
2009–10 University of MichiganCCHA453111424—————
2010–11 University of MichiganCCHA385131828—————
2011–12 Albany Devils AHL 5718921—————
2012–13 Albany DevilsAHL531161725—————
2013–14 Albany DevilsAHL54561139—————
2014–15 Albany DevilsAHL728283693—————
2015–16 Albany DevilsAHL564172156—————
2016–17 Tucson Roadrunners AHL33381139—————
2017–18 Düsseldorfer EG DEL 51381132—————
2018–19 Stavanger Oilers GET 305222773801133
2019–20 Västerviks IK Allsv 2900024—————
2019–20 Orli Znojmo EBEL 61344310114
AHL totals3252283105273—————

Awards and honours

AwardYear
College
All-CCHA Rookie Team 2009 [8]

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References

  1. ↑ "Brandon Burlon player profile". The Hockey News . February 3, 2012. Retrieved February 3, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Michigan Wolverins Burlon player profile". Central Collegiate Hockey Association. February 3, 2012. Archived from the original on December 21, 2010. Retrieved February 3, 2012.
  3. ↑ Trevor, Matt (June 2, 2011). "Burlon Foregoes Senior Year to Sign with New Jersey Devils". CBS Sports . Newark, New Jersey . Retrieved June 2, 2011.
  4. ↑ "Roadrunners sign veteran defenseman Brandon Burlon". Tucson Roadrunners. August 3, 2016. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Roadrunners start roster build with Burlon". Tucson Roadrunners. August 4, 2016. Retrieved August 4, 2016.[ permanent dead link ]
  6. ↑ "DEG complete defense" (in German). Düsseldorfer EG. May 2, 2017. Archived from the original on May 12, 2017. Retrieved May 2, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Canadian Burlon signed with Oilers" (in Norwegian). Stavanger Oilers. July 26, 2018. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
  8. ↑ National Hockey League (2010). The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book/2011. Triumph Books. p. 283. ISBN   978-1-60078-422-4.
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