Brendan Brisson

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Brendan Brisson
Born (2001-10-22) October 22, 2001 (age 22)
Manhattan Beach, California, U.S.
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 191 lb (87 kg; 13 st 9 lb)
Position Center
Shot Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 Vegas Golden Knights
Henderson Silver Knights  (AHL)
National teamFlag of the United States.svg  United States
NHL Draft 29th overall, 2020
Vegas Golden Knights
Playing career 2022–present

Brendan Brisson (born October 22, 2001) is an American ice hockey center for the Henderson Silver Knights of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect for the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 29th overall by the Golden Knights in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. [1] Brendan is the son of NHL agent Pat Brisson.

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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 his senior year 2018–19 season, 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 began his collegiate career for the University of Michigan during the 2020–21 NCAA Division I season. He recorded ten goals and 11 assists in 24 games for the Wolverines. [5] During the 2021–22 season in his sophomore season, he ranked third on the team in scoring with 35 points on 18 goals and 17 assists, averaging 1.03 points per game. He ranked second in the nation in game-winning goals with six and scored the first goal in a game seven times during the season. [6] Following an outstanding season, he was named to the All-Big Ten Second Team. [7]

Professional

On April 12, 2022, Brisson signed an amateur tryout contract with the Golden Knights AHL affiliate, the Henderson Silver Knights, for the remainder of the 2021–22 season. He recorded three goals and five assists in six AHL games for the Silver Knights. [8] [9] On April 30, Brisson signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Vegas Golden Knights. [10]

After recording ten goals and 13 assists in 37 games with the Silver Knights, the Golden Knights recalled Brisson on January 14, 2024. [11] He made his NHL debut the next day against the Nashville Predators. [12] On January 20, Brisson scored his first career goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins, in what was ultimately the game-winning goal of a Vegas third-period comeback. [13]

International play

Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing Flag of the United States.svg  United States
World Junior Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 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. [14] On January 13, 2022, Brisson was named to Team USA's roster to represent the United States at the 2022 Winter Olympics. [15]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2018–19 Green Bay Gamblers USHL 61012—————
2019–20 Chicago Steel USHL4524355950—————
2020–21 University of Michigan B1G 2410112118—————
2021–22 University of MichiganB1G3821214232—————
2021–22 Henderson Silver Knights AHL 7358420000
2022–23 Henderson Silver KnightsAHL5817203756—————
2023–24 Henderson Silver KnightsAHL5219193842—————
2023–24 Vegas Golden Knights NHL 152682
NHL totals152682

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2021 United States WJC Gold medal icon.svg72020
2022 United States OG 5th42022
Junior totals72020
Senior totals42022

Awards and honours

AwardYear
College
All-Big Ten Second Team 2022 [7]
Big Ten All-Tournament Team 2022 [16]

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