Gavin Brindley

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Gavin Brindley
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Brindley playing with the Michigan Wolverines in November 2023 at the Kohl Center
Born (2004-10-05) October 5, 2004 (age 19)
Estero, Florida, U.S.
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Position Right wing
Shoots Right
NHL team Columbus Blue Jackets
National teamFlag of the United States.svg  United States
NHL draft 34th overall, 2023
Columbus Blue Jackets
Playing career 2024–present

Gavin Brindley (born October 5, 2004) is an American professional ice hockey player for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted in the second round, 34th overall, by the Blue Jackets in the 2023 NHL entry draft. He played college ice hockey at Michigan.

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Playing career

Junior

Brindley spent two seasons with the Tri-City Storm. During the 2020–21 season, he recorded nine goals and 13 assists in 51 games. During the 2021–22 season, he recorded 14 goals and 28 assists in 51 games and helped the Storm win the Anderson Cup. [1] [2]

College

Brindley began his collegiate career for the Michigan Wolverines during the 2022–23 season. [3] [4] He recorded 12 goals and 26 assists in 41 games during his freshman season and helped Michigan advance to the Frozen Four. [5] On October 7, 2022, Brindley recorded his first career point, an assist in the season-opening game against Lindenwood. [6] On October 14, 2022, Brindley recorded his first career goal in a game against Boston University. [7] During the championship game at 2023 Big Ten tournament, he assisted on the game-tying and game-winning goals, as Michigan won their second consecutive tournament championship. He set the Big Ten tournament record for most assists in a single tournament with seven. [8] [9] After returning to the team after competing at the 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, he recorded 11 goals and 17 assists in the final 20 games of the season. [10] [11]

During the 2023–24 season, in his sophomore year, he was the Big Ten Scoring Champion, recording 12 goals and 17 assists in 23 conference games. He became the fifth Wolverine to lead the conference in scoring, and was named Big Ten Player of the Year. [12] [13] He led the team in scoring and finished the season with 25 goals and 28 assists in 40 games. He also ranked sixth in goals and eighth in points among all NCAA players. Following the season he was named to the All-Big Ten First Team and an AHCA West First Team All-American. [14]

Professional

On April 15, 2024, Brindley signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets. [15] [16] He made his NHL debut for the Blue Jackets the next day in their final game of the regular season against the Carolina Hurricanes. [17]

International play

2020-01-19 Ice hockey at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics - Men's tournament - Preliminary round - Switzerland vs. USA (Martin Rulsch) 104 (cropped).jpg
Brindley at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics
Medal record
Representing Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2024 Sweden
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2023 Canada
World U18 Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2022 Germany

Brindley represented the United States at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics where he recorded one goal and one assist in four games and won a silver medal. [18] [19]

Brindley represented the United States at the 2022 IIHF World U18 Championships, where he recorded one goal and three assists in six games and won a silver medal. [20] [21]

On December 12, 2022, Brindley was named to the United States men's national junior ice hockey team to compete at the 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. [22] During the tournament he recorded one goals and three assists in seven games and won a bronze medal. [23]

On December 16, 2023, Brindley was again named to Team USA's roster to compete at the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. During the tournament he recorded six goals and four assists in seven games and won a gold medal. [24]

Brindley represented the United States at the 2024 IIHF World Championship where he made his senior national team debut and recorded one goal in five games. [25]

Personal life

Brindley's father, Ryan, played college ice hockey at Miami from 1996 to 1999 and professionally for eight years. [9] [26] Ryan is a native of Thunder Bay, Ontario, and founded Southeast Elite Hockey in Florida, where he currently serves as director. [27]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2020–21 Tri-City Storm USHL 51913221831120
2021–22 Tri-City StormUSHL511428423331120
2022–23 University of Michigan B1G 4112263822—————
2023–24 University of MichiganB1G4025285328—————
2023–24 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 10000—————
NHL totals10000—————

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2022 United States U18 Silver medal icon.svg61342
2023 United States WJC Bronze medal icon.svg71344
2024 United StatesWJCGold medal icon.svg764100
2024 United States WC 5th51010
Junior totals20810186
Senior totals51010

Awards and honours

AwardYear
USHL
All-Rookie Second Team 2021 [28]
College
All-Big Ten First Team 2024 [13]
Big Ten Scoring Champion 2024
Big Ten Player of the Year 2024
Big Ten All-Tournament Team 2024 [29]
AHCA West First Team All-American 2024 [30]

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References

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  2. ↑ McNeil, Kristy (February 4, 2022). "Michigan Ice Hockey Announces 11-Member Signing Class". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive . Retrieved June 25, 2023.
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